Smith & Wesson Model 15
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The Smith & Wesson (S & W) Model 15 is a combat version of the Model 14 differing that is has a ramped front sight and was available in 2" and 4" inch only. The M14 also sported 6" and 8-inch barrel.
The Model 15 was the standard issue sidearm of the United States Air Force until the adoption of the M9 Beretta 9mm in the 1980s.
In addition to the United States Air Force the Model 15 was issued by many police departments across the United States as well as various Federal law enforcement agencies.Source for this information; Supica and Nahas The Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson. 3rd Edition. (2006)
Los Angeles City Police Department Federal Bureau of Investigation. United States Department of the Treasury. Tennessee Highway Patrol. Sacramento (California) Sheriff Department.Washington D.C. police department.
