S&W Model 315 Night Guard

[JuanGrande62221]

I’ve picked up a revolver I know very little about, a model 315, .38+p with crimson trace grips. I was wondering if anyone knew what it might be worth? Thanks.

 

[zipty6]

They don't show up for sale very often, so it may be difficult getting a solid value. It'll most likely depend on the audience.

It's a neat gun. They didn't make a ton of them.

 

[Shadowrider]

There's several 3xx series on gunbroker right now and they are all well over $1000. Only one I saw (the 396 .44 spl) has a bid on it and it's at $1525 now. That's just nuts.

The .44s will probably bring a very heavy premium to any in a .38 or .357. Just my feeling. IMO, they are all way overpriced, but all you have to do is get it in front of the right fool to part his money. I would pay that kind of money for an old Lew Horton N frame snubbie. Pre-lock, pre MIM only and in NIB condition only. That's just me tho....

 

[OKCShooter]

Buds had them used for around $500

Can’t see it being worth much more, being a .38 keeps it cheaper than other calibers but w/CT grips, someone might pony up $500+

 

[Perplexed]

I took a pair of your pistol’s bigger brothers to the range the other day, a 325 and a 327. My favorite line of revolvers out of all the ones I’ve shot/owned - for me, they point the most naturally, and I like the factory rubber grips. Your 315 is the first I’ve ever seen outside of Gunbroker - nice snag! A bit jealous here

 

[gerhard1]

Is the 315 a K-frame?

 

[Perplexed]

Is the 315 a K-frame?

Yes, it is.

 

[NikatKimber]

That's a nice gun! Kind of like a modern model 12. Only thing I would prefer is a little longer barrel. Maybe a 3" or 3.5" barrel would be just about perfect.

 

[JD8]

If you just picked it up, how do you not know what it's worth?

 

[Glocktogo]

That's a nice gun! Kind of like a modern model 12. Only thing I would prefer is a little longer barrel. Maybe a 3" or 3.5" barrel would be just about perfect.

A 3" would be perfect! I had a 3" Model 66 and it was one of the best revos I've ever had.