Smith and wesson model 65-3 history books

The model 64 is a sixshot doubleaction revolver with fixed sights chambered in. Built in 1985, this particular model is a police tradein. Action single action double action only singledouble action. Condition very clean with some soiling to the rubber grip. Frame size small j medium kl large n xlarge x governor z.

Sold by holsterman and ships from amazon fulfillment. Oct 06, 2008 the late dan shideler was a senior editor for gun digest books from 2004 until 2011, best known for his entertaining prose and knowledge and insight into firearms history, trends and pricing. If the k frames had started with number one and then continued on, it would have been much easier to keep them in chronological order. Customers who have an established successful buying history with dma may be exempt from this. I bought mine in 2004 just when they stopped making them they had about a dozen left in the factory when my order went in. This model 63 features an adjustable rear sight, 4 barrel and checkered walnut grips. The 65 3 variation was the first variation to not pin the barrel and was made from 1982. Model no designation used to avoid confusion with air force model air crewman model 1 1974 introduced2 1977 change back to gas ring on cylinder3 1982 eliminate cylinder counterbore model 14,15,16,17,18,48,53 all start without dash in 19571 1959 change to lh extractor rod thread2 1961 cylinder stop changed, hole in front of trigger. He served as editor of two of the industrys most respected annuals. New and used smith and wesson firearm values, gun prices grading and identification information can be found in this easytoread pdf download of gun values data. At, you can purchase smith and wesson model 65 from a trusted online.

This top 10 list of largest and strongest firearms has some of the most amazing guns that currently exist. To use these tables, compare your serial numbers to the correct manufacturer and model, and ascertain which bracket it falls into based on the year of manufacture and corresponding serial number. Either way, you can find the gun boxes you need on ebay. This list is merely a general guide and not meant to be exact. I have a smith and wesson model 66 with a 4 inch barrel, and would like to trade for a smith model 65 in 3, or 4 inch. In production since 1899, the model 10 is a sixshot. This priceless information comes from the 2015 standard catalog of firearms, a trusted gun values guide featuring new and used firearm prices. The companys first offering was a leveraction repeating pistol.

Each is based on a model known for legendary performance then enhanced with modern advantages. Hiya guys, new shooter here with a model 65 handed down to me from my dad. Has a 2 barrel, with excellent bore, chambers and mechanical condition, alloy. My 653 1974 is a 4 and definitely one of my favorites and preferred over my model 282 if wanting to cc the 357 magnum round. Im curious as to when this gun was shipped, but dont want to buy a standard catalog of smith and wesson just to date one gun. They beefed up the kframe with an extra quarterpound of forged steel around the frame, cylinder and crane. Overall in exce for sale by bullocks guns n more inc on gunsamerica 939555600. Aug 01, 2018 check out the most powerful pistols and handguns in the world. Changes from the 3rd model of 1905 were mainly internal. Customers who have an established successful buying history with morphy. Known as the military and police magnum of its era, this revolver was one of, if not the last, standard issued wheelgun for police.

On the other hand the model 361 1976 is a 3 hb with j frame targets and is really super for me as cc. Over its long production run it has been available with barrel. Bianchi waistband holster mediumframe revolvers 3 barrels size 3 right hand su. The serial number is 7d96402 which indicates that this revolver would have been produced about 1983. They would shoot loose with a lot of full power loads and thats why some preferred the larger n frames. Model 653 shipping date question smith and wesson forums. As far as the bad, there just isnt much bad about it.

Better accuracy than the snubbies, but limited to 38 special. I have shot a few different types of handguns, but never really had the urge to buy one for myself. I bought it becuase i was trying to understand how they named their guns, so many models and frame sizes are. Theyre a k frame smith and wesson which means they are fairly small for a. The late dan shideler was a senior editor for gun digest books from 2004 until 2011, best known for his entertaining prose and knowledge and insight into firearms history, trends and pricing. In the 1990s, the model 65 was issued with a frosted finish, rosewood grips and a barrel underlug as the ladysmith. As such, it suffers from the same design compromises that had to be made to make a 6shot. Each is based on a model known for legendary performance then enhanced with modern.