Checked one off the long list yesterday...


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MM
November 29, 2008, 05:24 PM
I have, already 2 M-13 Smith's, a dash one and a no dash, both 4", one blue, one nickle, no locks.
I like 3" guns in general and round butt guns on the right frame/barrel combo. I always thought the FBI configuration M-13 with 3" tube and round butt was a "purposeful" looking revolver. Found this one for more than I wanted to pay, especially for a shooter.
This gun shows bluing wear and a few dings in the metal with very minor surface rust.
There is a fine shiney barrel wth sharp rifling and a very tight in battery lock-up. No crud on the inside, this one was seldom fired. No lock, looks like a 1983 dash 3. Now I have the "pepper" to my M-65 "salt".
MM

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keyboard commando
November 29, 2008, 05:58 PM
Congratulations. I would be pleased to find one like that.

MM
November 29, 2008, 06:07 PM
'preciate it, kc
MM

wnycollector
November 29, 2008, 09:21 PM
nice catch! A 3" K Frame is on my "Must Have" list.

Walkalong
November 30, 2008, 10:43 AM
Very nice, and looks to be in great shape.

MM
November 30, 2008, 02:59 PM
Thanks for lookin', guys.
MM

trane fan
November 30, 2008, 03:11 PM
Congrats!! ;) I too have a 3" 13-3 to go along with my 3" 65-2. For me the 3" K-frame is the perfect handgun.

TomcatPC
November 30, 2008, 03:20 PM
That is one of the revolvers I am thinking about picking up for backpacking use in the future. I would be looking for a blue 4"-6" barrel with Square Butt Model 13.

I have a S&W Model 10-5 standard 4" barrel already. Do I have this correct?, the Model 13 is basically a Model 10 only in .357 Magnum instead of .38 Special? The Model 13 has fixed sights were as the Model 19 has adjustable sights? I still have a lot to learn about S&W.

Anyway, good catch with the revovler.
Thanks
Mark

Phydeaux642
November 30, 2008, 04:50 PM
I picked up one just like that a couple of months ago for $275.:D

the Model 13 is basically a Model 10 only in .357 Magnum instead of .38 Special?

Correct.

Walkalong
November 30, 2008, 11:05 PM
I picked up one just like that a couple of months ago for $275.We all now hate you. :D

Congrats. :)

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