A friend is offering to sell me his old S&W model 64 (stainless, fixed sights, 4-inch barrel). What's interesting is that it says ".357 magnum" on the barrel, and the cylinder accepts .357 cartridges without a problem, yet when I open the cylinder, the model number is clearly engraved as a "64-3". I'm now a bit confused, since I thought the model 64 was chambered for .38 special only, whereas the .357 equivalent would be a model 65.
Is the engraved "64-3" a typo? Or were there model 64's that were manufactured to handle .357 magnum? Would it be safe to fire .357's through this as if it were a model 65?
If it helps, the serial number is 7D84xxx.
He's offering to sell it for $325 -- is that a fair price?
Thanks for your help!
Is the engraved "64-3" a typo? Or were there model 64's that were manufactured to handle .357 magnum? Would it be safe to fire .357's through this as if it were a model 65?
If it helps, the serial number is 7D84xxx.
He's offering to sell it for $325 -- is that a fair price?
Thanks for your help!