Can anyone give me more info about this revolver?

[jsalcedo]

I picked up a stainless S&W 38 special from the pawnshop today for $190

It has a pinned 4'' barrel marked 38 S.&W.SPECIAL CTG.

The rear sight is a square notch and groove integral with the top strap. The top of the gun is a non glare type grey finish.

Below the cylinder it reads:
MADE in USA
MARCAS REGISTRADAS
SMITH & WESSON
SPRINGFIELD. MASS.

When I open the cylinder it reads
64-3
740XX (I xed out the last 2 numbers just in case)
with a sideways 3 next to the serial number

On the bottom of the grip frame is another number
1D917XX (another serial number?)


This gun was leaded and dirty but looks nice after a cleaning.
The trigger pull is great, rifling is crisp and the lockup feels tight.

Does anyone know any more about this revolver (value, age etc...?

Thanks in advance

 

[jed]

SW Gun

Go to www.smith-wessonforum.com and ask your questions. This is of course a suggestion if no one here can help you.

 

[FPrice]

"When I open the cylinder it reads 64-3"

"On the bottom of the grip frame is another number 1D917XX (another serial number?)"

What you appear to have is a S&W Model 64-3 which was made in 1980. The Model 64 is a very nice gun. The first Model 65 (in .357 Magnum) was made from this gun. It's a good, sturdy pistol which should give you many years of good service.

 

[mnrivrat]

Your Model 64 is the stainles steel version of the Model 10 . (K-frame) It came with barrel lengths of 2 , 3 or 4 inches with the 3&4 inch versions being heavy barrel. (non adjustabe sights)

Not sure what current prices are , but I think you bought it very reasonable.

 

[g56]

S&W Catalog

S&W Model 64

 

[BluesBear]

1D917XX is the serial number of your Model 64-3.

740XX is the S&W assembly number. It's there to kame sure the correctly fitted cylinder assembly gets installed into the right frame after final finishing.

 

[jsalcedo]

Thanks for the information. It is very appreciated.