Manufacture date Model 64 (no dash)

[TigerMule]

a) 38 S&W Special
b) 2" (pinned)
c) Round butt (did not notice on box, but stock is marked "R")
d) 6 shot
e) Fixed sight
f) D7543##
g) 64 (no dash)

Would like to know approximate age of this revolver.
Thanks,
SE TEXAS Tiger-Mule

 

[Sistema1927]

2" and round butt? I would really like to see a picture or two. I have never seen a 2" round butt 64 no dash, even though I know that they made them.

Ship date should be c.1973-74. This 4" one dates to 1973, and the SN is about 90k less than yours.

 

[TigerMule]

I may be wrong about butt. Here is a picture. I am not real familiar with the classification. Box did not show Sq or Rd. Is this considered Round or square butt? Correction - Box showed "R" in stock box.

 

[ontarget]

That is a gorgeously round butt.

 

[TigerMule]

Looking to possibly sell a 2½" 315 Night Guard Scandium frame revolver for the kind of price it will bring, and acquire this for much less. Weight would make recoil management a bit better too. I had a 64 back in 80's and regret trading it.

 

[Riomouse911]

That is a gorgeously round butt.

I must admit that I, too, am a round butt man...

Stay safe.

 

[TigerMule]

2" and round butt? I would really like to see a picture or two. I have never seen a 2" round butt 64 no dash, even though I know that they made them.

Ship date should be c.1973-74. This 4" one dates to 1973, and the SN is about 90k less than yours.

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Thanks for the INFO Sistema1927. TigerMule

 

[Jonesy814]

That's really sweet!

 

[Sistema1927]

That is one really beautiful revolver. I would be tempted to sell a kidney if need be to puy one like that.

 

[Pat Riot]

@TigerMule
I looked for info in the Standard Catalogs of Smith & Wesson 2nd and 4th editions.
It appears your revolver was made in 1970 or 1971. The serial number doesn’t jibe with the serial number list in either edition. I took some photos of the book pages for you.

2nd edition info:








4th edition info:






I hope this helps.

 

[TigerMule]

@TigerMule
I looked for info in the Standard Catalogs of Smith & Wesson 2nd and 4th editions.
It appears your revolver was made in 1970 or 1971. The serial number doesn’t jibe with the serial number list in either edition. I took some photos of the book pages for you.

2nd edition info:
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4th edition info:
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I hope this helps.

Thanks for the added information. Much appreciated.

 

[Tallball]

You are going to love shooting that thing.

A 2" J-frame is okay to shoot, but they can be a bit spicy.

A 2" K-frame is easy and pleasant to shoot. You may be surprised by its accuracy.