S&W 64-2 Questions.....

[Glock Hoss]

My local gun shop just bought 150 police trade in S&W 64-2 .38specials. They were bought from the California Department of Corrections and seem to be in good shape. Each serial number starts with CDCXXXX (Calif. Dept. of Corrections). All parts are original, including the wooden grips with the S&W medallion (logo). I test fired a few and they seem to work well. There are a lot of nicks and dings on the butt of the gun as well as the wooden grips, but other than that, they seem fine. Oh, they are stainless steel as well, not blued.

Can anyone give me some history on these pistols? Were there any recalls on parts I should know about. I have never bought a wheel gun used, so are there any funcitions I should look for (ex. fouling, wear marks.....) Also, they are asking $250 each. Is there anything I should specifically look for?

These wheel guns balance very well and might be a good beater gun to keep in the car. What do you guys think. Thanks.

Hoss

 

[sm]

Here is the link to the Revolver Check Out thread at the top of this forum.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=1430

The model 64 is the Stainless version of the Model 10 - a proven design from the Old M&P of the late 1890 - something.

One of our esteemed and more learned folks will be around with more info. I just like 'em and shoot 'em...been doing so for years.

I have the Model 64 3" RB HB

IIRC our own Mr. Stephen did a review on the Model 64 .
www.hipowersandhandguns.com

HTH

Okay one of you smart folks bail me out - please.

 

[one45auto]

I own a police trade-in Smith&Wesson Model 64 myself. I bought it about five years ago at a gun show for $200 flat (plus tax, of course). One of the best revolvers I own. Smooth and sweet, looks gorgeous.

When it comes to checking out a potential revolver buy, I:

1) Check for rust on all visible surfaces as well as the inside of the barrel and cylinder. (A small mini-Maglite is a handy thing to have)

2) Cock the hammer and check the cylinder lock-up. (Also check for end shake)

3) Run two fingers down each side of the barrel to feel for bulges.

4) Examine the forcing cone.

5) Spin the cylinder.

6) Dry fire.


Good luck and let us know how you make out.

 

[Jim PHL]

$250 would be at the upper end of the range for around here but not too high. I'd pay that for a good one. .357's can be had for about that sometimes. (I paid $300 for my model65.) A model 64 is an excellent choice

 

[RON in PA]

$250 is a reasonable price. The model 64 (stainless steel version of the model 10) is an excellent workhorse of a revolver and should last you the rest of your life. At one time most US and Canadian police ( probably Mexican too) carried a model 10 or model 64. One thing to look for is a gun that does not have the screw heads of the screws holding the side lockplate in "buggered-up". Indicates that if the sideplate was removed, the removal was done using properly sized screwdrivers and was maintained by somebody who knew what they were doing. Also could mean that the sideplate was never removed which might indicate no problems in the revolver's history.

 

[gunut]

64

do they have any 2in guns???? thats what Id look for...nothiong like a K frame snubbie

 

[Glock Hoss]

Thanks for all the replies thus far guys. This gun shop is actually participating in a local gun show this weekend and their prices always come down about 10-15% for the shows. I will probably go and pick up a few of them this weekend. BTW, they are all 2inch snubbies. Thanks again.

Hoss

 

[Sistema1927]

CDNN just got in a bunch of these CDC revolvers, all in 2".

They originally thought that they would be for $190, but all rated excellent, and they will be $250.

 

[aguyindallas]

I bought one of these from the local beanie baby, beef jerky sale. I have not fired it yet, but love it. I email smith and wesson and was told it was made in 1983, which was also confirmed by a user here on THR.

I already changed to the rubber Hogue grips and have some holsters on the way.

I also paid $250.00, which I thought was a fair price.