Smith and wesson model 65-3 history book

This list is merely a general guide and not meant to be exact. Model 317 ladysmith dymondwood only, comes with display case. They would shoot loose with a lot of full power loads and thats why some preferred the larger n frames. Hiya guys, new shooter here with a model 65 handed down to me from my dad. The 65 3 variation was the first variation to not pin the barrel and was made from 1982. Oct 23, 2010 quote from history of smith and wesson by roy jinks. This model is somewhat lesser known than the models 10 and 65 but typifies the 4.

Model 686 nickel bill elliot commemorative, in 1988 there were approx. Frame size small j medium kl large n xlarge x governor z. The precise shipping date as lettered can be several years off depending on model. It was designed as a stainless version of the famous chiefs special, and quite a few variations of this design have emerged through the years including performance center and ladysmith models. I can carry my model 65 3 in an inside the waistband alessi talon. The kframe is somewhat smaller and lighter than the original nframe. The 65 is made of stainless steel which is more resistant to wear. Your gun may actually be a year off from what is listed. Its been living in the back of my gun safe till recently when, for one reason or another, i decided it would once again make an ideal ccw in a milt s. The 653 variation was the first variation to not pin the barrel and was made from 1982. As far as the bad, there just isnt much bad about it. This priceless information comes from the 2015 standard catalog of firearms, a trusted gun values guide featuring new and used firearm prices.

Both the model 10 and model were available in blue or bright nickel. So i was wondering if there was someone out there that could give me a rough value of the gun and also maybe the year it was made. My 653 1974 is a 4 and definitely one of my favorites and preferred over my model 282 if wanting to cc the 357 magnum round. Bright nickel is still my favorite duty combat handgun finish. These guns are in 70%80% with some holster wear, light scratches, and possibly some very light surface rust. This series was nicknamed the victory model to signify the companys hope for a quick victory in world war ii. Theyre a k frame smith and wesson which means they are fairly small for a. I personally carried at mod 65 3 for over 15 years on duty and shot thousands of rounds of. In the 1990s, the model 65 was issued with a frosted finish, rosewood grips and a barrel underlug as the ladysmith. Im curious as to when this gun was shipped, but dont want to buy a standard catalog of smith and wesson just to date one gun. Action single action double action only singledouble action. Shot it a bit, and carried it briefly in the 1980s right after buying it brand new, but then put it away.

Very tight lockup and smooth smith and wesson trigger. Known as the military and police magnum of its era, this revolver was one of, if not the last, standard issued wheelgun for police. The companys first offering was a leveraction repeating pistol. The series started in 1955 with the serial number around k.

Model 653 shipping date question smith and wesson forums. Sold by holsterman and ships from amazon fulfillment. Changes from the 3rd model of 1905 were mainly internal. Better accuracy than the snubbies, but limited to 38 special. The model 65 is the stainless steel version of the original. Dec 02, 2010 built in 1985, this particular model is a police tradein. New and used smith and wesson firearm values, gun prices grading and identification information can be found in this easytoread pdf download of gun values data. On the other hand the model 361 1976 is a 3 hb with j frame targets and is really super for me as cc. Feb 17, 2017 i have a smith wesson model 107 snub nose chrome plated 6 shot revolver in 97% shot no more than 6 to 12 times with original what seems small frame grips and frame. At, you can purchase smith and wesson model 65 from a trusted online.