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Model 13-1 information
I have a model 13-1 sn D960251. I am looking for any information. It is nickel plated and has adjustable sights, pinned barrel, and counter sunk. I have never seen this combination in a 13-1. Any info is appreciated.
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Hello, you sure it has adjustable sights? I have a 13-1, nickel 4" square butt heavy barrel with fixed sights # D78546X. I didn't think 13's had adjustable sights.
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I also thought all D serial number guns were fixed sight?
Can we see some pics please?
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12-25-2015, 11:11 PM
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That is a "gunsmith special." 13's are a fixed sight revolver, and yours has a sight set that was added later. I don't think they do that sort of modification work at the factory. The finish is a hard chrome, Metaloy, Armoloy, etc. You can tell by the silvery "steel" look to it. Personally, I like the look, having done some similar mods and refinishes back in the 1970s.
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How am I not seeing the pictures?
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12-26-2015, 07:20 AM
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Hope you can see these. I thought it might have been aftermarket but wanted expert opinions so I asked here.
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12-26-2015, 10:40 AM
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That is a fine looking revolver!
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Dglend:
Welcome to the Forum. If the piece has a factory nickel finish, there should be a large, capital "N" on the rear of the cylinder. Without actually inspecting the piece, it looks to me like someone with time, skill, tools, and money, or access to same made a Model 66 out of a Model 13. It's a handsome looking piece, and I'd love to know the backstory, or more about it if possible. How does it shoot?
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12-26-2015, 12:45 PM
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Agree now that I can see the gun. It's definitely been smithed, with added target sights and hard chrome finish. Looks neat though.
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12-26-2015, 12:52 PM
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Thanks, I have been reading for years, this is my first post. There is a large capitol N on the side of the but under the grip and the number 27773 which I think is some kind of manufacturing number. Inside what looks like the original grip you can almost make out a the year but not quite.
I do not know the history since I traded for it years ago for a Colt 45 long case. I did not know the fellow, so I cannot ask him.
The gun shoots very well and smooth as you would expect. Wish I knew more about it which is one of the reasons I posted it. If anyone can give me date of manufacture etc. from the serial number that would be something at least. Not sure if that information is still out there.
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That is a very interesting one! I have a very early 13-1. Early enough to be a factory overstamped 10-6 frame. Yours indeed looks like one that somebody decided to turn into a Model 66 look alike.
Here are a couple of pictures of mine just for reference, and some pictures of the overstamping...
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. . . Wish I knew more about it which is one of the reasons I posted it. If anyone can give me date of manufacture etc. from the serial number that would be something at least. Not sure if that information is still out there.
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Likely 1977 . . . a neat gun with what looks like well-done gunsmithing to add the target sight.
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It looks to me like the gun has been hard chromed and a rear sight added along with a modified front sight.
Those changes are all good ones for being conducive to shooting and carrying. This is a no nonsense fighting weapon, and I really like it.
Thumbs up from me.
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Hope you can see these. I thought it might have been aftermarket but wanted expert opinions so I asked here.
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I thought that when I first laid eyes on it! I still think that is cool! I got a 13-2 in Sept. & really enjoy it. Who would want all the guns to be the same anyway??? Bob
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Hello looks like you have a fine 13/66 there, enjoy your fine smith. Here's a 13-1 4" nickel hb square butt pic I recently got from a good friend.
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I think it's late 1976 or early 1977.
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12-28-2015, 05:33 PM
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How do you write and post a question I'm a newbe on here
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13-1 value
Fellow S&W wheel gunners I have a 13-1 I believe nickel finish square butt heavy duty 4" barrel ser# D911179 very low round count my uncle was original owner I have no box or original paperwork condition I've been told is 98% thinking of parting ways but not sure what value is
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