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03-29-2016, 08:57 PM
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Smith model 64 tapered barrel question
Just got this one on trade and am unfamiliar with anything other than heavy barrels on these. How long were they used before switching?
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03-29-2016, 09:29 PM
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About 1974 the 4" was available with heavy barrel only.
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03-29-2016, 09:36 PM
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About 15 years ago I came across one of early 64's in a pawn shop while traveling for work. If I knew then what it was, I would have snagged it.
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03-29-2016, 09:51 PM
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About 15 years ago I came across one of early 64's in a pawn shop while traveling for work. If I knew then what it was, I would have snagged it.
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03-29-2016, 10:29 PM
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IIRC (?) standard barrel Model 64 was only produced for a couple years
1971-1973 ? With the heavy barrel Model 64, the standard barrel was history. Firearm Record Clerk finally observed that I was still carrying a first agency issued Colt Official Police. By this late date the Heavy barrel Model 64s were all issued. My Colt was taken and I was issued a very used standard barrel Model 64. After cleaning and polishing the revolver and begging a new set of magna grips to replace the worn smooth original grips I went to the range to be qualified. I THEN noticed that the front sight had been filed down !!??. However I soon discovered that with the new issue 125 grain JHP service ammo the Model 64 shot to POA
I kept this standard barrel even when a new heavy barrel Model 64 was available
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03-30-2016, 07:51 AM
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I have a no dash mod 64 with the 4" standard barrel that I bought
some years ago in an estate auction. It had the sales receipt from the
original owner's purchase in the box. Without checking I think it's
dated 1972. It's simply a plain old mod 10 in stainless. It's also one
of the best S&W models ever made. Why S&W decided to end it after
a very short time and only produce it with a heavy barrel is something
I cannot understand.
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03-30-2016, 08:00 AM
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The 4" standard or tapered barrel 64 was introduced in 1970 and discontinued in 1973-'74. Many shoot handguns with extra muzzle weight better and it was probably more economical to make one barrel style, so away the tapered barrel went...
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03-30-2016, 08:46 AM
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I have a Model 10 and a Model 64 with the tapered barrel. To me, the balance is better than my 15 with the heavy barrel. YMMV.
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03-30-2016, 10:49 AM
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I purchased the first Model 64 with the tapered barrel that I ever saw. It was in the gun counter at a TG&Y store and it cost me money that severely crimped my available income at the time. I carried it for a good while on the job and it served me very well. At some point, in the late 70's, I had the opportunity to trade it for a nice Model 19 and received more money for the Model 64 than I had given for it on the deal. In those days, I mostly had to trade or sell a handgun to be able to get another one. I have many times regretted getting rid of that Model 64. And sadly, I have also wished I had been able to keep a few others that suffered the same fate. I suspect most of us are able to tell the same story!
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03-31-2016, 09:52 AM
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A S&W Model 64 "No Dash" with box has just been posted in the classifieds
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03-31-2016, 12:20 PM
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A S&W Model 64 "No Dash" with box has just been posted in the classifieds
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yes , its this one , im just not liking the standard barrel on it so i listed it 
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03-31-2016, 01:15 PM
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Beautiful gun! That's the one we all want; although, the heavy barrel gun makes a good club. I bought one new in 1980 because stainless Smiths just didn't exist in the market place. Looked like a broom handle sticking out of the frame. Gave it to my daughter. She gave it back. Put it back in its box. It's been a good investment I guess. . .worth a lot more today than what I paid for it.
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A grail gun for me. Bought one out here NIB several years ago from a private individual. Like a time capsule: the lug on the cylinder latch came loose, just as it used to on stainless guns in the early 70s. I've shot it (had to!) but I still have the box, the grips and the usual accessories put aside.
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04-01-2016, 08:48 AM
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Very educational thread (for me). I didn't realize the standard or tapered barrel was limited to just the first few years of production. I find it to be an absolutely beautiful gun in that variation. It's kind of like the ultimate cop gun look! I have a 4inch tapered barrel Md 10 in nickel that dates to around '76 or '77. It's one of my favorites.
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Coulda got one with rubber grips for 300 a couple years ago. Little loose in the goose but I still would loved to have it
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