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Old 04-24-2016, 10:03 PM
Sean77 Sean77 is offline
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Hello,

Several years ago I purchased a model 64-1 chambered in .357 which I later discovered seems to be one of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol special runs from the early 70s. It's stamped with dept. markings on the back strap and has marks from use/carry. Some small dings but overall not bad. I think a competent gunsmith could probably refurb the finish nicely. It has Pachmayr grips on it which I assume aren't original. I'm just wondering what would the ballpark value on this gun be? I enjoy shooting it, and don't plan on selling it, but I am curious. One other thing - I know they didn't make too many, but how unusual are these to come across?

Thanks in advance for any insight or info.

-Sean
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Old 04-25-2016, 03:18 AM
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Greetings and welcome to the forum, Sean77.

The brief, pre-Model 65 run of .357 Magnum chambered Model 64s probably don't constitute rare by collecting standards, but they are scarce and not encountered often.

If you have the revolver alone, no original box, tools, docs or stocks, and used with some wear-and-tear, it's retains some collecting value as an uncommon model but diminished due to shooter status, probably only $50 to $100 more than what a comparable 64 or 65 from that era would fetch. It's difficult to give a ballpark total number with pictures and a more detailed description of mechanical and cosmetic condition.

There have been a few informative threads on this particular run of 64s; suggest a search to learn a little more, and you might also consider lettering yours to confirm provenance by S&W (and increase value a little).

One suggestion: unless you plan to keep and shoot it forever and genuinely don't care about a future sale, don't refinish it -- that's one of the fastest ways to reduce value.
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Old 04-25-2016, 10:23 AM
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Thanks for the reply. I did try searching first, but it didn't return any results. I'll try searching the forum through Google, see if I get more.

I do love these older models with the recessed cylinder and hammer spur like this one and it is fun to shoot. I plan to keep it and slowly add more Smiths to my tiny stable of firearms. I would really like to pick up a model 19 and a 686 at some point. I find myself shooting revolvers more lately, getting too lazy to chase brass out of the Glock these days. These are great guns.

-Sean
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