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Old 10-18-2018, 06:11 PM
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Has any one bought a model 65 lately, if so what are they selling for in your area? What I,m looking at is an excellent condition 65-5. Thanks in advance.

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Old 10-18-2018, 07:19 PM
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I JUST bought one. What is the asking price on the one you are looking at?
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Most 65's in good condition are about $700 when I see them for auction. With box and docs, on the excellent/new side $1000+.

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I payed around $650 for my 65-5 with box and doc, and sold my well used 65-3 for the same about 2 years ago. However one was on my local board this past weekend. Not sure what dash but it had a 3” barrel for the sum of $425, someone got a deal that day!! Wish it had been me.
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I've been shopping stores and shows for over 20 years and have never even seen one for sale in person. The ones I have I bought on Gunbroker. They can go for mid 600 and up depending on condition.
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Old 10-18-2018, 08:53 PM
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I have 7 model 65 with 3 inch barrels. None were bought off the internet, none off a table at gunshows. Ever check the guys walking around at the shows? That's how you get the good stuff.
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I'm in PA. In January '17 I saw a mint 65-3 in a shop for $900. At a show in December '17 I saw a really nice 65-3 for $895. It sold before I got back with the cash. Back in May I bought a 3" 65-3 for $800. In June I picked up a 3" 65-5LS for $495. Price varies based on how informed the seller is. The dealer's with those 65-3 revolvers knew they were in demand. The 65-5LS was viewed as a no more than a used K frame.

Earlier this year I also saw a immaculate 3" 64-3 sell for $750. The 3" K frames are really popular.
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So now we know who is hoarding those 65 3 inchers.
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I bought a 3" round butt M65 in May for $475. No box, just the revolver.
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I bought a 3" round butt M65 in May for $475. No box, just the revolver.
Sounds like you stole that one. The one this past weekend was the cheapest I have seen one for sale, since I have been looking for them.
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I purchased the M65-5 that I inquired about for $400 plus tax, so I guess I didnt do to bad! It is interesting to see what certain revolvers bring in other areas. Oh this was for the gun only with original grips, no box or papers.
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Sounds like you stole that one. The one this past weekend was the cheapest I have seen one for sale, since I have been looking for them.
I thought I did quite well too. The best thing is that when I got married 10 years ago, I gave my wife a 4" nickel M19-4. When she was in law enforcement, she carried a 4" M66, so the M19 was the closest revolver I had. After beating up the rear sight on her M66, she came to like fixed sights. So, we traded. She got the M65 and I got my M19 back.
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My 65-5 Ladysmith cost me around $750 a few months ago. I didn't dare hesitate buying it
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Not lately. My favorite Smith revolver, 3 inch, FS, a -5.
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WOW 1943, you made an excellent purchase. Now let's see some pics.

Oh, by the way, 3" Smith revolvers are addicting.
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I've been shopping stores and shows for over 20 years and have never even seen one for sale in person. The ones I have I bought on Gunbroker. They can go for mid 600 and up depending on condition.

That’s about right.

I’ve never seen one in the wild, either.
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Hello, last year I picked up a 3” 65-5 for 500, and a 3’ 64-3 for 450. It was a good year!
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Got a 65-5 3 inch from a gun show walker a year ago for 375. Also picked up a 64 3 inch for 400. Both 99 %. Oh happy day.
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I’m a sucker for a 3” K Frame. Here are some I’ve bought locally in the last year and what I wound up paying. Some steals and a few I paid through the nose but I wanted them so I guess I didn’t pay too much.
Model 66-2 $650
Model 66-5 $700
Model 10-0 $375
Model 64-3 $500
Model 65-3 $350
Model 65-3 $450
Model 13-3 Blue $700 (95% with Combats)
Model 13-3 Nickel $800 New in Box
Probably paid too much for the 13’s but they are the only 3” model 13’s I’ve ever seen in person and knew if I didn’t pull the trigger I would regret it later.
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My relatively new to me 13-3 (3”) is quickly becoming a favorite shooter. Mine wears Culina Combats for, to me, the perfect combo. The 3” barrel on a K frame? Just right!



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Those grips are about as pretty as I’ve ever seen.
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I snagged a 65-5 3" this weekend at a local show. This truthfully was one I was never expecting to find. All said and done it cost just as much as the LS.

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