Smith & Wesson Forum

Advertise With Us Search
Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > Smith & Wesson Revolvers > S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present
Reload this Page Model 13-3 Product Code
Forum Register

Notices

S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present All NON-PINNED Barrels, the L-Frames, and the New Era Revolvers


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 11-12-2008, 04:54 PM
Mike99 Mike99 is offline
US Veteran
Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code  
Join Date: May 2007
Location: The Badger State
Posts: 75
Likes: 14
Liked 10 Times in 3 Posts
Default
Hello all - I recently acquired a model 13-3. The box label bears a product code of 100303 and lists the features as 'special'. My SCSW3 does not list this product code for the model 13 - just wondering if anyone has come across this variation. Thanks to all.
Mike
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 11-12-2008, 04:54 PM
Mike99 Mike99 is offline
US Veteran
Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code  
Join Date: May 2007
Location: The Badger State
Posts: 75
Likes: 14
Liked 10 Times in 3 Posts
Default
Hello all - I recently acquired a model 13-3. The box label bears a product code of 100303 and lists the features as 'special'. My SCSW3 does not list this product code for the model 13 - just wondering if anyone has come across this variation. Thanks to all.
Mike
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 11-12-2008, 06:00 PM
s&wchad's Avatar
s&wchad s&wchad is offline
Moderator
Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code  
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Great Lakes State
Posts: 29,946
Likes: 12,833
Liked 34,122 Times in 8,019 Posts
Default
It must be that rare, un-documented variation that's exactly like yours!
Tell us about the gun, or post some photos.

Click - How to Post Pics.
__________________
"I also cook."
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 11-12-2008, 06:31 PM
Mike99 Mike99 is offline
US Veteran
Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code  
Join Date: May 2007
Location: The Badger State
Posts: 75
Likes: 14
Liked 10 Times in 3 Posts
Default
Here are some photos of my new acquisition - I would appreciate any information regarding the non-listed product code.









Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 11-12-2008, 09:01 PM
jframe's Avatar
jframe jframe is offline
Member
Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code  
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Florence, Alabama
Posts: 2,071
Likes: 1,894
Liked 1,152 Times in 307 Posts
Default
I have a similar 13-3 and my product code is 100304 and the features area is blank. My serial is awz prefixed. Don't know; mystery to me too; maybe others can explain it. Looks exactly like mine.
__________________
MARK
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 11-13-2008, 04:51 PM
WFR's Avatar
WFR WFR is offline
Member
Model 13-3 Product Code  
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Palmetto Upstate
Posts: 686
Likes: 100
Liked 90 Times in 42 Posts
Default
Congrats on a very unique acquisition!
That's a sweet revovler.
If you ever decide to part with it shoot me an email.
BTT so maybe we can find you some answers.
WFR
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 11-13-2008, 05:19 PM
Mike99 Mike99 is offline
US Veteran
Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code  
Join Date: May 2007
Location: The Badger State
Posts: 75
Likes: 14
Liked 10 Times in 3 Posts
Default
Quote:
Originally posted by WFR:
Congrats on a very unique acquisition!
That's a sweet revovler.
If you ever decide to part with it shoot me an email.
BTT so maybe we can find you some answers.
WFR
Hello WFR - Can you tell me why you feel this is a unique acquisition? And - pardon my ignorance - what does BTT mean? Thanks for your patience. Mike
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 11-13-2008, 06:28 PM
WFR's Avatar
WFR WFR is offline
Member
Model 13-3 Product Code  
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Palmetto Upstate
Posts: 686
Likes: 100
Liked 90 Times in 42 Posts
Default
It's uniques because it's not listed in the Standard Catalog of S&W.
I like it because I'm a huge fan of 3" S&W's particularly the 3" model 13!
BTT = Back To Top also referred to as bump to top.
I'd like to know what you find out as far as what that product code means. I'm still a relative newbie having only been at this for 5 or 6 years now. I'm sure someone here may be able to help you figure it out.
This forum has been a gold mine of information for me.
Here's a couple of mine:
13-4

13-3 & 13-4 with 625 Mtn Gun

13-3 with Marlin .357 levergun
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 11-13-2008, 07:17 PM
Mike99 Mike99 is offline
US Veteran
Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code  
Join Date: May 2007
Location: The Badger State
Posts: 75
Likes: 14
Liked 10 Times in 3 Posts
Default
WFR - Nice! Thanks for the clarification. I have not heard an explanation yet for the non-standard product code, but may ultimately resort to a Roy Jinks letter to ID the revolver.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 12-27-2008, 11:03 PM
Mike99 Mike99 is offline
US Veteran
Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code  
Join Date: May 2007
Location: The Badger State
Posts: 75
Likes: 14
Liked 10 Times in 3 Posts
Default
Received the Roy Jinks letter on this model 13-3. Turns out it's an FBI shipment - would like to know more about it as it's unfired.

Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 12-28-2008, 03:55 PM
S&W Fan S&W Fan is offline
Member
Model 13-3 Product Code  
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Colorado
Posts: 4,223
Likes: 6,536
Liked 9,976 Times in 2,065 Posts
Default
Outstanding acquisition. There are many fans of the Bureau 13s out here in S&W Land and for you to find an unfired sample will no doubt drive many of us nuts!

Congrats on a great find, thank you for the photos and letter. Enjoy!
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 12-29-2008, 10:39 PM
jframe's Avatar
jframe jframe is offline
Member
Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code Model 13-3 Product Code  
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Florence, Alabama
Posts: 2,071
Likes: 1,894
Liked 1,152 Times in 307 Posts
Default
Someone on another thread on these 13's recently stated that all the FBI guns were pinned and recessed 13-2's. The person who started the thread had just acquired three of the 13-2's and they were FBI contract. I'm no expert, but I thought the FBI used revolvers until the late eighties or early nineties anyway. So it would stand to reason that some 13-3's were used in the FBI contract, and as we know, these are NOT pinned or recessed. Doesn't really make a hell of a lot of difference, but I would like to know a detailed history on these FBI guns. If I'm not mistaken they were used in the infamous Miami FBI shootout in 1986 in which a couple of agents were killed, and the FBI began the transition to auto pistols in earnest. Anyone with more info, please post. Inquiring minds want to know!
__________________
MARK
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
jinks, model 13-3, model 625, recessed, transition

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Model 19 with an unusual product code and serial number Buttercup S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present 9 08-09-2014 09:15 PM
product code help M66 brasspoint S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present 5 11-11-2011 03:04 PM
Product code help JimH S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present 1 02-20-2011 07:30 PM
what can you tell me with the product code for a 686-3 clint_lnl S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present 1 07-22-2009 04:17 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:19 AM.

Advertise with us - Contact Us - Smith & Wesson Forum - Top - Privacy Policy

Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)