How bout a 13 next?

[DEF3]

So what next, picked up a couple 19’s, a 28 no dash,27-2 and a 60-15 pro.Really want an old 29 but I get the occasional itch I gotta scratch. Any info on a 13 including the dashes, we’re they rd sb or both. Which is preferred any collectibility? Thanks in advance. Don

 

[K Harris]

The 13-2 was the final pinned and recessed model. It was manufactured from 1977 through 1981. The 13-4 was the final model with all forged parts, and was made up through 1996. The pinned and recessed models are more collectable, especially in the 3". After that, the non-pinned and recessed 3" models are the most collectable. The final revolver issued to FBI special agents. They are all very fine sidearms and are a favorite of many shooters.

 

[JP@AK]

The 13-2 was the final pinned and recessed model.

Yes.

And, DEF3, don't waste your time looking for a Model 13; they don't exist. This model was introduced in 1974 as the Model 13-1.

 

[Bald1]

Yes.

And, DEF3, don't waste your time looking for a Model 13; they don't exist. This model was introduced in 1974 as the Model 13-1.

But…….. if you find model 10 357

 

[DEF3]

Yup saw that in the variations. Started as a 13-1. So what would be an earlier version with the heavy barrel?

 

[K Harris]

The 10-6 was made in a .357 before the 13-1. Not a lot of them around.

 

[22hipower]

Yup saw that in the variations. Started as a 13-1. So what would be an earlier version with the heavy barrel?

I'd look for a -1 round butt with 3 inch heavy barrel. I had one once but made the mistake of letting my son, and his wife, shoot it. It's been their house gun for ten years or so.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[notsofast]

Was the “FBI” m13 a Performance Center with barrel ports and a spurless hammer? 3” R.B?

 

[K Harris]

It was not.

 

[K Harris]

As an aside, some of the late 13-2's had recessed cylinders, but were not pinned. However, I have not seen the reverse, but that does not mean they are not out there somewhere.

 

[JP@AK]

Yup saw that in the variations. Started as a 13-1. So what would be an earlier version with the heavy barrel?

Well, there wasn't an "earlier version" of the .357 M&P except for the relatively short run of the Model 10-6 chambered for the magnum cartridge (which, like all -6 variants, had the heavy barrel). As mentioned by others, the 10-6 .357 was a relatively short run, most of which were sold to the NY State Police. I have two of them in my safe; both are former NYSP revolvers.

 

[murphydog]

The early model 13 4” guns were square butt and the 3” round butts. The 13-4s were all round butt I think.

I have not seen a 3” model 13-1, but never say never with S & W.

 

[shawn mccarver]

Was the “FBI” m13 a Performance Center with barrel ports and a spurless hammer? 3” R.B?

No, it was not. S&W did not even have a "Performance Center" back then.

 

[robertrwalsh]

The model 13 RB 3" is a highly desirable shooter and collector, especially if you can come up with one with a verifiable FBI connection. This desirability has pushed the price up considerably.

 

[markeb]

Is there a way other that a letter to determine if a 3" 13 was an FBI issued gun? Maybe by a group of serial numbers?

DEF3, Good luck in your search for that M13.

 

[Retired W4]

An illustration of two 13-2's, one blue and one nickel. I will have to pull these to see which ones were recessed or not.

 

[Xfuzz]

This 13-4 is one of the last runs.
Has the serrated grip frame.
This one remains unfired.. for now.

Bought this one off a gun show table during set
up little over a year ago.

 

[bdGreen]

This 13-4 is one of the last runs.
Has the serrated grip frame.
This one remains unfired.. for now.

Picked it up off a gun show table during set
up little over a year ago.

Yes, but did you pay for it.

bdGreen

 

[Retired W4]

This 13-4 is one of the last runs.
Has the serrated grip frame.
This one remains unfired.. for now.

Bought this one off a gun show table during set
up little over a year ago.

Some of the best gun show deals are to be had on Friday afternoon set up.

Sometimes you actually have to pay for them.

OK, I see you changed your wording to BOUGHT!!!

 

[mchom]

10-6. 357

Took a while to find one. I have Been looking for a while. Not yet in hand. should arrive this week.