NOT FOR SALE..........NOT FOR SALE..........NOT FOR SALE

Up for consideration is a 2" S&W Model 63 .22LR stainless steel J-frame revolver. This gun is in great condition, both mechanically and aesthetically. I bought this piece NIB from the original owner that had bought it in 1991 and left it in his safe for the ~20 years before selling it to me. I've ran ~800-900 rounds through it with no non-ammo related issues. This is a very smooth and accurate piece...don't let the short barrel fool you, it'll put 6 shots into a 1" group at 50' if you do your part A very fun plinker and a great way to train on your shooting technique without spending nearly as much for .38/.357 ammo.

These guns are pretty scarce among the S&W circles. I'm not saying they're super rare, but you can't just go out and find one whenever you'd like to; and when you do, you'll usually pay for them! They started making these in the early 90's and quit making them sometime in the mid-late 90's. I'm not sure why these aren't seen more often on the used market...but my assumption is that guys who own them, don't want to let them go. Of course, this piece was made before S&W started using MIM parts and Internal locks; so this Model 63 has all forged steel internals and no lock. It was made before what many S&W guys see as the real downturn of the company.

This gun would come with it's original box, papers, tools, & stocks. The Model 63 is NOT for sale, so please do NOT ask me for a cash price. As far as trade value goes, if you have something you feel I may be interested in; then shoot me a PM and we'll discuss it. We can discuss the +/- of cash as appropriate. I like this little piece though, so I'm not going to trade it for just anything.


For trades, I'm looking for (in order of precedence):

-A 5" 38/44 Heavy Duty
-A P&R 3" Model 65
-A 3.5" Model 27
-If you don't have one of those 3 items, or a variation of them, it's highly unlikely that I will want whatever you offer.




Some photos:







Thanks for looking,
-Rob

(This ad was copied from SeattleGuns.Net)

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***Also For Trade ONLY***


This 642 is one of only ~3,000 made (IIRC) in the early 90's, before S&W discontinued them due to the difficulty associated with matching the color of the aluminum frame with the SS barrel and cylinder.

It's got all forged internals, real rifling, real rollmarks/stamps, and a much nicer looking and durable finish than today's 642-1's and 642-2's. This piece was made before S&W really started "cutting corners" and it definitely shows...this isn't your run-of-the-mill 642, to be sure. This piece is in great condition both mechanically and aesthetically, with just a couple very minor handling marks here and there. It's got a great trigger too. Not too bad for being ~20 years old already

This piece will come with the Tyler T and OEM smooth magnas pictured, along with it's original standard magnas and a soft case. No box or papers, sorry.



























This 642 is for TRADE ONLY...and only for a 3" M65.


I am looking for a Pre-MIM 3" Model 65 in factory-original condition with the flash chromed (light greyish colored) hammer & trigger, in about the same condition as the 642 that's up for trade. I'm not interested in examples with case-hardened triggers & hammers, 4" barrels, beater PD trade-ins, polished or bead blasted guns, or examples that were made after 1995. I'll gladly answer any questions or post more photos for those interested in a trade. Please either post in the thread or shoot me a PM with any questions or comments. We can discuss the +/- of $ as appropriate.

Thanks for looking,
-Rob

***Both guns and/or $ can be combined for the right deal***

Sorry guys, but (again) I'm really not looking to sell this 642. I am only interested in a trade. Appreciate the offers though.

-Rob

To reiterate, as it seems some people did not get it from the original ad...

...you cannot go into a gun shop and buy this gun! This is not built on the J-Magnum frame and does not have MIM parts. I'm not making this up, guys. If you don't believe me, turn to page 264 of the SCSW. Please stop trying to tell me that I'm "telling stories" about this gun. It's all right there in black & white in the book. This is a no dash 642, not a -1 or a -2. They were only made from 1990-1993.

The silly counter offers and cash offers based on this gun's "commonality" are getting old...please do some research on how "common" this variation really is before you offer me $200 or tell me that you could "just go down the street and buy one from your LGS". If you can order a no dash 642 from S&W, I'll give you this gun. I wouldn't try and mislead people, this is a relatively scarce piece. I'm not trying to come across like a curmudgeon either, just getting a little tired of the silliness is all.


Thanks for looking,
-Rob

pm sent about your smith

P.M. Sent........................

Have got a couple offers, but nothing I'm really looking for right now. I'm really trying to hold out for either a 5" .38/44, a P&R 3" Model 65, or a 3.5" Model 27. Of course, guns can be combined and/or $ can be added for the right deal.

Thanks for the interest, guys.
-Rob

Still looking