A while back I purchased a no dash 64 with the two inch barrel. It was a display model with a clear plastic side plate , no grips and no signs of it ever being fired . The finish appears to be highly polished. The stainless side plate was included so I jettisoned the clear plastic piece and got a nice set of S&W grips for it . Was wondering if anyone else has seen a gun like I described?
Model 64 Snubnose
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bananaman
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That is a BEAUTY!!! Targets and box to boot! Bob
Yep. That plastic side plate is just for making a cyclable display. I picked one up a couple of years ago for around $27. Good for what it's meant for but not much else.
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My favorite carry gun when wearing deep-pocket jeans and a tucked-in shirt.
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I bought a round butt Model 64 and a square butt Model 10 at the same time.
The stainless gun gets carried the most.
The round butt Target stocks are good lookin'!
The stainless gun gets carried the most.
The round butt Target stocks are good lookin'!
Welcome to the Forum Max. I have never heard of a display model but that's a nice model 64.
The SS sideplate that you installed fits perfectly. I'd bet that the assembly number stamped on its inside matches the grip frame assembly number.
Throw the clear plastic in the trash
The SS sideplate that you installed fits perfectly. I'd bet that the assembly number stamped on its inside matches the grip frame assembly number.
Throw the clear plastic in the trash
VaTom
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Bought mine new in 1976 for $145. Carried as off duty revolver when a uniform officer and then on duty for a number of years in plain clothes until transition to Glock. Still have box and paperwork. My favorite Smith and Wesson that I own.
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64-2 (1981) engraved by Andrew Bourbon
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My love for the snub 64 came very late in the hobby, translated means that when they were cheap and available passed them over looking for mostly target sight SW models.
The SS snub 64 is not as common as the Model 10 snub or model 60, my guess is that is probably due to the fact that the other SS options like the snub 66, 60, overshadowed it, one being a bit lighter the other more powerful and with target sights.
The move towards 9mm autoloaders likely also added to the fairly short production window and demand for a snub 64 fairly small.
On a side note there were also often plenty of blue and nickel snub 10's floating around in the used section at a fraction of the cost as well.
The SS snub 64 is not as common as the Model 10 snub or model 60, my guess is that is probably due to the fact that the other SS options like the snub 66, 60, overshadowed it, one being a bit lighter the other more powerful and with target sights.
The move towards 9mm autoloaders likely also added to the fairly short production window and demand for a snub 64 fairly small.
On a side note there were also often plenty of blue and nickel snub 10's floating around in the used section at a fraction of the cost as well.
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My "twins"... a 64-3 and a 10-7.
I too have a 64 no-dash. Love it!
And no, they're not common at all. I simply lucked into scoring this one with my FFL buddy. Thanks, Reese! LOL!
And no, they're not common at all. I simply lucked into scoring this one with my FFL buddy. Thanks, Reese! LOL!
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I had one of these years ago. Much easier to shoot well than a J-frame, but a huge gun by comparison.
I too have a 64 no dash.....in the original box....you don't see these very often.
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That is a beauty and thank you for sharing.
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That is why I picked the Colt Detective Special as my BUG.
Cinderella Pick, not to small and not to large but just right.
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It's important to realize that the bulk of the 64 is in the frame and cylinder, not barrel length. As a result, the 4"- barreled version is only slightly more difficult to carry than a 2" gun.
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I was talking about as a BUG (Back Up Gun) or a second revolver.
Bill Jordan and I carried a four inch Model 19s for many years.
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