Model 67-1

shrub · Oct 25, 2009

Yesterday I bought a Smith and Wesson 67-1 38 special with a 4 inch barrel. the serrial number is 28K7278 marked both under the grip and in the cut out where the ejector rod slips in when the cylnder is closed. can anybody tell me how old my gun is? can i shoot +P ammo out of it? I paid $300.00 for it and have included two pictures. Did I pay to much?

S&W Fan · Oct 25, 2009

According to the SCSW 3rd edition '78/'79 start w/25K0001 and ends with 56K999 so there you go. Enjoy, should be just fine with +p ammo.

My highly uninformed opinion is that no you did not pay too much for a great revolver that's tons of fun to shoot.

def4pos8 · Oct 25, 2009

Presuming that it actually shoots, you did well!

I paid $400 for my "new in box" 67 "no dash".

Congratulations! Shoot it often. You'll love it.

Nframe_is_no1 · Oct 25, 2009

While not a steal, you paid a fair price. I don't see 67s that often. I've only seen two in person, and the most recent was over $400! (the other I own) Additionally, your stocks are a gorgeous bonus! The 67 normally shipped with square-bottomed magnas, but targets could be special ordered. Those football targets are actually a speck too old for that gun, but still look beautiful. I have a 67-1, and paid less than $300 for it, but that was at least 4 years ago! My 67-1 is from 1980, and also came with targets, but they have the speedloader cut. You can shoot all the +P you want out of it! S&W says any K-frame with a model number stamped on it is OK for+P. Mine shoots nothing but 158 gr LSWC +P handloads. I'm surprised that your barrel has a serial #. I thought they had stopped doing that by '79. Anyway, here's mine:

shrub · Oct 25, 2009

Thanks for the info. When I removed the grips I noticed a name and number hand engraved on both sides of the grip frame. ARENDG C410c4. I was thinking an offices name and badge number? I forgot to mention in my previous post that the gun came with an open bottom belt holster, (I also have an old Redhead flap holster that i found in a garbage can that fits it perfect) and a H&R model 929 22 LR. revolver with a Hunter belt holster.

vytoland · Oct 25, 2009

a S&W stainless steel revolver with ajustable rear sights and a pinned barrel for $300.............you did just fine.

OIF2 · Oct 25, 2009

My LAPD-issue M67-1. Purchased upon retirement and sent back to S&W for a bead-blast and an action tune. It still wears the original Pachmayr stocks purchased by me while in the Academy. It shoots knotholes at 25 yards with our old duty load of Rem 125 gr +P .38s. It now enjoys a very comfortable retirement (like me).
Bob

big50_1 · Mar 25, 2010

I have a '77 version of the 67. What would have been the original grips? Targets, regular magnas or PC magnas?

vrichard · Mar 25, 2010

big50_1 said:
I have a '77 version of the 67. What would have been the original grips? Targets, regular magnas or PC magnas?

Mdl.67 original grips should look something like these.
Dick

webley green · Mar 25, 2010

vrichard's 67 is like mine, excellent example. We don't see many for sale, I've not seen one with target grips except for those posted here by shrub and n-frame.

OIF2 - I put the same pacs on my SW 66 when I was LEO in 1976. It's had several different kinds of pacs over the years. My wood targets are still in the box, unused. We used the Remington +P JHPs

big50_1 · Mar 25, 2010

That 67 w/stainless back sight is really nice! Mine has the blue back sight. Don't know if it's original or a later armorer add-on. The serial is 8K88XXX.

Andrew Quigley · Mar 26, 2010

J&G Firearms has some DAO 67's, 15's and 64's that were police trade-ins that are priced from 229 up to 289 I believe. Course ya got ffl transfer cost and shipping. Plus these guns show quite a bit of wear in the pictures.

streetmaster · Sep 12, 2010

Here's my 67-1. I'm thinking it must have been a law enforcement issued weapon. It has external wear, but everything is crisp and tight like it hasn't been fired very much. Smith and Wesson says it was made in 1987. I inherited it from my Dad. I wonder if he had a trigger job done on it. It has a HAIR trigger, friggin light and smooth. I love it.

mag318 · Sep 12, 2010

Model 67s, especially early ones are collectable now with minty ones bringing premium prices. The no dash examples with stainless rear sights are the most sought after.

scooter123 · Sep 12, 2010

IMO the 4 inch tapered barrel 38's have the finest balance of any revolver you can find. Since the early model 67's are within this category, you've purchase a very fine shooting revolver.

As for the price, IMO that was a bit of a bargain. I paid 500 dollars for my 67-1 in a reported unfired condition and don't regret the purchase one bit. However, it's no longer unshot, I've had the pleasure to putting many boxes downrange.

BTW, the use of 38 +P isn't a problem at all, either in terms of recoil or hardship on the gun. To tell the truth, the 38 +P is a rather mild step up from the standard 38 spl..

Speedo2 · Nov 13, 2010

I'm looking at one (M67-1) at my LGS. It's got Pach's and the rear sight appears to have been replaced (...it's black and just a bit rougher than the rest of the gun). It's stamped "DPR" on the left side, under the cylinder. Priced at $450; seems a bit high in these depressed times, but as someone posted earlier: these things just aren't seen that often. Fair deal? Anybody know what "DPR" would have been from? I'm looking for some help here; talk me down from this ledge. -S2

BlueMike · Nov 13, 2010

I've seen a couple "shooter" grade, older M67s in my area and they were asking in the $350-$400 range. I think (depending on condition) that $450 seems too high.

TDC · Nov 13, 2010

Here is a picture of a 67-1. This is the way they were all delivered if a special order wasn't placed for optional stocks. I'm the original owner. A 67 is a fine shooter and a real bargain at $400 or less for a 95%+ revolver... Better buy um' when you find um' IMHO......

c.w. · Nov 15, 2010

model 67 no dash

I had an idea that this was something special when I picked it up...but I had no clue until I checked the "big book". It came with shooting stars, but I was able to wrangle a set of target stocks (which needed a little work). During a quicky visit to the range, it proved it's worth...lots of fun, and a good looker too!
thanks for playing...any comments?

shooboy · Nov 15, 2010

My 67-1 looked exactly like yours. Bought it a couple of years ago for about $300 I think. Had some ugly rubbers on it. A set of nice Combats along with about 2 hours of mag wheel polish, while I sat on the couch and watched TV with the wife, this is what I ended up with:

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