Back in the mid 1970's I purchased two S&W model 64-1's in .357 caliber. I used one as a duty weapon and sold the second to my brother-in-law. I'm retired now and want to find out something about the pistol. It has a recessed cylinder like a model 19. The barrel is stamped .357 magnum. I was told the model 64 was only chambered to .38 special. My serial number is DN01H03. Smith & Wesson can find no information on the pistol. Any information would be helpful!
S&W Model 64-1 .357 magnum
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Yes, the Model 64 was indeed chambered for the 357 Magnum cartridge for a very short time.
Your revolver is the predecessor to the Model 65
Yes, the Model 64 was indeed chambered for the 357 Magnum cartridge for a very short time.
Your revolver is the predecessor to the Model 65
This is true, according to the catalog they made a few in 357 in 1972 for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
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It is because what you stated in Post #1 is not the serial number. I suspect you found those letters and numbers in the yoke area. Look on the butt of the grip frame. The number you want is there. It will start with a D, but that will be the only letter.
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Serial # Should be in the D67xxxx range for one of those guns
You guys are correct and I have egg on my face. I keep a list of serial numbers on every gun I own as well as cameras. I recorded the serial number from a medium format twin lens Mamiya camera for the serial number on the gun. The correct serial number on my Model 64 is D673041.I spend a lot of time in Facebook jail also.
