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In your neck of the woods what are 3 inch 65s going for thanks to all that respond
3 inch s&w 65
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We'll, if you could find one for sale in Louisville Kentucky, I'd say anywhere between $800 to $1000 for a nice one. You looking or selling?
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I never see them at shows or in LGS. Maryland and Virginia near Washington, DC.
But I bought a Model 65 Lady Smith using the classifieds here and paid a bit under $1,000. It was earlier this year. The gun needed a cleaning but was in otherwise very good condition.
But I bought a Model 65 Lady Smith using the classifieds here and paid a bit under $1,000. It was earlier this year. The gun needed a cleaning but was in otherwise very good condition.
gfors
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They never show up locally. I got mine, 2 years ago, by the grace of my LGS. It's the only 3" M65 I've ever seen. They took it in on consignment, and called me, before ever putting it out in the display case. I got super-lucky. Uncle Mike's boot grips, S&W service grips, box, papers-all for $600 OTD. Current GB closed sales are well over $1000 for just the gun.
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Picked mine up this monring
I found one posted locally, have never seen one for sale in an LGS. It had been posted for a few weeks at $700. Finally reached out to the seller and he agreed to take $650. We met at a LGS to take care of the transfer, he threw in some ammo, a pistol case and covered the fee. I feel like I stole it and could not thank him enough. We both left happy, so a good deal all around. Bill in MA
I found one posted locally, have never seen one for sale in an LGS. It had been posted for a few weeks at $700. Finally reached out to the seller and he agreed to take $650. We met at a LGS to take care of the transfer, he threw in some ammo, a pistol case and covered the fee. I feel like I stole it and could not thank him enough. We both left happy, so a good deal all around. Bill in MA
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Got one marked WAYNE CO. 2252 for about six bills a few tearsa ago.
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I’d say this is correct. If you locate an m65 in lesser condition but still checks out mechanically, you could probably do $600 range these days. I lucked into mine at a Gander Mountain used gun counter a couple years ago. If I remember right it was priced $500-$550 range but it had part of the hammer spur removed and had some nicks and scuffs. Great shooter and carry gun though for OWB under a shirt.
Hard not to like a 3 inch bull barrel, fixed sight, round butt 357.
While they seem to be more difficult to find at the local shops; my experience is that most all of the local guys aren't aware of the premium people are willing to pay for a three inch barreled revolver. All of the guns that make up my three inch K frame collection have been bought for four inch prices.
You have to have some patience though. I've been able to pick up maybe one a year they show up so infrequently.
If you are buying online the dealer and auction site norms seem to be in the $900 and up range for nice condition 64/65 three inch revolvers. A bit more with box and docs-
Quite a few show up in our classifieds too priced similarly.
You have to have some patience though. I've been able to pick up maybe one a year they show up so infrequently.
If you are buying online the dealer and auction site norms seem to be in the $900 and up range for nice condition 64/65 three inch revolvers. A bit more with box and docs-
Quite a few show up in our classifieds too priced similarly.
Currently only 2 M65’s, both being 3”. The -5 LS was $425 at a LGS and -3 $300 online but both were bought some time ago. Not sure what current price might be as don’t recall last time seeing one. Call me crazy but it would take 4 figures to part with either of mine.
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I paid over a grand for mine, but I really wanted it. And I’m glad I have it.
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That is one of my Grail Guns.
Have not seen one for sale locally for 25 years.
Have not seen one for sale locally for 25 years.
smoothshooter
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Have any of you guys ever had a separate rear sight dovetailed into the rear of the sight groove for a better sight picture and POI adjustment?
I realize this would necessitate a front sight change as well.
I realize this would necessitate a front sight change as well.
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Nope, I’d buy a 66 before mangling a 65.
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If you don’t find S&W fixed sights adequate, go Model 66, 19. Or 386/586/686.
Not seen one in used guns at local stores, nor shows, for many years.
I’ve only seen 1 3in 65 and 1 3in 13 for sale locally and that was 20 years ago and bought both of them. A retired detective I know was in the market for a marlin guide gun. So I bought him a guide gun in 45/70 and he transferred to me the 3in 65,13 and a model 60. It worked out to be about $150 a gun. That was a steal even back then.
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