I have a S&W Model 64-1, which was a limited production run of 750 revolvers for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol in 1972. The revolver is a Model 64 chambered and marked as a .357 mag. The following year, S&W brought out the new Model 65. My revolver shows some holster wear, but it is mechanically excellent and the grips are near perfect. Any idea what this revolver might be worth? Any input would be appreciated. Thank you. Sgt. Jeff Schmitz MPPD

I have a S&W Model 64-1, which was a limited production run of 750 revolvers for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol in 1972. The revolver is a Model 64 chambered and marked as a .357 mag. The following year, S&W brought out the new Model 65. My revolver shows some holster wear, but it is mechanically excellent and the grips are near perfect. Any idea what this revolver might be worth? Any input would be appreciated. Thank you. Sgt. Jeff Schmitz MPPD

Hello and welcome to the forum!

That sounds like an interesting revolver,
can you post a coupla' pictures of it?

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I also have a model 64-1 357 magnum. How this ended up in Canada is anyone's guess


Clearly marked 64-1 on the yoke

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Very nice guns.

My guess is $800 to $900. $500 for a similar 65 with a premium for the 64 in .357 magnum.

Even though the 64 in 357 was very limited, I would venture to say that there is not a real premium since the model 65 came out, and is essentially the same gun. People aren't going to have to have a 64 in 357, when they can get a 65 or even a 66.

All that being said, if it is in nice condition, it's got to be at least a $600 gun. Maybe more.

Dunno about in 2008 when this thread started but I recently sold an excellent condition OHP marked 64-1 complete with wooden OHP presentation box and cardboard outer box, etc. to an OHP trooper.
I don't know what they're actually worth but he was tickled to get it for his offer of $900. I felt like due to condition, it might be worth a little more but since I'm LE, I felt it was going to a good home. I think he already has a Dan Combs commemorative M686.
Old time LE, kinda old and grainy but worth a watch...

I'd respectfully differ with this assessment of desirability. Sure if your selling it to a local guy for an everyday pinker it has no premium.. but anything out of the ordinary in S&W production makes it more desirable for someone filling a collection. ( Back in the days when I was on a mission to own every 38/357 S&W ever made, this would have made me drool.)

Personally, I'd suggest that when your ready to part with it, you should advertise it here or on gunbroker where it's uniqueness will be appreciated.

My guess is that it would fetch $800 to someone who collects.

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I do have a question about this variation. By the looks of the Op's photos, Smith use a recessed cylinder off the model 66. Is that correct?

I'm not the OP, but those are pics I posted of my Model 64-1. I don't know if the cylinder is the same as the Model 66, but I can confirm that is recessed

Only 750 units is fairly low production. I would think collectors (especially of police weapons) would be interesting in having one. How much would they pay is anybody's guess. I have a uncatalogued S&W 9mm pistol that was made in low numbers for a PD and recently a collector offered to buy it for about nothing over the value of a standard pistol of the same vintage. NOT THAT I'M COMPLAINING MIND YOU. SIMPLY STATING WHAT HAPPENED.

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