13-2 at my LGS

[6GUNSONLY]

Forum member Nimrod44 called me today and said there was a very nice (could possibly pass for NIB) 13-2 at one of our local shops. I just went by to check it out, s.n. 9D016xx is and it has a recessed cylinder but the barrel is not pinned. Box in very good condition, paperwork, and unopened cleaning kit. Appears to have been shot very little, if at all. There are a few tiny dings and marks, fairly insignificant. Priced at $900 and on consignment, so no wiggle room on the price. Whatta ya think?

 

[LittleAugieMo]

If were I.....3" grab it...4" maybe grab it. Is it a target of opportunity or on your "list"?

 

[notsofast]

What length barrel?

 

[6GUNSONLY]

Oh, sorry, that was kind of important. It's a 3"...

 

[notsofast]

If you like it and can afford it, get it. Model 13's are great guns and popular, you won't regret it.
Several years ago I bought a m65 ($600) when I couldn't afford the more expensive m13.

 

[Ameshawki]

On the high side but for a three inch not ridiculously so. If it were local to me I'd seriously consider it. I picked up a minty nickel four inch a few months ago for $625, no box. I can't remember the last time I saw a three inch 13 in the wild.

 

[6GUNSONLY]

Looks like probably a 1982 dob by S&N book. I thought the recessed cylinder but no pinned barrel was interesting.

 

[Xfuzz]

Picked this one up last spring.
13-4 3 inch NIB....paid around $750-800 IIRC.
Have some sambar stags coming for it.
They were bringing insane prices during the boom last year.
Buy it.

 

[Jackcpat]

For 3 inch transition Model 13 I'd grab it. Best of luck

 

[robertrwalsh]

If that is a 3" RB it is a reasonable ask. I recently paid more for that than one (in CA).

 

[rjm6120]

Back in May I paid $1K for an excellent condition 3-inch -4 with combats, box and tools. no papers.

The gun that is tempting you is a definite buy in my book!

 

[Retired W4]

Tell them to call the consigner and be standing there with cash to back up your offer.

 

[AC Man]

Does it have a bull barrel with no rear sight except the gutter sight. Sounds like a transition model. Mine is a 13 - 2 4" pinned and recessed from 1974. Never saw a 3" Sounds interesting. I know they made them, just never had one come my way.

When I bought mine it was for hunting hogs, which was already short. However the 3 " is a personal defense. They seem to bring more money

You have a late 13 - 2.

 

[CH4]

3" yes
4" no

I picked up this cherry 13-3 last year from a forum member for $650. It came with the factory magnas.

 

[BC38]

If it is the complete package including original stocks, I'd be pretty tempted at that price. I'd still try to haggle though. As the shop if they can get the consign-er on the phone to talk turkey.

 

[Rakkasan13F]

A 3" round butt .357 K-frame is a great choice for a carry gun.

 

[John Patrick]

I would buy it.

The Model 13 is a great revolver and especially so in 3". I have a blue and a nickel 3".

 

[Bald1]

As mentioned, walk in with 8 $100 bills. Get seller on phone. If it's a no go and you're technically buying from consigner try to work around the sales tax. Not sure what sales tax is there but it would be around 60 bucks here.

 

[quikdraw67]

For a transitional gun, LNIB, with tools and papers,I'd be hard pressed not to go for it.

What kind of grips? Magnas?

 

[gkitch]

Be careful as revolver quality was getting inconsistent around that time at S&W. Check the timing for each cylinder and make sure she locks up properly and all six trigger pulls feel the same in DA. Check it out closely.