13-2 Stainless question

[Bigdaddys1965]

Hello,

I have a 13-2 3" barrel, round butt, stainless with
vin # 8D73xxx. Reading about 13-2s I don't see much mentioned about stainless. Is there something special about my gun?
I'm not wanting to sell it, would appreciate informed comments.

Thank you,

 

[Truckman]

The stainless version was the Model 65...Yours is likely refinished in hard chrome, a very durable finish......Ben

 

[ken158]

Yep - reading about 13-2 should show nothing about stainless because there were none. The model 65 is the stainless version - as previously noted.

 

[robertrwalsh]

I own one of these, also 3" RB (blue). They are GREAT guns and the value benefits from the guns association with the FBI as the last revolver they issued. I am confident you will really like yours. I qualify with mine regularly and carry it on occasion.

 

[Hapworth]

Most likely it's factory nickel; there were many. Otherwise, yes, as others note it's probably an aftermarket hard chrome or nickel. Many mistake that for stainless, but there were no stainless Model 13s.

Good gun you have -- welcome to the forum and enjoy.

 

[stansdds]

A Model 13-2 is not going to be stainless steel. The 13-2 was offered with blue or nickel finishes. If there is an "N" stamped into the back of the cylinder, it's factory nickel. Also, remove the left side stock, look for an "N" stamped into the grip frame near the butt, that is also the indicator that it is a factory nickel finish. If there is an "RN" then it was refinished in nickel at S&W. No "N" or "RN" means it was refinished somewhere other than S&W.

 

[Bald1]

As a new member you should know moving forward we like pics.