3" 64-3 Question***UPDATE***

[Nick B]

Today I looked at a 3" model 64-3 .It's from an estate . No box but the gun is in really good shape . Tight lock up ,original grips . It has some light scuff marks but nothing a grey pad and some mag polish can't handle .
Price is $350.00 plus 6% tax .
What's the hive think ?

 

[jinx]

Buy it now!

 

[Aemsl69]

Agreed, that is a steal!

 

[markeb]

Post some pics when you get it home. That's a great price.

 

[S&W Fan]

Aarrgghh!!! Another one of these types of threads and I'll explode! I never, ever come across a deal like that. If you didn't buy it your membership here should be revoked!!!!

Ok, just kidding, yes I'll add my voice that you should you buy that without a moment's hesitation. I'd be happy to find a -3 at $450!

 

[mrrick]

Go for it. Great all purpose revolver, with desirable barrel length.

 

[DFrame]

Grab it quick. A K frame in my favorite barrel length? I'd be on that, like a politician on a tax hike!

 

[Nick B]

Thanks for the replies . I'll stop tomorrow and give it a real good looking over .Was pressed for time today .
Maybe I'll try for $350.00 out the door . Doesn't hurt to ask .

 

[Hapworth]

A couple years ago $350 would've been average for that particular revolver. Market has since exploded for 3" K-frames. If that 64 is in quality mechanical shape, buy immediately; even if you end up not keeping it, you'll make a profit.

Unless, of course, you believe in passing along savings to forum members.

 

[StickShift]

I picked up an agency trade in 3" Model 64 for $400 earlier this year with some minor dings and scuffs, and I thought a I got a good deal. I'd pick up another for $350 in a heartbeat!

 

[ColbyBruce]

Run back and buy it.

I gave right at $300.00 for mine five years ago, no box/papers/original stocks; with Pachmayrs and a PWL holster.

 

[bananaman]

Better be waiting at the door! (what is the address anyway???) I have a 64-3 that I traded for a Ruger P89. Nothing special about it. A 4" gun. It currently has C.T. laser grips on it. I am pretty good at putting the dot on items without aiming. Good Luck! Bob

 

[Double-O-Dave]

Here's a photo of my 3.0 inch barreled Model 64-3. I purchased it a couple of years ago - no box, no docs, no factory grips for around $320.00 plus tax. I bought it after failing for years to find my true grail guns - a Model 13 with a 3.0 inch barrel, and/or a Model 65 with a 3.0 inch long barrel. Of course, within a year after buying the Model 64, I acquired both a Model 13-3 and then a Model 65-3. Gotta love those 3.0 inch barreled K-frames.

Regards,

Dave

 

[tekarra]

Another one to say "buy it"

 

[dcopper]

BUY IT PDQ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BobR1]

Today at my local gun shop it would be priced at $500 - $550.

They have not had a keeper S&W on the shelf in a while.

Bob

 

[Nick B]

After giving it a real good looking over today I passed on it . Every screw on it was buggered up. Not bad enough that they couldn't be polished out but proof enough that there might be some Bubba work on the inside .
The strain screw was backed way out. I put it all the way back in .
But the real deal breaker was the front strap of the grip frame . It looked like someone took a Dremel and sanded off the groves to make it smooth .
Someone refresh my memory . Shouldn't the front of the grip frame have groves in it ? My 686 no dash has them .
Other than the Bubba work I felt that the gun was carried but rarely fired .

 

[Hapworth]

...But the real deal breaker was the front strap of the grip frame . It looked like someone took a Dremel and sanded off the groves to make it smooth .
Someone refresh my memory . Shouldn't the front of the grip frame have groves in it ?...

Although there might be an exception here or there, as a rule I don't think the 64 grips ever had grooves.

 

[ColbyBruce]

"Bubba" has worked on guns throughout the South for my entire lifetime and then some. He seldom carries the proper size screwdriver, and often makes do with a knife blade. Go back and test that revolver action thoroughly before you turn your nose up at it over $15.00 worth of screws. Seriously.

 

[Double-O-Dave]

"Bubba" has worked on guns throughout the South for my entire lifetime and then some. He seldom carries the proper size screwdriver, and often makes do with a knife blade. Go back and test that revolver action thoroughly before you turn your nose up at it over $15.00 worth of screws. Seriously.

Concur. Excellent advice, ColbyBruce.

Regards,

Dave