I was at The Gun library today and a 3” Smith caught my eye. Looking closer it was a 65-3. I don’t know too much about them but the price seemed good. I hate to ask, but could someone help me with a manufacture date? I’ve tried google for about an hour but have had no luck. The serial number in AZHxxxx. Thanks, Joe
65-3 3”
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It is likely from the late winter to early spring of 1988.
And the suspense is not nice...did you buy it?
And the suspense is not nice...did you buy it?
Good price....LGS had one last year for $600.... would have been $650 OTD here in Pa.
I have two so I passed.
You did well! I thought 3” K frames were immune to the generally depressed gun market but perhaps not. Enjoy!
Very good price for a great gun!
OP; You did swell in my opinion...especially for anything at Cabela's. They are not known for any kind of deal around here. That would have been easy $600 to $650 at Cabela's locally.
Mine is a 4" that I got some years ago, and is a great gun in a great caliber. One of my daughters is a NC LEO and here duty gun is a Glock 21 Gen 4 in .45ACP. During her annual qualification exercises (1 week long) this year, her agency had a bench full of older revolvers, retired duty weapons, etc. for the LEO's to "play with" after qualification sessions were over, and she picked up one of the Smith Model 65-3 with 4" and she shot the "old course" and did very well. I don't think she mentioned that she routinely shoots mine for fun when at home.
Mine (1986) has the "as-issued" service PC Magnas, but occasionally we will add the old 1950's Mershon rubbers if going out for a full range day with full load Maggies. Makes the recoil much more tolerable.
Enjoy yours.......they really don't make them anymore. Range report when you get a chance.
OP; You did swell in my opinion...especially for anything at Cabela's. They are not known for any kind of deal around here. That would have been easy $600 to $650 at Cabela's locally.
Mine is a 4" that I got some years ago, and is a great gun in a great caliber. One of my daughters is a NC LEO and here duty gun is a Glock 21 Gen 4 in .45ACP. During her annual qualification exercises (1 week long) this year, her agency had a bench full of older revolvers, retired duty weapons, etc. for the LEO's to "play with" after qualification sessions were over, and she picked up one of the Smith Model 65-3 with 4" and she shot the "old course" and did very well. I don't think she mentioned that she routinely shoots mine for fun when at home.
Mine (1986) has the "as-issued" service PC Magnas, but occasionally we will add the old 1950's Mershon rubbers if going out for a full range day with full load Maggies. Makes the recoil much more tolerable.
Enjoy yours.......they really don't make them anymore. Range report when you get a chance.
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raisedin99
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You certainly did good on the price.
terry
terry
You stole it
You did steal that! Nice! I and another friend have been looking for one. If I find a decent one at $650 OTD I am a buyer. But the market is bringing more than that. I saw a $600 one that was completely beat to death which he passed on. They are also not easily found locally here either. Lots of 4" around but not 3".
Stirling
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Many S&W M65-2 4" were sold this year in Finland. Weapons were 99% unused, price was only 300 € (332 $).
Apparently Bank of Finland's guard weapons from 1980's-1990's.
Apparently Bank of Finland's guard weapons from 1980's-1990's.
Murdock
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Grayfox
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JMHO: I believe that a 3" K-frame is the perfect carry revolver. Easy to conceal with enough barrel to shoot really well. I've got 3" Models 10 &13 and love 'em.
Bubba, ya done good. Real good!
Bubba, ya done good. Real good!
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Old-time gun traders have a saying for deals like that:
YOU SUCK!
Congrats on your find. That is a heck of a deal these days.
The_Truth
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420 otd is a ridiculous price. I paid more for my M13 with Pachys and honest carry wear. 65 3 inchers are RARE under 600.
RobertJ.
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That is an outstanding price! You did extremely well!
I just bought this 65-3 a few weeks ago. It came with the ammo, and was 695 OTD. I just put Altamont stocks on it to replace the Goodyears, and took it out for its initial testing (very happy!) the day after Christmas (and yes, there will be another post about it!):
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Don Hume H721-OT OWB holster is about $50...I've been pleased with mine for my 65-3.
Texas Star
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A Bianchi Shadow will conceal it well. I've carried a four-inch M-66 in one.
JMHO: I believe that a 3" K-frame is the perfect carry revolver. Easy to conceal with enough barrel to shoot really well. I've got 3" Models 10 &13 and love 'em.
Bubba, ya done good. Real good!
+ the barrel is long enough for full extraction.
With shipping and $40 FFL fees, I have close to $700 in mine.
May be too much, but I aint ever regretted it. Wasn't a trade in gun, and is about as perfect as anyone could want.
