Idle curiosity about Model 64 variants

[Zumkopf]

Can anyone point me to a list of the different versions of the Model 64? I just acquired a -6, and am curious as to where it falls in the evolutionary line.

 

[Hapworth]

This links to an e-copy of the SCSW page on the Model 64 and its variations:

https://books.google.com/books?id=D...odel 64 standard catalog smith wesson&f=false

 

[scha]

The 64-6 version came out in 1998. The first Model 64s were introduced in 1970. The 64-6 was a major change and introduced a different frame shape, with MIM hammer with a floating firing pin.

Hope this helps.

Steve

 

[jimmyj]

My first Agency issued service revolver (1974/75 ?) was a Model 64 no dash. I was last on the list, as I wanted to keep using my own personal revolver (blued). All the other officers had the Model 64 H.B. and the only Model 64 left was the "No Dash". (pencil barrel) It was well used when it came to me but it was a "Tack Driver". After the change to GLOCKs, I purchased it from the dealer that took the Smiths in on trade for Glocks. The Model 64 and I are old now, but the Model 64 has held up much better than me and it is stil a "Tack Driver".

 

[kaaskop49]

My first Agency issued service revolver (1974/75 ?) was a Model 64 no dash. I was last on the list, as I wanted to keep using my own personal revolver (blued). All the other officers had the Model 64 H.B. and the only Model 64 left was the "No Dash". (pencil barrel) It was well used when it came to me but it was a "Tack Driver". After the change to GLOCKs, I purchased it from the dealer that took the Smiths in on trade for Glocks. The Model 64 and I are old now, but the Model 64 has held up much better than me and it is stil a "Tack Driver".

Jimmy, I hope you got a "buy" from that dealer. At our range/FFL in NYC, we always took pride and pleasure to offer courtesy to all LE agency (and there are many) personnel in the metropolitan area.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

Model 64 Military & Police Stainless, .38 Special

-n 1970, Introduction, 4” tapered barrel, Magna stocks, flash chromed hammer & trigger.
-1 1972, 4" Heavy barrel introduction, made for Oklahoma Highway Patrol, .357 Magnum; later became the M-65.
. . 1973, Heavy barrel only.
-2 1977, Change to put the gas ring from the yoke to the cylinder on 2" versions.
-3 1977, Change to put the gas ring from the yoke to the cylinder on heavy barrel versions.
. . 1982, Delete pinned barrels.
-4 1988, New yoke retention system/radius stud package/hammer nose bushing/ floating hand/on 2" tapered barrel version.
-5 1988, New yoke retention system on 3" & 4", hammer nose bushing, floating hand.
. . 1991, 3" heavy barrel became standard production.
. . 1994, Change star extractor, change to synthetic grips.
. . 1995-96, Delete square butt model.
. . 1996, Begin shipments in blue plastic cases.
. . 1996, Serrated backstrap & forestrap on RB frame for about 18 months, then discontinued.
. . 1997, Change thumbpiece/ship with Master trigger lock/change to MIM trigger.
-6 1998, Change frame design: eliminate cylinder stop stud, change to MIM hammer with floating firing pin, change internal lockwork.
. . 2001, Ship with fired case.
-7 2002, Introduce internal key lock system.
-8 2004, New two-piece barrel design.​

 

[Zumkopf]

Thanks for the help/info!

The MIM hammer doesn't bother me. I'm just glad it's pre-lock.

 

[jimmyj]

Jimmy, I hope you got a "buy" from that dealer. At our range/FFL in NYC, we always took pride and pleasure to offer courtesy to all LE agency (and there are many) personnel in the metropolitan area.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

I don't recall what my purchase price was for the Model 64, but I have managed to hold on to it though some poor times.