M65 generational differences ?

[OldLawman]

I currently have two different M65 3" revolvers, a 65-3 and 65-5.

The one main different I can see is that the -5 has the newer, larger crain screw with a spring-loaded plunger. Otherwise, both are almost identical - hard chromed hammers and triggers, no MIM, spring loaded firing pins on hammers, no barrel pin, non-recessed chambers, old style extractors.

In the past I have owned M65s with case hardened hammers and triggers, and have seen the later versions with MIM parts.

Does anyone have a handy chart that lists the major design changes ?

Thanks.

 

[Dwaine]

65-5 here....

 

[L-2]

For Post 1:

"65-3 1982 Eliminate cylinder counterbore and pinned barrel
Slight change in cylinder length to 1.62"

65-4 1988 New yoke retention system/ Floating hand /hammer nose bushing radius stud package on 4" square butt

65-5 1988 New yoke retention system/ Floating hand /hammer nose bushing-radius stud package on 3" round butt 1991 Introduction of “LadySmith” variation w/ 3-inch barrel, round butt frame, smooth Rosewood grips


Supica, Jim,Nahas, Richard. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson) (Kindle Locations 8973-8975). F+W Media. Kindle Edition. "

You might want to buy the SCSW 4th Edition (unless there's a newer version)

 

[OldLawman]

M65 differences

Thanks for that info. Oddly enough, my 65-5 does not have the floating hand.