Mod 64 4” (pre 1980??)

[Jdtackett80]

My grandfather left me his mod 64 .38s. It has the serial number on the bottom of the stock but it is not like the examples I read in the introduction. It is D597601
The model is etched inside the yoke but another number is etched on the inside of the cylinder near the hinge. It says 6032. I would like to have a date. I also have questions about cleaning the metallic buttons on the wooden grip as well as the screw and pin that attach the wood. I will post a photo.
Joshua Tackett
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[L-2]

1973-1974 D510001-D659901

Supica, Jim,Nahas, Richard. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson) (Kindle Locations 16972-16973). F+W Media. Kindle Edition.

We'll try to get this thread moved to the correct forum.

 

[Jdtackett80]

I have never been familiar with forums much less how to appropriately use them. So that means that I did post my thread in the wrong “place “. It should be in the 1961-1980 section. I don’t know if I need to move it or even how I would move it. And now I have turned into my parents.thanks for quick response

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Nice gun amigo. That is the standard barrel Model 64 which was made in the first few years of production-73-74. It is a sought after variant. I'm not sure I understand the two additional questions you pose-the"round things" in the stocks are the medallions and require no special cleaning. The grip screw-just wipe sown and the post that secures the grip panels ot the frame likewise require no special cleaning. There may be some staining from the stocks but that is OK. The serial number is found on the bottom of the grip frame-inside the yoke will be the model designation, in your case it would be Mod 64, and that number is the assembly number used internally to ensure that the right parts get matched up during manufacture.
Your gun is the quintessential S&W revolver but in stainless. It is the gun that S&W built its reputation on, the Military & Police aka Model 10-The 64 is the stainless variant of the Model 10.
Welcome to the forum and don't let any member here try to talk you out of it!
Don't let L 2 concern you-stick around and enjoy the wealth of information available here-we'll help you along.

 

[Sistema1927]

Here is mine, one of my favorites.

 

[31FordA]

I picked up a 4” Model 64ND (no dash, indicating the original engineering version of the gun) a while ago, and it quickly became one of my favorite revolvers. It goes along with me just about every time I go to the range. I have always preferred the taper barrel 4” K frames, they seem to balance better for me. The original taper barrel Model 64’s don’t turn up as often as the heavy barrel versions, I have seen only a few in person over the years.

 

[KEN L]

My grandfather left me his mod 64 .38s. It has the serial number on the bottom of the stock but it is not like the examples I read in the introduction. It is D597601
The model is etched inside the yoke but another number is etched on the inside of the cylinder near the hinge. It says 6032. I would like to have a date. I also have questions about cleaning the metallic buttons on the wooden grip as well as the screw and pin that attach the wood. I will post a photo.
Joshua Tackett
[email protected]

Most likely shipped Jan 1974.

 

[pharmer]

I have D5540xx that was made in the '73-'74 time period. It's another one of the guns that member "Diamonback 68" said "if'n you don't buy it I'm breaking out my cash." I have at least half a dozen guns bought under his "pressure." Joe

 

[jimmyj]

The Model 64 (no dash) is sentimental to me as it was my first department issued service revolver. Prior officers had to furnish their own.

 

[deanodog]

64 (no dash)

 

[Babysitr]

Hang around here, hope there will be many more revolvers to follow! You sure got a great one there... that piece will be tons of fun to shoot