Model 13-1

[ky40601]

Got this one yesterday at a local gun shop.

Model 13-1 M&P .357 Mag (NIB)

Jackie

 

[Jack Flash]

Very nice.

IMHO, the M13 outshines the much-vaunted M19 when put to the use for which they were designed.

 

[kcphelps]

WOW, you really did well! I agree with Mr. Flash.
Do you mind saying how much that beauty was?

 

[HAWKEYE10]

That is really nice. Don

 

[18DAI]

Thats a really beautiful model 13! Congrats!

Another perfect example of everything you need, and nothing you don't! Enjoy that 13! Regards 18DAI.

 

[ky40601]

Thanks all.

I don't mind. With taxes, it cost me $530 and change. Don't know if I paid too much or not. I just couldn't leave the shop with out it.

Jackie

 

[Jack Flash]

You would have paid that or more in my area.

 

[kcphelps]

Why, you could have bought a brand new plastic gun for that amount!
j/k
Congratulations!

 

[semperfi71]

Nice purchase. One of the handiest revolvers around and very universal in its applications.

 

[WVfishguy]

My wife's 13-1 with Ahrends maple grips:

A good M-13 costs more than a 19 in my area. It was a number of years before we found one we could afford - and that was after buying three Model 19s!

IMHO, $530 is a very good deal for your gun. Actually, I think you stole it! You have the original box, grips, the whole nine yards! I'm so jealous.

 

[ky40601]

WVfishguy,

Thanks. Your wife has a fine looking Smith as well. It looks to be in real good conidition, too.

Jackie

 

[Dennis The B]

Great looking revolver. And that's a very fair price. Enjoy it!

 

[three p]

Will never ever get rid of mine. Bought mine in 77'. Lot of bang for bucks back then.

These revolvers are what Smith and Wesson's reputation was built on, I think.

 

[jimmyjoe]

I purchased this 13-1 from a friend in the early 1970s for $150. It is my first S&W revolver.

 

[j38]

Wow! That's a really clean example of a Model 13. Even though the 3-inch versions are very popular now, that 4-inch barrel looks pretty good from where I sit.

As an aside to anyone who knows ... did they often leave off the engineering change on the box label?

Thanks,

Jerry

 

[StingrayG4]

I consider that to be a very good price. Super nice 13 you've got there.

-S

 

[WVfishguy]

A local dealer - my best S&W connection - told me TODAY he has a Model 13 in pawn, ready to be sold next week.

I can't wait - you can't have too many 13s.

 

[Ravenn]

I have a 13 3" round butt...wouldn'tn take nothing for it.... will find a 4" wound butt some day..
Ravenn in Ky

 

[Allen-frame]

Hello Jackie. I know what you mean. Not being able to walk away from a perfect Smith ,with box and all.
But , now you're screwed. Unless you just collect. Are you going to shoot it?
I have a 3" 13-2 that has been fired little if at all ,and I will
not shoot it.
It just sits in the safe and glares at me every time I pull it
out and fondle it.
These K-magnums just beg to be shot.
I also paid $500. for mine ,and don't regret it.

Good luck with yours.

Regards , Allen Frame

 

[akfishguide]

I purchased one just like it here on the forum a few months ago. Nice gun!

 

[ky40601]

Allen,

Sorry, being late getting with you.

First, I want to say thanks for all the kind comments.

Second, you sure have a nice lookng 13 yourself.

I too will probably keep it mint in the box locked away in the vault. Darn it is too pretty to shoot. Besides, I have over fifty different handguns to choose from to shoot.

Jackie

 

[ENGINE18]

Wow, that nickle 13 is spectacular! The the other 13s are great as well. I wish I had one. I really like fixed site K-frames. Alas, I only have two stainless steel versions; M64-2" (.38) and my go to the grave, M65-5, 3", which is my favorite.

 

[Captain38]

Wow, that nickle 13 is spectacular!

If your referring to ky40601's, I BELIEVE it's blue based on its box label and the photo of it in the box.

Ky40601, please correct me if I'm wrong!

 

[SHOOTER13]

Congrats...

Very nice find...good luck with her !!

The second firearm I ever purchased was a nickel plated Model 13-3...3" bull barrel...bought to go with my first purchase, a Model 19 Combat Magnum 6" barrel ( tt ts rr wo ).

Paid $185 back in the late 70's.

Gotta love them K frames !!

 

[tck]

I agree with you KY40601 I could not have left without that pistol. Nice find.

 

[XTrooper]

Outstanding Model 13-1! Congratulations, that's a beautiful example!

Here are my two. A blued 13-1 and a nickel 13-2 photographed with a vintage Hoyt Idaho State Police front break holster.

Model 13-1

Model 13-2

 

[camsdaddy]

I lusted over this 13-1 on another forum. It is indeed blue. I said wow there and say wow here. Jackie that gun sure shines.