Model 63 no dash 4" virtually new
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You know for us old-timers, it's kind of hard to imagine paying $700 for a .22 J frame revolver. However, I paid $296 for mine brand new back in '79 (serial 104401). Don't know what the inflation value would be today but I bet it's at least $700. So, congratulations to you for your wise purchase. And I mean that in all sincerity. I don't think I've shot more than 50 rounds through mine. It's a fine gun, but I always enjoyed shooting semi-autos in .22. And I prefer to plink with my 2 inch 34-1. I'll attach a pic of mine exhibiting some of the most horribly mismatched stocks ever to come out of Springfield. I used to be upset about it, but now it's kind of like a badge of pride! Wierd huh?
Loeman:
I have an exact M63 I also bought new about the same time yours was made and the most amazing thing is my stocks are mis-matched just like yours - HEY, MAYBE WE SHOULD TRADE ONE SIDE TO EACH OTHER
I will take a picture later and post it.ADDED PHOTO'S: they actually match better in the photo's than in real life!
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4" J Frame 22, either a 63 or 34 (or pre war Kit Gun) is probably one of the most useful teaching handguns ever made. Big enough for an adult, small enough for a youth. Minimal recoil, not too heavy, very accurate, whats not to like!
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Loeman:
Well maybe mine are not quite as bad mis-match as yours - just two different shades. As I have said in my PM to you, I've seen more than ours mis-matched on this particular model for some reason. The ONLY thing I can think of is that Square Butt J Frame grips are probably a whole lot less common than the RB variety and they just have less to choose from when picking grips for a revolver. The other reason could be the person selecting the grip sets is COLOR BLIND or has a WEIRD SENSE OF HUMOR!!! Amazing they made it past the final inspection - huh?
Well maybe mine are not quite as bad mis-match as yours - just two different shades. As I have said in my PM to you, I've seen more than ours mis-matched on this particular model for some reason. The ONLY thing I can think of is that Square Butt J Frame grips are probably a whole lot less common than the RB variety and they just have less to choose from when picking grips for a revolver. The other reason could be the person selecting the grip sets is COLOR BLIND or has a WEIRD SENSE OF HUMOR!!! Amazing they made it past the final inspection - huh?
ColbyBruce
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I have a set of target stocks that came off a 67 that are horribly mis-matched as well.
Thoughts??
It jest don't git no better'n that.
Great gun. Good price. Have fun.
It jest don't git no better'n that.
Great gun. Good price. Have fun.
The 63 is a neat revolver but really not sure whats driving the market so high when the K-22 is superior in almost every way.
Admittedly far less J frame 22lrs were made but that was a direct result of the lower demand when they were new .
Again not ridiculing the Model 63 or 34 just dont see spending more than K-22 when you are getting "Less gun"....All just IMO....Wink
K-22s and 17s and 18s are for shooting a lot while........... IMHO ....... 34's and 63's are for carrying..........and shooting a little
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hatchdog
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Thoughts? you did well. I just finally found my M/63, no box, no papers, no tools and no original grips. I paid $600.00 for it and was happy to do so!!!
I bought mine in 1981 for $263. I put a set a target stocks on it I love the way it handles and shoots great. And I have a post-war k22 that I love as well but did model 63 is a holster gun for me.
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