Model 64 2 inch - just a weird story and a $ question

[ISCS Yoda]

I'm just curious - if I knew that S&W made a 2" M64 I had forgotten but last night I was a friend's house, we were talking guns, he dropped a gun on his coffee table, a small revolver, and since I had been at the dentist yesterday all I was carrying was my M642 so I put it next to his gun. Typically lookalikes for the most part I really didn't focus much on his gun, I know he owns at least one if not two J-frames, but he picked the 642 up and asked me how many rounds it held. I said five.....and then wondered why he would ask me that so I picked up his gun and opened the cylinder to see what it had in it.

Much to my surprise it felt larger than a j-frame but I hadn't paid attention yet and it was 6 rounds inside so I held the gun to the light - a Model 64 snubbie! - MAN, I wished I had my custom M64 with me.

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Anyway, I'm just curious - what does a 2" Model 64 sell for these days if you can find one?

Yes, yes, I liked it, and I'm tempted to find one, I have more K frame snubs than almost anything else, but first I need some expert advice on what the dollars might be.

Gracias.

 

[zipty6]

This one cost me $419.95 from J&G Sales in November of 2014.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

That's interesting zipty6 - it has the bobbed hammer like mine. Is it DAO, too?

400 to 500 bucks is probably about right for a K frame snubby these days. Thanks!!!

 

[zipty6]

That's interesting zipty6 - it has the bobbed hammer like mine. Is it DAO, too?

400 to 500 bucks is probably about right for a K frame snubby these days. Thanks!!!

It is DAO. The trigger is very smooth. I also ordered a few 4" DAO Model 64s from them for about $50 less. My understanding was that the 4" were for a Brinks contract. I don't know the origin of the 2", but they had them in stock at the same time.

Unfortunately, the 4" ones had to be sold during a time of financial need. The 2" Model 64 made the short list of keepers.

 

[SAFireman]

You would be lucky to find one like zipty6 for that kind of dough today....it seems they have a following....500 would get you one, maybe not as nice and not bobbed.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

You would be lucky to find one like zipty6 for that kind of dough today....it seems they have a following....500 would get you one, maybe not as nice and not bobbed.

Likely correct - 2" K frames are highly desirable these days. 400 if the seller doesn't know the demand. 500 if he does. Heck, I paid more than 600, actually $650, I think, for my Model 15 2 inch, and that was a couple of years ago.

My thread on my acquisition of the customized M64 is detailed and unimportant but I can tell you that as a 4" heavy barrel re-import (if Brinks had it they took it out of the USA) the DAO trigger was the worst trigger I have ever encountered on a modern hand gun.

It's great now, of course.

Having a genuine 2" M 64 would enhance my addiction, I mean collection, errrrrr......collection addiction?

 

[shotguntom]

I have on in my collection, and I highly suggest tracking one down. Great revolver.

 

[99savage308]

Got one. Did the bobbed hammer and DAO. S&W smoothies grips with Tyler grip adapter. Love it. Get ya one man

 

[bob42]

Personally witnessed a sale last weekend at a big show. Model 64 2" with original wood stocks, a April 1975 shipped gun sold for $600. No box or papers but very clean & tight.

 

[alwaysoutdoors]

Smith & Wesson Model 64 with box 38spl : Revolvers at GunBroker.com

 

[KEN L]

Saw a very nice one sell at the show in Atlanta this past weekend, no box - Goodyears $400.

 

[bananaman]

Obviously not a 64, but purchased this 10-5 on GB in march for $320 shipped. Certainly nothing more than a shooter. I changed the beat factory R.B. factory stocks. Sure enjoy shooting it! Bob

 

[Lonegle57]

I bought one a couple weeks ago at a local gun show. Had goodyears and some wear, out the door for 375. Now to find a good holster....

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Now to find a good holster....

Good luck with that!!!!!

Since 2" K frames are not manufactured any longer the holster makers don't have a lot of interest in them.

Dave Workman - D&D Gunleather - he's on this Forum if you can catch up to him. He can make a nice holster for it.

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Also, Mike 'Doc' Barranti, can do it, too:

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I happen to have an old Assault Systems holster designed for small revolvers - if you search for them you'll find Elite Survival Systems and Delta Force Tactical Systems. They make them under one of those names, now. But if you want leather I'd contact Dave or Doc.

One other interesting option for an IWB - Bianchi makes a model called the 3S - I THINK!! - it's IWB for 2.5" or 3" revolvers. I can't recall for sure but I think 2.5", like for a snubbie M66. They're not terribly expensive. I obtained one and my local cobbler cut it back for me, eliminating the leather on the end that I didn't need.

 

[stormin70]

One other interesting option for an IWB - Bianchi makes a model called the 3S - I THINK!! - it's IWB for 2.5" or 3" revolvers. I can't recall for sure but I think 2.5", like for a snubbie M66. They're not terribly expensive. I obtained one and my local cobbler cut it back for me, eliminating the leather on the end that I didn't need.

The newest version of the 3S Pistol Pocket is nice in that the belt loops are very adjustable for cant. You can go pretty much all the way around, so FBI, neutral and cross-draw are all options. That holster will take anywhere from 2" to 3" barrels. I have one for my 2" Model 64 and it's what I use for IWB.

For OWB, the Galco Combat Master is another affordable choice. Currently, I use that or a Desantis Thumbreak Scabbard as the thumbreak helps to keep the hammer spur out of my ribs when fishing and hiking.

 

[Kifaru]

There are a few holster options out there if you look. I'm very pleased with my holsters from Lobo Gun leather, but I can't speak first hand about the products made under the new ownership. However, I understand that they are just as nice. The last time I checked, Sideguard makes more than one style for 2" K-Frames. Also, don't forget the king of snubby leather, Bobby Mac. Bobby Mac's holsters are not inexpensive, but he doesn't make holsters for 1911s or Glocks. Plenty of folks do that. He just makes fine leather holsters for snub nose revolvers. If you're looking for something in Kydex, the choices get very slim. JM Custom Kydex used to make an IWB in Kydex for the K-Frame, but I didn't see it cataloged after looking just now. If you really wanted one though, they probably still have the blanks. Just call them and ask.

 

[Beachcomber]

I'd recommend Bobby Mac Holsters. I had him make a "DB Belt Holster" for my 2" Model 64 and the holster carries my Mod. 64 very securely and comfortably.

 

[AZretired]

It is DAO. The trigger is very smooth. I also ordered a few 4" DAO Model 64s from them for about $50 less. My understanding was that the 4" were for a Brinks contract. I don't know the origin of the 2", but they had them in stock at the same time.

Unfortunately, the 4" ones had to be sold during a time of financial need. The 2" Model 64 made the short list of keepers.

If you check the S&W Standard Catalogue, S&W did make the 64-4 in 2" Bobbed DAO for Brinks in 1997. I picked up mine from J&G in 2012 for $365.00. I carry it in an El Paso Saddlery "Street Combat". They still make it, great holster.

 

[326MOD10]

I have a LOBO holster from Ray for my Model 64 but have ordered holsters from the new owners and find the quality to be very good.

To the original question I just purchased a 2 inch Model 64-4, with box, some papers, original grips and most important very nice Combat Grips (dated sometime in the 80's but the last number on the stamp dropped off) for $420.00. The seller had 850 rounds of ammo they wanted to get rid of as well so paid $600.00 for whole deal.

And I forgot some rubber Pachmayr grips and a Buchmeir IWB clip holster.

I considered the price to be very good and when you throw in the grips it is excellent.

 

[5Wire]

Here's my track on the 64 snubbie:

Smith & Wesson 64 2 in Barrel. Revolver in .38 Spl. Blue Book of Gun Values (36th Edition) indicates between $275 in 95% condition and $515 in 100% condition for this gun. I have 39 recorded prices for this model gun from $300 to $824 over a period of 7 Yrs 5 Mos ending August 31, 2016. The average price as of that date was $463. No refurbs, no refinishes, regular sights. All represented as 95% or better. No distinction for engineering revision, if any, no special editions, no distinctions for box, papers, tools. Current or last MSRP is $689.

The last 10 prices I have for this model since 10/4/2013 range from $384 to $824 averaging $542