Model 64&65 projects

[55 210]

Guess I really like projects, aka glutton for punishment, but found these among others.
Was wondering about the 65-3 round butt and if it would have been anything other than a 3” bbl? And just noticed the hole in frame where Ben pointed out below was for frame lug which I didn’t know came out. And 64 is a no dash 4” tapered bbl. Any ideas of what to do with these to make into, of course, non collectible shooters? Thanks for looking…

http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=627019&d=1683658344

 

[19leben]

The 65-3 round butt would have had a 3” barrel as you believe. And the little hole is for what’s called the frame lug. Keeps the cylinder from slipping off the yoke when opened.

I think I’d have fun with the 65, and install blue cylinder and barrel to make a sort of “Pinto”. But try to stick with a 3” barrel.


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[BMCM]

Make a pair of these maybe?

Cheers
Bill

 

[cd228]

Make a pair of these maybe?

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Cheers
Bill

If you don't mind my asking, where did you find that barrel? I've been looking for a 3inch heavy barrel for a 64 for a while and that one looks really nice.

 

[BMCM]

It started as a 4 inch. Cut it to 3.125 with a hacksaw then replicated the factory crown with a radius turning tool on a small lathe. Take off four inch tubes are pretty easy to come by.

Cheers
Bill