Dieseltech56
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Here's proof they all exist together 
Model 64 / 65 Three Inch
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THE PILGRIM
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A while back I looked at a really nice one.
And I had a roll of Benjamin's in my pants!
Don't know why I didn't buy that gun!
And I had a roll of Benjamin's in my pants!
Don't know why I didn't buy that gun!
75Vette
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I don't have either but wanted to say congrats on both of those! And as usual your choice of grips make them pop!
My last 64 was 4"-1 OHP model in 357. Repost but here's extent of my 3" 65's. -5 LS and -3.
Walter Rego
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While the Model 13 and 65 3 inch guns are in high demand and draw a premium price, I sure would not feel under gunned with a 3 inch Heavy Barrel Model 10 or Model 64 loaded with Buffalo Bore .38 Special 158 grain SWCHP's.
Mehutch
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This is my Model 65-1 4" the second gun I ever bought. Still shoot it, still love it. Cost me $200 bucks in 1976.
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question re: Model 65's
I,too,love the 3" models. My only one is a 686/CS1 but I'd like to add. Can anybody tell me-of all the Model 65 series which was made in 3" and which is regarded as the "best" series. Thanks in advance. note:I'd probably have my gunsmith bob the hammer.
I,too,love the 3" models. My only one is a 686/CS1 but I'd like to add. Can anybody tell me-of all the Model 65 series which was made in 3" and which is regarded as the "best" series. Thanks in advance. note:I'd probably have my gunsmith bob the hammer.
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Good question.
I'd say odds of finding one factory-original are a little bit better than locating a unicorn.
elm_creek_smith
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I had a 3 inch Model 65 years ago when stationed in Germany. Unfortunately, it was stolen after we returned to CONUS. I replaced it with a 3 inch Model 13-3 wearing Pachmayr Compacs. I replaced the grips with Bianchi Lightning grips and carried it as my EDC for over 20 years. I recently "loaned" it to my son-in-law. Here it is with my 4 inch Model 65-1.
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Question about this one.Everyone's seen all these pics but I'll post again
64-5 converted to 357 magnum
Converted, how so? Simply by reaming the chambers, or a cylinder swap?
I've always wondered if modern S&W revolver cylinders in .38 Special are made exactly the same way as .357 cylinders. In typical modern manufacturing, this would make the most sense.
Got a few 65s and 64s. A three inch 64 I'd use for a hiking gun but I have a Speed Six in .38 spl. I use for that now when I 'light hike'.
I only wish the 2 and 3 inch 64/65s had red insert front sights. Those stainless steel sights are hard to pick up in sunny conditions (and yes I know about painting them but, come on, they should have came with something one could see.)
I only wish the 2 and 3 inch 64/65s had red insert front sights. Those stainless steel sights are hard to pick up in sunny conditions (and yes I know about painting them but, come on, they should have came with something one could see.)
My only 3" is this 686+ - 6
All my other "snubs" are 2" or 2.5". This one survived last year's fire unscathed whilst residing under a pillow. Some others got water damaged and I have already liquidated (pun intended) four of the "stained" revolvers. Two 2" Model 10s, one 2" Model 15, and one 4" Model 12. We shall see about the rest.
But this beauty is going nowhere!
All my other "snubs" are 2" or 2.5". This one survived last year's fire unscathed whilst residing under a pillow. Some others got water damaged and I have already liquidated (pun intended) four of the "stained" revolvers. Two 2" Model 10s, one 2" Model 15, and one 4" Model 12. We shall see about the rest.
But this beauty is going nowhere!
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Dieseltech56
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Cylinder and barrel swap. I'm not sure if the cylinders are or aren't the same metal composition between calibers but a model 65/65 cylinder isn't very expensive. It's cheap insurance against magnum pressures.
I made a thread here about my experiences
Model 64-5 project gun
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