Babalooie
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You got a great gun at a great price. Congratulations!
Model 645 price check
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paulcam223
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High, older smith revolvers are bringing the money. I own a 645 my dad baught me damn near new 85. no box, long story but mine is going up every year. If you buy it be prepared to wait. Lots of more orphans that can be picked up at abetter value. YMMV
Just bought one
Hi guys (and maybe gals?),
I have been a member of this forum for at least a couple of years now but this is my first post of any kind I think. I just found a 645, one mag, no box here in a Palm Beach County gun shop for $379 and was thrilled to buy it at that price.
It had several scratches on the polished parts but they cleaned up like new with a green Scotch-Brite pad. Sorry about quality of pics - not skilled with photos.
One problem though: the right side safety lever and screw are missing. Found the screw on line but not the safety lever yet - out of stock everywhere.
Apparently it is the same lever as the 639 and 659. So... anybody out there with a spare to sell me?
Hi guys (and maybe gals?),
I have been a member of this forum for at least a couple of years now but this is my first post of any kind I think. I just found a 645, one mag, no box here in a Palm Beach County gun shop for $379 and was thrilled to buy it at that price.
It had several scratches on the polished parts but they cleaned up like new with a green Scotch-Brite pad. Sorry about quality of pics - not skilled with photos.
One problem though: the right side safety lever and screw are missing. Found the screw on line but not the safety lever yet - out of stock everywhere.
Apparently it is the same lever as the 639 and 659. So... anybody out there with a spare to sell me?
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Hello,
Nice first post, and love the 645. Not uncommon to see the missing lever, and for the money you stole that one. You will love it, ridiculously reliable to the point that it will cycle empty brass from the magazine and quite accurate. I love mine, and you will to.
Nice first post, and love the 645. Not uncommon to see the missing lever, and for the money you stole that one. You will love it, ridiculously reliable to the point that it will cycle empty brass from the magazine and quite accurate. I love mine, and you will to.
It's a handsome gun
The 645 is a big, handsome gun. That seems to be the right way to describe it. But of course what really makes it special is its reputation for reliability. Its looks wouldn't impress if it wasn't highly functional. I am very happy to have found one in good shape and I'm looking forward to shooting it - the shop let me shoot 6 rounds through it as a test but that is all I've shot it so far.
Do you think I will have any luck finding that right side safety lever? I imagine they might be hard to come by if it is a commonly lost item. I saw a comment somewhere that they aren't made anymore but I hope that isn't correct.
The 645 is a big, handsome gun. That seems to be the right way to describe it. But of course what really makes it special is its reputation for reliability. Its looks wouldn't impress if it wasn't highly functional. I am very happy to have found one in good shape and I'm looking forward to shooting it - the shop let me shoot 6 rounds through it as a test but that is all I've shot it so far.
Do you think I will have any luck finding that right side safety lever? I imagine they might be hard to come by if it is a commonly lost item. I saw a comment somewhere that they aren't made anymore but I hope that isn't correct.
P33v3
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Very nice! Congrats!
The 645 doesn't get alot of recognition. I find it to be an ultra reliable tack driver. Good looking pistol too. Regards 18DAI.
If I may add to your very eloquent and 100% accurate comment. It is the finest out of the box .45 EVER made...PERIOD!
P33v3
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That was a great deal. You practically robbed them with it.
greyghost803
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LOKING FOR A 645
I AM LOOKING FOR A GOOD 645 AT A 'REASONABLE' PRICE.
I WOULD LIKE TO THROW IN A GOOD S&W 4006, 40 CAL.
THIS GUN IS IN GREAT SHAPE, I BOUGHT TWO AND ONLY NEED ONE. MY IDEA IS TO GET A COLLECTION OF DIFFERENT CALIBERS WITH LOOK ALIKE QUALITIES. THIS IS MY FIRST TIME ON LINE SO, LET ME INTRODUCE MYSELF, I AM 71 YOA AND A RETIRED POLICE MAJOR. FROM A RATHER MEDIUM SIZED TOWN IN SOUTH GA.
P.S.: I HAVE THE PAPERWORK ON THE TWO 40s. THEY ARE BOTH IN GREAT CONDITION AND HAVE EITHER BEEN REWORKED INTERNALLY OR CARRIED BY AN OFFICER WHO WAS LIKE ME AND ONLY SHOT THEM TWICE A YEAR FOR QUALIFICATION.
THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS, ANY INFO OR ADVICE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
FORMER MAJOR, RETIRED
I AM LOOKING FOR A GOOD 645 AT A 'REASONABLE' PRICE.
I WOULD LIKE TO THROW IN A GOOD S&W 4006, 40 CAL.
THIS GUN IS IN GREAT SHAPE, I BOUGHT TWO AND ONLY NEED ONE. MY IDEA IS TO GET A COLLECTION OF DIFFERENT CALIBERS WITH LOOK ALIKE QUALITIES. THIS IS MY FIRST TIME ON LINE SO, LET ME INTRODUCE MYSELF, I AM 71 YOA AND A RETIRED POLICE MAJOR. FROM A RATHER MEDIUM SIZED TOWN IN SOUTH GA.
P.S.: I HAVE THE PAPERWORK ON THE TWO 40s. THEY ARE BOTH IN GREAT CONDITION AND HAVE EITHER BEEN REWORKED INTERNALLY OR CARRIED BY AN OFFICER WHO WAS LIKE ME AND ONLY SHOT THEM TWICE A YEAR FOR QUALIFICATION.
THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS, ANY INFO OR ADVICE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
FORMER MAJOR, RETIRED
Welcome to the forum greyghost803!
I think you might have better luck finding a nice 645, if you post an ad in the "want to buy" ,WTB section of the forum. Its near the bottom of the categories page.
Many shooters here who might have a nice spare for you. Good luck with the search! Regards 18DAI
I think you might have better luck finding a nice 645, if you post an ad in the "want to buy" ,WTB section of the forum. Its near the bottom of the categories page.
Many shooters here who might have a nice spare for you. Good luck with the search! Regards 18DAI
greyghost803
Member
THANKS & AS YOU CAN TELL, I'M NEW AT THIS.
AGAIN, THANKS FOR THE TIP!!
AGAIN, THANKS FOR THE TIP!!
