Model 65-2 three Inch

[Browns fan]

I'd be glad to try to walk you thru any part of it. I'm no gunsmith but it’s all relative I guess.

Thank You i know my limitations i’ve tried a gray scotch brite pad on another S/S revolver did not come out to good

 

[SWFan27]

I watch these online with some interest, and the sales price trend has been downward over the past 4-6 months, for no reason I can find. Perhaps disposable income has reached a valley.

Guns are not the only thing I collect that start with a G. Guitars, amps and associated gear are going down in price on the used market in recent months too. on the bright side, maybe now is a great time to get into vintage firearms if you can afford it. And congrats to the OP on a great score.

 

[Enzo Rules]

It cleaned up nice. I must be in a drought since I can’t find a 3 inch 65 or 13 anywhere.

 

[Vtgw938]

I have no expectation to find a 3 inch 66, 19 or 13. But....

 

[SuperMan]

Had a -3 with the same grips for decades that I recently sold to a younger friend... He checked the serial number and turned out it was shipped in his month of birth...

Bob

 

[Bill In Texas]

Awesome! I love me some 65's! Congratulations!

 

[smoothshooter]

I wore my 65-3 hiking in the woods behind my home today. I wish it were P&R, or at least recessed but it's not. However, it is marked BRPD (Baton Rouge) on the frame under the cylinder which does add a lot of value to me. I got it from a guy near Baton Rouge about 15-20 years ago. He had several 3" and 4" BRPD marked S&W's for sale. I should have also gotten a 4" at the time, but hind sight is 20/20. I love police marked guns.

What are the practical advantages of recessed cylinders?

 

[Vtgw938]

What are the practical advantages of recessed cylinders?

More places for crud to hide. Seriously it was for extra strength around the case head that was later determined not necessary I believe.

 

[MajorD]

Here in the southwest finding decent deals on ANY used revolver let alone a 3” has proven near impossible since I moved here 9 years ago.