Model 67 With Adustable Stainless Rear Sight?

[E-Squared]

I've come across a Model 67, pinned barrel, with fully integrated blade front sight (but no orange ramp) that has an adjustable rear sight, but in stainless (not blued).

I must have it wrong, but I thought the 67-No-Dash had a totally fixed rear sight and the 67-1 introduced adjustable rear sight but in blued finish (or was that not until the 67-2?)...

Wasn't able to take pics and forgot to open the yoke. Will that be the only way to tell?

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[viceunit]

I have a 67 no dash 5K303 with a stainless rear sight assembly. The 67 is the stainless version of the model 15, as you probably know, and thus, it had an adjustable rear sight. I don't know at what point the rear sight was changed to the blued version.

 

[jdlii]

Sounds like a correct Mod. 67 "no dash" with a stainless steel rear sight and a front sight without an insert.

Great handguns and fantastic shooters!

 

[ken158]

I've come across a Model 67, pinned barrel, with fully integrated blade front sight (but no orange ramp) that has an adjustable rear sight, but in stainless (not blued).

I must have it wrong, but I thought the 67-No-Dash had a totally fixed rear sight and the 67-1 introduced adjustable rear sight but in blued finish (or was that not until the 67-2?)...

Wasn't able to take pics and forgot to open the yoke. Will that be the only way to tell?

Thanks in advance for any help!

The 67 never had a fixed rear sight. Your gun sounds correct as a first year issue.

 

[E-Squared]

Got it sorted out, guys, thanks so much. The 67s seem to get high marks from all, no matter the vintage.

 

[UncleEd]

The 67 never had a fixed rear sight. Your gun sounds correct as a first year issue.

This.

While the stainless rear sight is nifty, I remember
blackening one with a marker pen and ditto for
the back of the front sight.

 

[153]

Black or silver the rear sight assembly was stainless. It was just "coated" black for traditional sensibilities.

The bottom of the sight is stamped with an "S" .

 

[markeb]

E-Squared, I believe you may be thinking of a M64, which has a fixed rear sight.

 

[PALADIN85020]

This excellent Model 67-1 was shipped in April of 1978. All 67s were stainless steel and had adjustable rear sights. The very early rear sights on these were also made from stainless steel, but these were soon changed to black to prevent sight glare. The Model 67 was essentially a Model 15, but in stainless rather than blue or nickel. I consider the Model 67 as arguably the most practical .38 special revolver ever made by S&W.

These are very stout revolvers. After misreading a powder scale adjustment in my callow youth, I nearly blew one up with a massive overcharge of powder. Although the cylinder bulged, it did not fracture. I later sold the gun saying all it needed was a new cylinder - there was no damage to the top strap.

John

 

[Lobster Picnic]

I have a no dash which dates to 1974, so maybe it's one of the later ones to have the all-stainless sights. I like the stainless sights since they are easy to pick up whether the target is dark or light.

My 67 had seen plenty of use and even a bit of neglect, but was mechanically solid, is very accurate and has performed flawlessly. It currently serves as my wife's bedside gun.

 

[Titan Tom]

I agree with John, and I believe the 67 is the absolute best choice in 38spl for the average 'working Joe'. There are more expensive options out there, but the 67 is simply the best combination of size, cost, and features you can find in a very versatile caliber. My 67 is one of the early ones with the stainless sight set, and it will never be sold off until after I take the 'Big Dirt Nap'.

As I read through the various threads here, its amazing how many of us Smith collectors keep most of our pieces securely in the safe, all cleaned up with a healthy coat of Ren Wax, but identify their 67's as their 'nightstand' guns.

Although I'm a 'Smith guy' like most of y'all, I feel the same way about a stainless Security Six in either 4 or 6 inch versions. Perfectly sized and featured for the 357 cartridge. If Goldilocks were in the market for a 357, she'd probably find a Late model 60 too small, the 686 too big, but the Security Six 'just right'.

And both are rising quickly in price as their true value becomes recognized by more and more revolver enthusiasts. If you find good examples of either one at a reasonable price, go for it, you will not be disappointed!

 

[Triggernosis]

Does anyone know if they ever made the 67 with an interchangeable front sight blade and without the lock in the frame?