New to Me 13-3 Nickel, 3", Transitional Model

[CobiaS&W]

I recently picked up this NIB Model 13-3 3" Nickel revolver. It has the 13-2 frame overstamped with the 3. It also has a recessed cylinder. I have the original grips but I put on a set of these beautiful Curt Harlow RB Target grips in his Roper pattern. I also included my 13-2 with Culina combat grips.

 

[familyman357oh]

I'm not one for nickel, but that's pretty.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Believe it or not, I like stainless better for carry, but nickel looks better. Hard to beat Roper grips, whether they were made by Harlow or Gagne, if they fit your hand.

I have just within the last couple of years discovered the magic of 3" K frame. It was explained to me logically by my guru Mas Ayoob, but it was only recently that I actually held one in my hands. Works even in SB (not usually true for my slightly small hands) with the right grips.

Just wanted to explain my "like."

 

[stansdds]

I recently picked up this NIB Model 13-3 3" Nickel revolver. It has the 13-2 frame overstamped with the 3. It also has a recessed cylinder.

Recessed chamber cylinder, but no barrel pin and a "3" stamped over the "-2". This would be a transitional piece, S&W was using up their remaining supply of recessed chambers and frames that had already been stamped with a model number. There seem to be a good number of these out there.

 

[kraynky]

Absolutely stunning pair you have there. Makes my pair of 3" 65s and my 13-2 nickel 4"er look,........... well I'm not even going to show them now........��

Congratulations!�� very nice!

 

[iPac]

That nickel piece looks really nice. Whoever did the polishing on it prior to plating did a fine job.

 

[FivePews]

They are both beautiful pistols. Congrats!