New to me police trade in 64-3

[FLGun]

Non-Pinned 64-3 just picked it up. Has quite the finish wear, scratches. Looking for info on the S on the bottom of the barrel and the B7 near the cylinder yoke, could it be from the Police department it came from? Don't see any other marks on the gun for location department ect. Based on the serial AHV # it is from around 1985. Do the stocks appear genuine S&W and Orginal to the gun?

Thank you,

Austin

 

[jeffrefrig]

Don't know the answer, but I really like the stocks on that. Nice gun.

 

[Camster]

Just factory inspector or assembly marks. Not PD applied.
I think the stocks are original...or original type.

 

[jbtrucker]

Magna Service Stocks till 64-5 changed to Synthetic grips

 

[Narragansett]

Very nice. I almost bought one a few weeks ago. They are great shooters. I had a M65, same gun but 357, and that was a real nice shooter. So why did I get rid of it? Just plain foolish. Enjoy?

 

[Igiveup]

I have one and it is one of my favorite shooters. I think the magna grips are correct, check inside the right grip to see if the sn is there.

 

[Bald1]

I have a DAO 64-3. Put a wolf spring set in it and it's one of my favorite shooters. Spends a lot of time with me in the woods as well.

 

[Igiveup]

I forgot to mention that the "S" stamped on the bottom of the barrel means stainless. Mine also has it.

 

[Igiveup]

Also, I use Flitz polish on my stainless revolvers.

 

[stansdds]

Yes, the "S" indicates stainless steel.

 

[ZGrand]

Looks to have been well carried, but well maintained.

 

[Old cop]

Looks like my issued weapon before we transitioned to the Glock.

 

[Baxter6551]

Picked one up from my buddies Uncles collection prior to his death. He was a policeman in MA. Then done over like the factory "combat revolver package" and here sporting some Grasshorn stocks.

 

[Model1567]

I forgot to mention that the "S" stamped on the bottom of the barrel means stainless. Mine also has it.

...so it won't be confused for a Nickel finish.

Nice guns everyone. I feel truly blessed to be here.
Thanks for the stellar posts. -b