S&W 65-5…first revolver purchase

[MilRob]

Found this one and a twin. Ended up buying them both. No idea the market on them. Typically a semi auto guy but something about them caught my

 

[robertrwalsh]

You chose well.

 

[rbmac52]

This is a great gun. It seems the LadySmith connotation turns off some S&W fans, but it is the unique configuration of this gun that gets such high praise. The 3" barrel with shrouded ejector rod, and the fixed sights in a K-frame package make this model an all business carry gun with excellent concealability and .357 Magnum performance.

 

[MilRob]

Something about the gun just felt right. I was going to buy one of them and walked out with both. They were in my option reasonably priced I think. Need some normal cleaning but they don’t look abused.

 

[magnum0710]

This is a great gun. It seems the LadySmith connotation turns off some S&W fans, but it is the unique configuration of this gun that gets such high praise. The 3" barrel with shrouded ejector rod, and the fixed sights in a K-frame package make this model an all business carry gun with excellent concealability and .357 Magnum performance.

I don't care if it says Ladysmith on it, a full shroud 3 inch 65 RB? Sign me up!!!

I was considering the black/blue Rossi RP63 recently because it reminds me of a 3 inch 13 only with a full shroud. Oddly I don't see the 65 when I look at the stainless Rossi but that black/blue one makes me think model 13 as soon as I see it for some reason.

 

[Baxter6551]

Welcome to the forum. Most here would relish finding one of those let alone 2. May I be the first inquiring mind to ask ….. how much ?

 

[MilRob]

Not knowing the market at all I figured I couldn’t go wrong with the price. Figured any Smith revolver in good shape should be worth at least $200. I walked out the door for $400 for both of them.

 

[wproct]

That's a pair of very nice revolvers.

 

[Baxter6551]

STOP THIEF !!! Holy cow !! You paid about $600 to $700 too little… EACH !

 

[MilRob]

Well I didn’t think I was that bad of a thief!! I knew it was a good deal. Didn’t think they were worth that kind of money.

 

[CH4]

Incredible deal! Let me know where to send the cake with the hidden file.

I too am a big fan of 2.5 and 3 inch K frames.

 

[Engine49guy]

Welcome to the forum,
Had to check to see if it was April 1st.
Those 65-5 Ladysmiths can bring $1k each in high condition,
carry shooter condition maybe $700-$750
I'd say you did well.

 

[murphydog]

You got the deal of the year so far, and a nominee for deal of the decade!

Personally I’d go back there and see what other mispriced revolver bargains they have. Enjoy!

 

[jrc1]

I picked the upper one yesterday 65-6 $850 with box
Lower one last year 65-5 it has the zipper bag $800


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[Bullet Bob]

I've made this point before, but it's been a while. I don't mind the LadySmith marking at all. If a gunsmith works on and is an expert on guns, and a goldsmith works with gold, then a ladysmith . . .

 

[MilRob]

These were the only two revolvers in the shop. Rest were semi auto

 

[petepeterson]

You made a heck of an entrance...
Congrats.

 

[Hoosierville IRN]

You got an excellent deal on two great revolvers! Congrats!

 

[murphydog]

These were the only two revolvers in the shop. Rest were semi auto

Darn it, they may actually know how much those are worth…

 

[charlie sherrill]

Not knowing the market at all I figured I couldn’t go wrong with the price. Figured any Smith revolver in good shape should be worth at least $200. I walked out the door for $400 for both of them.

Get the sheriff on the phone!