S&W Model 64-3 DAO

[Sixgun100]

Thanks to my friend and fellow Forum Member Vtgw938, I’m very pleased to be the new owner of this Model 64-3 DOA. Not a NY-1 Model, but shares some of the features. Finish is standard stainless steel. Compared to N or L frames, it is a joy to carry! And it is a shooter!! I’ve been carrying it in a holster produced by Marco out of NYC that was specifically made for the NY-1. It has a thumb snap that covers the bobbed hammer. Loaded with Buffalo Bore 158 grain LSWC HP listed at 1000 fps, it makes a formidable carry revolver.

 

[Birdhunter6]

Very nice revolver & rig. Not to mention the Safariland Comp 2, perfect for carry IMHO!

 

[Vtgw938]

Very nice revolver & rig. Not to mention the Safariland Comp 2, perfect for carry IMHO!

You had to mention the Comp II's. He won't own a gun without them.

 

[cd228]

Congradulations on owning a nice wheel gun.

 

[crows]

Just out of curiosity, have you had the grips off? I ask because I have a 3" 64 that has TPD electric-penciled on the grip frame. I believe it is an ex-Tampa PD gun. Just a thought.

 

[Bill In Texas]

Nice Wheelgun! Congratulations! I've got the 2" and 3" barrel versions.

 

[shawn mccarver]

I sent my Model 64, 4-inch round butt NY-1, back to 2100 Roosevelt, and S&W really fixed it up. Nothing was wrong, but I told them to make it like it just came off the line except I wanted a matte (not satin) finish - do they call that bead or sand blast these days?

Bottom line is it now has perfect timing and action, a battleship gray finish and after test firing, they wrapped it in an unused piece of their no rust wax paper and gave me a brand new box.

Charge for the evaluation, new springs, and the one or two parts they felt needed replacing to really be like it was when new, AND the refinish - $75.00. Best $75.00 I have ever spent.

Doug Brassard, with whom I did many special projects back then, directed my NY-1 to a really nice man, Italian-sounding name, Vito, Vinnie, something like that, and Mr. Brassard said that the gentleman knew how to make an S&W revolver perfect. The gunsmith called me from his work bench, we discussed what I wanted - duty action - and he said if I wasn’t happy when it was returned, I should send it back to his attention. I was, needless to say, very happy. Total time between sending and receiving was TEN days. Anyone else remember when S&W service was that good? I love the new revolvers and the engineering changes (the silly lock can just be removed), but I prefer the old, more personal, service. Good memories!

 

[444 Magnum]

I've got a couple of them that are my 'house pistols'. I keep them stashed in various areas. Great shooters. The heavy barrel really absorbs .38 sp recoil. 64-6 top, 64-5 bottom.

 

[charlie sherrill]

I've got a 64-3 DA and SA marked EBRPSO (East Baton Rouge Parish). I found it in a police supply store for $350.00. It is a well balanced and has a department action job. Very smooth and accurate. It spends a lot of time with me on my tractor and zero turn when I'm, not carrying a 686.

 

[ladder13]

NY-1 in what they call vapor honed finish.

 

[Sixgun100]

Just out of curiosity, have you had the grips off? I ask because I have a 3" 64 that has TPD electric-penciled on the grip frame. I believe it is an ex-Tampa PD gun. Just a thought.

No department marks on the grip frame, but thanks for the suggestion.

 

[TAROMAN]

Vito worked my 681 and later my 4" NY-1.
A miracle worker for sure.
DA is silky smooth at about 6-1/2 pounds.
just added a second cylinder cut for moons by TK Custom.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Wow! Interesting!!! The worst S&W revolver I ever handled/owned was a M64-6 DAO. It had such a bad trigger that it was impossible hit anything due to the strength you had to use to just get the trigger to fire. It looked just like the OP's revolver.

It's better now, thanks to TheShootist1894 of this Forum:

 

[wproct]

I think the model 64 is a real gem of a revolver that is often overlooked. I had been on the hunt for a pre-lock model 66 in 2 1/2 inch bbl for some time. I grudgingly bought a 2 inch bbl 64-2 with no box but used very little that was in very nice condition. I have grown to love this revolver more every time that I handle it. It has both single and double action that is great.

 

[Chuck Edwards]

I sent my Model 64, 4-inch round butt NY-1, back to 2100 Roosevelt, and S&W really fixed it up. Nothing was wrong, but I told them to make it like it just came off the line except I wanted a matte (not satin) finish - do they call that bead or sand blast these days?

Bottom line is it now has perfect timing and action, a battleship gray finish and after test firing, they wrapped it in an unused piece of their no rust wax paper and gave me a brand new box.

Charge for the evaluation, new springs, and the one or two parts they felt needed replacing to really be like it was when new, AND the refinish - $75.00. Best $75.00 I have ever spent.

Doug Brassard, with whom I did many special projects back then, directed my NY-1 to a really nice man, Italian-sounding name, Vito, Vinnie, something like that, and Mr. Brassard said that the gentleman knew how to make an S&W revolver perfect. The gunsmith called me from his work bench, we discussed what I wanted - duty action - and he said if I wasn’t happy when it was returned, I should send it back to his attention. I was, needless to say, very happy. Total time between sending and receiving was TEN days. Anyone else remember when S&W service was that good? I love the new revolvers and the engineering changes (the silly lock can just be removed), but I prefer the old, more personal, service. Good memories!

Vito did my 4” 10-8, my 681-2, and my 22-4. Great actions!

 

[roundgunner]

I have 2 M64s. A -3 in 3" but my favorite is this -2 2". It has a beautiful pull in DA and light pull in single. It was scratched up when I got it so I spent some time rubbing out the marks. I don't care if it lowered the value, I will never sell it and it makes me happier.