S&W model 65 price check ?

[brucekime]

I bought one (65-3 RB 3") last month from Southern Ohio Guns for $390.00 to my FFL. It has a couple of small piting spots near the grips. It was a police turn in. It looks like it was not shot much but carried alot, it did not have much love so I polished it with Mothers. Much better now, put some Uncle Mikes rubber grips on it. I just bought a Safariland basket weave like new holster on Gunbroker for $27.00 deleivered. OH BOY!!

 

[Djvalenc]

I have seen em going for $500.00.

 

[chief38]

From the looks of your photo I would say you did extremely well. My M65 3" is my second favorite gun (M60-7 2" being first as it is my daily CCW) and is my go-to Woods Walking gun. IMHO it is the best all around CARRY .357 Magnum S&W EVER produced!

Chief38

 

[Black Knight]

I would say you did very well. I found a 3" 65-3 about 5 years ago and paid $375 for it and it was well used (not abused). I carry mine quite often when off-duty. It has served me well.

 

[everettstiles]

Just bought a 65-2 today (private) $400, no box, perfect shape. Same price I paid for one last december...

 

[Surfchuck]

Found my old 65

Hi All,
I'm new to this forum I just stumbled on my old 65 and im trying to get an Idea of what it might be worth, I don't have any paper work on it but I did buy it new back in the 80's from turners I have fired it maybe 10-12 times and probably not more than 200 rounds have passed thru it which only 30 or so were 357 rounds always cleaned it after use I did swap out the grip and no longer have the original but other than that it is in Beautiful shape. The serial # is AEK84xx
Thanks in advance for any help you all can give me,
CB

 

[diamonback68]

Hi All,
I'm new to this forum I just stumbled on my old 65 and im trying to get an Idea of what it might be worth, I don't have any paper work on it but I did buy it new back in the 80's from turners I have fired it maybe 10-12 times and probably not more than 200 rounds have passed thru it which only 30 or so were 357 rounds always cleaned it after use I did swap out the grip and no longer have the original but other than that it is in Beautiful shape. The serial # is AEK84xx
Thanks in advance for any help you all can give me,
CB

Without the proper grips, I would say $550.

 

[5Wire]

I have a small track on the 3-in Model 65. Not enough for a trend but the average is probably reliable for the time period.

Smith & Wesson 65 3" Barrel Revolver in .357 Magnum,.38 Special, Plus P. Blue Book of Gun Values (33rd Edition) indicates between $300 in 95% condition and $400 in 100% condition for this gun. I have 8 recorded prices for this model gun from $435 to $668 over a period of 1 Yrs 9 Mos ending July 15, 2013. The average price as of that date was $555. No refurbs, no refinishes, regular sights. All represented as 95% or better. No distinction for import location or engineering revision, if any, no special editions, no distinctions for box, papers, tools. Current or last MSRP is $563.

I found this one in November 2012.

 

[CAV]

FWIW

I picked up a 3" 65-3 last week for $360. It was a former police piece and didn't have any of the goodies and the grips were less than perfect.

 

[armybass]

That is a $600 and up gun in my hood.

 

[Surfchuck]

Thanks for the reply's guys I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it yet It has just been sitting in my closet for the last 20+ years.

 

[Lyluna]

Model 65-3

I'm new to this forum & fairly new to guns in general, but I recently picked up a model 65-3. It has a pearl handle which I haven't seen in any pics yet & I paid $500 for it. It's in excellent condition & has the S&W Logo on the barrel as well as a S&W medallion on the handle. Was just wondering if I got a good deal. I absolutely LOVE the gun & it seems like they tend to run around $500. I got it from a private collector & he didn't give me any papers. I'm thinking of getting the letters of authenticity, but wondering if it's worth the $50.00. I attached a picture of it. Please let me know what y'all think. Thanks y'all

 

[diamonback68]

You got a good deal at $500. I would not take that for mine. Save your $50, they are not rare, but because they are .357, 3", full ejection rod, good sight radius, very concealable they are in high demand and very hard to attain. Prices are going up. In my opinion it is the best concealed handgun Smith ever made.

 

[BAM-BAM]

$500 is a good price...... for LNIB........

I'd been looking for a 3" 65 for about 5 years around here.Finally found one last month ..65-5... asking price $495 at a small rural LGS. He is generally $50-100 lower (sometimes even more) than the Pittsburgh gun shops.

Deals are always out there..... but finding "the gun" you want "locally" can be a real issue.

 

[84CJ]

Can a 65-4 be rebarrelled to a 3 inch. I picked up a 4 inch that has had extensive work done to it. Including porting. This thing is super slick. I just don't think I like ported.

 

[jspick]

Yes you can rebarrel your 4" to a 3" and there are a couple of ways to do it.
John

 

[84CJ]

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