The lowly model 64
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I’ve been looking for a 4 inch for almost 2 years without any luck beautiful weapon
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One of my worst gun buying/selling/trading mistakes was selling a Model 64 tapered barrel, in the box, with all the papers and such. I don't think it had ever been fired outside the factory.
I'd like to have that one back.
I'd like to have that one back.
DGNY
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To the OP, KalamazooKid, thanks for launching this great thread. Also, that is a handsome rig, with the carved Hunter for your 64.
Well done!
Well done!
I had one and sold it, because it just sat in the safe. One of my many cases of seller's remorse . . .
Birdhunter6
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EXACTLY! I prefer fixed sight revolvers to be blued, but the 64 is a classic (meaning a proven design with a history, NOT a modern reproduction with an internal lock). I have seen a couple used 64s recently at local shops. I traded off my M10 long ago and upgraded to a 13-2. But maybe...
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My assortment only contains two at the moment, one of which, with original box and papers, may look strangely familiar to the OP...The other was engraved at Ken Hurst's school for engravers......Ben
Two beauties Ben! Enjoy!
I've owned or been issued multiple 64s & 65s over my career. The personal one I have left is a 64 "pencil" barrel modified to round butt to fit my small hands long ago. The lighter weight, great accuracy, and stainless durability means it gets carried a lot.
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A Model 64 is at the top of my want list. Order of preference is not a big surprise:
3" RB, 2" RB, 4" Heavy Barrel, 4" Standard Barrel. Maybe the most practical revolvers ever built.
3" RB, 2" RB, 4" Heavy Barrel, 4" Standard Barrel. Maybe the most practical revolvers ever built.
My $349 AIM Surplus 64 is still a favorite for range work. And the Herrett's that I had in my grip box turned out to be just the thing to finish it off. There is something about seeing the old Winchester Silvertip rounds through the front of the cylinder that just matches up perfectly.
I purchased this 64-1 HB a year or 2 ago. Got it lettered because it is chambered in .357 (was advertised as 38 on GB auction). Shipped to the OP's home state!
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I had a 3" Model 65 RB for a couple of years. Nothing wrong with any Model 10 variation IMHO. 3" is a very nice barrel length for carry for PD.
I only sold it because I found a Model 13-3 3" from the same LGS not too long after I bought the Model 65.
At the time I just didn't think I needed two of what is essentially the same gun so I sold it. Should have held on to it a while longer as I could get a lot more than I sold it for these days.
If I ever find a 3" Model 10, I'll add that to the collection, but I'm not holding my breath.
I only sold it because I found a Model 13-3 3" from the same LGS not too long after I bought the Model 65.
At the time I just didn't think I needed two of what is essentially the same gun so I sold it. Should have held on to it a while longer as I could get a lot more than I sold it for these days.
If I ever find a 3" Model 10, I'll add that to the collection, but I'm not holding my breath.
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