Value of this model 64?
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Rock Dawg
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Rob,
It's chambered in standard .38 special, not .38 S&W. See the below description from the S&W Standard reference guide.
The Smith and Wesson Model 64 Military and Police revolver is the stainless steel version of its Model 10. It is a six shot revolver chambered in .38 Special.
Not sure of the value, but looks like it's in good shape on the exterior anyway.
Gene
It's chambered in standard .38 special, not .38 S&W. See the below description from the S&W Standard reference guide.
The Smith and Wesson Model 64 Military and Police revolver is the stainless steel version of its Model 10. It is a six shot revolver chambered in .38 Special.
Not sure of the value, but looks like it's in good shape on the exterior anyway.
Gene
Doh! Sorry, When I googled 38 SW special CTG it returned stuff saying it wasn't compatible with 38 special so I just rolled with that.
Still sort of new to firearms.
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The full name of the .38 cartridge is .38 S&W Special.
.38 Special - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Of course not to be confused with the .38 SW cartridge.
.38 S&W - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
They are quite different.
As for the M64 in question...
The original run of the M64 before the -1 and all future engineering changes had the tapered barrel on them while the rest had the heavy barrel. This makes them at least slightly rare as there are scads more heavy barrels than the originals. Also, I don't know if they all came with PC magnas (Plain Clothes, rounded at the bottoms of the grips so as not to snag clothing) but that one has them which are again slightly rare because the vast majority of magnas are flat bottomed.
They seem to be selling around me at the $500 range +/- $50ish for wear and box with stuff. You might get lucky for less or you might pay a whole lot more. They sure don't make them like that anymore and they didn't make nearly enough to go around...
.38 Special - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Of course not to be confused with the .38 SW cartridge.
.38 S&W - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
They are quite different.
As for the M64 in question...
The original run of the M64 before the -1 and all future engineering changes had the tapered barrel on them while the rest had the heavy barrel. This makes them at least slightly rare as there are scads more heavy barrels than the originals. Also, I don't know if they all came with PC magnas (Plain Clothes, rounded at the bottoms of the grips so as not to snag clothing) but that one has them which are again slightly rare because the vast majority of magnas are flat bottomed.
They seem to be selling around me at the $500 range +/- $50ish for wear and box with stuff. You might get lucky for less or you might pay a whole lot more. They sure don't make them like that anymore and they didn't make nearly enough to go around...
This is one of the early Model 64s with the standard barrel. They were only made that way for a few years and for that reason they command a higher value than the more common heavy barrels.
In many areas this Model 64 would be priced in the $400 - $450 range. Hope this helps.
Steve
In many areas this Model 64 would be priced in the $400 - $450 range. Hope this helps.
Steve
ColbyBruce
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I paid about $385.00 for mine in May 2013, no box or papers. It is in really good shape. The standard barrel S&W 64's were only made for a few years, 1970-1972 or 1973, and are sought after.
bananaman
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Hi, I think that if you shoot it, you will not consider selling it. I have a 64-3 with 4" heavy barrel. I shoot it well, or it shoots well for me. They are keepers. Bob
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I recommend the usual completed item search on Gun Broker. Colby's deal sounds about right, but I wouldn't go by a single sale.
If you try it, bear I'mind the vast majority of completed items in GB did not actually sell. Most don't even get bids. Sort the list in descending order by number of bids. Even if an item got bids, it may not have sold if there's a reserve.
My guess is at most, 5% of GB listings result in sales.
If you try it, bear I'mind the vast majority of completed items in GB did not actually sell. Most don't even get bids. Sort the list in descending order by number of bids. Even if an item got bids, it may not have sold if there's a reserve.
My guess is at most, 5% of GB listings result in sales.
KLYDE
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As mentioned the tapered barrel variant was only produced for a short period making them scarce as compared to the heavy barrel models. Yours appears to be in fine condition. If you are thinking of selling I would list it here in the classifieds. Many members collect the M64 and are searching for the tapered barrel version.
