Whats the going price for a M65 3" these days?

[Timbo22]

The only model 65s that were pinned and resessed (P&R) were the -1 models that date back to the early to mid 80s. Those don't show up very often, so not being P&R would not bother me at all. I bought new a 3" 65-3 in 1989 and have had it ever since. I would pay $399 for a 3" pre-lock 65 and not look back. They are very usefull revolvers for fun at the range and home defense.
Tim

 

[Swabby]

Paid just under $500 for mine here on the forum. If you are looking for a 3" K-Frame, I would say it is going to be hard to beat that price. I would jump on it.

 

[wheelgun28]

OK, an update

I managed to get a little time to go back and look over this thing.

Well, I wasn't to happy, its quite loose, lock up is poor has frame dings. The barrel gap was giant Id wager .020. You can see how bad it was buy the heavy discoloration of the cylinder face and the bottom of the top strap. Lots of heavy build up and burnt metal. It was well carried and well shot.

The price was firm plus tax.

It just didnt give me the warm fuzzies.

I left it behind, there will be more!

Thank you for the info, it made the difference.

 

[OK Hog Shooter]

Wise decision. Patience is it's own virtue. When I got the bug for a 3" M65 I was able to buy one from a forum member for $500, plus his shipping and both of our FFL fees. It came with the original box and papers. It's a M65-5 and was well worth the wait.

 

[NFRAME2NDMOD]

65 3IN

Best packin 6 shot there is. 7 shot 386 mtn lite is better yet if you can handle the HOLE. 400 for a 65 in good shape w/no box or papers would be acceptable here. 500 tops for me. I'm cheap usually. One of my favorite Smiths, period.

 

[fighter62]

Here in SF Bay Area a NICE pre lock/mim three inch 65. W/O the box, fired in 98% condition would bring in the area of 600.00+

I am not talking about police returns, but about NICE ,hardly fired revolvers.

 

[luangtom]

In this neck of the woods, they would run in the $500-range. Pretty common price for them here.

 

[amazingflapjack]

I bought a 65-3 3" RB a couple of months ago. It came with a pair of speed loaders, Spiegle grips, and one of those cloth gun cover/rug things. It was 550.00 shipped-GB-and in as new condition. Came out of an estate, and the feeling was that this guy turns his stuff over quick. I saw it as a good investment, and then I shot some mags out of it, fixed sights, as you know. What a great shooting revolver! I put some hogue bantams on it, and it fits both my Wife and myself. A blessing. Flapjack.

 

[jimmyj]

GET YOURSELF BACK TO THAT GUNSHOP AND BUY THAT MODEL 65!!
Later if you don't like it, it would be an acceptable Christmas gift to Jimmy.

 

[markeb]

I ordered this 65-5 LS in 1997 for a very special lady in my life. She has passed on to a better place but before she passed, she gave it back and said take great care of it. I have. Shot very little. Beautiful gun. Great shooter.