Where's the Love for the Model 13?
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I've posted this Model 13 before. This was my last issued revolver prior to my agency's switch to bottom feeders.
I was issued a Model 66-1, 2.5 inch, a Model 66-2, 4 inch and the model 13. The Model 13 was, by far, my favorite issued revolver. We ordered them with the round butt target (banana) grips and they were extremely comfortable. We also had S&W roll mark our agency seal on the side plate.
I was issued a Model 66-1, 2.5 inch, a Model 66-2, 4 inch and the model 13. The Model 13 was, by far, my favorite issued revolver. We ordered them with the round butt target (banana) grips and they were extremely comfortable. We also had S&W roll mark our agency seal on the side plate.
On my list of guns I sold that I wish I hadn't . . .
I'd love to have a 3" model 13.
UncleEd
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You too? Small world.
And hey, RKmesa, what mountain
did you drop that gun from? It's all
scratched up and the hammer spur
is broken off.
Sistema1927
US Veteran
I have several of them. Sharing some love for one of my favorite "slightly modified" 3" .357s...
I bet that a few hours with some Flitz or Mother's Mag would remove those scratches.
(Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.)
otis24
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Agree totally! X100
otis24
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I wish S&W would make an "L frame" model 13/65. Some of us like the fixed sights and lack of a barrel shroud.
Jim PHL
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....and round butts
There's a lot of love here for the 13/65 and they're often discussed, especially the desirable 3" model.
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jjmIII_Ruger
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No one wants to talk about them because they already sell for so much!
I want a blue 3" round butt bad!! They almost always hit $1k on auction sites. Here is a nice one if someone wants to lighten their wallet!
S&W Model 13 dash 3 3 inch barrel RARE blued - Revolvers at GunBroker.com : 877549217
I want a blue 3" round butt bad!! They almost always hit $1k on auction sites. Here is a nice one if someone wants to lighten their wallet!
S&W Model 13 dash 3 3 inch barrel RARE blued - Revolvers at GunBroker.com : 877549217
Several years ago (before prices got crazy) I was lucky enough to find and buy two 3-inch Model 13's, just a few months apart. Both came with the standard roundbutt magna stocks and both are in +95% condition.
I kept the magna stocks but replaced them with Ahrends which I like the look and feel of. The top one in the pic below is a 13-3 and the bottom one is a 13-4. I keep one in the safe and the other does duty as a bedside gun....I switch them up ever so often.
Don
I kept the magna stocks but replaced them with Ahrends which I like the look and feel of. The top one in the pic below is a 13-3 and the bottom one is a 13-4. I keep one in the safe and the other does duty as a bedside gun....I switch them up ever so often.
Don
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13's in high condition don't show up for sale very often. Many were duty guns that saw a lot of use. I posted pics of mine some time ago. As I have said many times, I love fixed sight magnums. I'll post new pics of my newly obtained M-60 soon in another thread.
I'd be inclined to buy one of the new model K-frame 357's with a 2 3/4 inch barrel if it came with a fixed rear sight. Currently, they are only adjustable sight 19/66 versions and I prefer a fixed sight on a carry/defensive handgun.
UncleEd
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HamHands
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I've posted this Model 13 before. This was my last issued revolver prior to my agency's switch to bottom feeders.
I was issued a Model 66-1, 2.5 inch, a Model 66-2, 4 inch and the model 13. The Model 13 was, by far, my favorite issued revolver. We ordered them with the round butt target (banana) grips and they were extremely comfortable. We also had S&W roll mark our agency seal on the side plate.
This is my favorite M13 I've ever seen... A blued round butt with Banana's...
HamHands
Member
I've posted this Model 13 before. This was my last issued revolver prior to my agency's switch to bottom feeders.
I was issued a Model 66-1, 2.5 inch, a Model 66-2, 4 inch and the model 13. The Model 13 was, by far, my favorite issued revolver. We ordered them with the round butt target (banana) grips and they were extremely comfortable. We also had S&W roll mark our agency seal on the side plate.
This is my favorite M13 I've ever seen... A 3" bull barreled, blued round butt, K-frame with Banana's... It doesn't get much better than this hardware package for a self defense or service firearm!
HamHands
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I've posted this Model 13 before. This was my last issued revolver prior to my agency's switch to bottom feeders.
I was issued a Model 66-1, 2.5 inch, a Model 66-2, 4 inch and the model 13. The Model 13 was, by far, my favorite issued revolver. We ordered them with the round butt target (banana) grips and they were extremely comfortable. We also had S&W roll mark our agency seal on the side plate.
This is my favorite M13 I've ever seen... A 3" bull barreled, blued round butt, K-frame with Banana's and fixed sights, rear trench style sight... It doesn't get much better than this hardware package for a self defense or service firearm!
HamHands
Member
I've posted this Model 13 before. This was my last issued revolver prior to my agency's switch to bottom feeders.
I was issued a Model 66-1, 2.5 inch, a Model 66-2, 4 inch and the model 13. The Model 13 was, by far, my favorite issued revolver. We ordered them with the round butt target (banana) grips and they were extremely comfortable. We also had S&W roll mark our agency seal on the side plate.
This is my favorite M13 I've ever seen... A 3" bull barreled, blued round butt, K-frame with Banana's and fixed sights, rear trench style rear sight... It doesn't get much better than this hardware package for a self defense or service firearm!
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