Smith and Wesson Model 67 (38 special)

[brandon888]

468284682946827Whats up everyone. I just purchased my first gun a few days ago. Its a smith and wesson model 67 38 special. Its a beautiful gun and I love the way it shoots I’m just really curious about when it was manufactured. Ive done a bit of research and I think its in the ballpark of ‘73-‘80. If anyone has any information on this gun I would love to learn more about it. There are pictures attached to this post. Also the serial number is 3K60160. Let me know if any other specific pictures would help because if they will I will post. Any information on this gun at all would help as I would like to learn more in general about it!

-Brandon

[Zeke38]

You Sir couldn't have made a better revolver purchase. Model 67s are gems. Accurate, powerful and easy to shoot and to carry. I have a Model 15 made during the same era that I love; but I'm always looking for a Model 67 to go with it!

[Wayne Dobbs]

468284682946827Whats up everyone. I just purchased my first gun a few days ago. Its a smith and wesson model 67 38 special. Its a beautiful gun and I love the way it shoots I’m just really curious about when it was manufactured. Ive done a bit of research and I think its in the ballpark of ‘73-‘80. If anyone has any information on this gun I would love to learn more about it. There are pictures attached to this post. Also the serial number is 3K60160. Let me know if any other specific pictures would help because if they will I will post. Any information on this gun at all would help as I would like to learn more in general about it!

-Brandon

The Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson 3rd Edition says your gun was made in 1972. As a matter of practice/etiquette, it's a bad idea to post full serial numbers of guns you are checking on in a public forum. Replace the last two to four digits with Xs and you'll be GTG.

Your 67 was made the year the model was introduced and is a stainless version of the Model 15 Combat Masterpiece. They were very popular as issue revolvers for agencies that wanted adjustable sights. Model 15s and 67s are prized revolvers by those in the know! Enjoy it!

[Scal]

Excellent first gun. A lot of people do not find the standard factory grips to be comfortable for shooting, so if you find yourself in that position, there are loads of options out there to consider.

[mmc45414]

Your silver rear sight is an indication that this was an early one. Great gun, I started with a equivalent Model 15 way back in 1973.

[Alpha Sierra]

That thing is cherry. Nice find.

[brandon888]

The Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson 3rd Edition says your gun was made in 1972. As a matter of practice/etiquette, it's a bad idea to post full serial numbers of guns you are checking on in a public forum. Replace the last two to four digits with Xs and you'll be GTG.

Your 67 was made the year the model was introduced and is a stainless version of the Model 15 Combat Masterpiece. They were very popular as issue revolvers for agencies that wanted adjustable sights. Model 15s and 67s are prized revolvers by those in the know! Enjoy it!

thanks for the knowledge and advice!!!

[brandon888]

You Sir couldn't have made a better revolver purchase. Model 67s are gems. Accurate, powerful and easy to shoot and to carry. I have a Model 15 made during the same era that I love; but I'm always looking for a Model 67 to go with it!

Appreciate it! Im definitely loving it

[SeriousStudent]

I have a 4" Model 67 as well. It is a great deal of fun to shoot. It handles very well also.

[dolphin62]

Looks like your a lucky man...nice gun.

[Inspector71]

I used to work for a 40-man Department where the issued gun was the blued model 15. Off duty, your choices were unrestricted. I knew one officer who had a personal model 67. Only time I ever even seen one. Rare in my neck of the woods. Congrats on a great find !

[Det1397]

Way back in the early '90s my department transitioned to GLOCK 19s and we were allowed to purchase our duty revolvers. I was part of the Firearms Staff so instead of purchasing my original S&W factory tuned 64-3, I was able to purchase a 67-1 from inventory. The adjustable sights got me through FBI and NYS Firearms Instructor courses but as time went on I missed that original 64-3...
I was fortunate enough to not get my original pistol back, but I did locate a mint 64-3 in the same S/N range as my original pistol (although this was was not issued to my department...) It wears the original Pachmayr grips I carried on patrol.

Bottom line- you gotta love those 4" old school Smith K frames!!!

GOOD LUCK with that beautiful 67.

46901

[Lester Polfus]

My first gun was an AMT Hardballer. You are doing much better than me.

If you never bought another handgun, I wouldn't blame you...

[brandon888]

Y’all got me really pumped about this gun. I love it even more than I already did and I didn’t think that was possible.

[03RN]

Nice looking gun. 4" .38s are great all around guns. Not a lot you cant realistically do with one.

[Stephanie B]

If it came with the box and stuff, it might be worth setting aside until you can determine if it has any value to collectors. The ones with original stainless sight blades seem to be somewhat desirable.

[brandon888]

If it came with the box and stuff, it might be worth setting aside until you can determine if it has any value to collectors. The ones with original stainless sight blades seem to be somewhat desirable.

Didnt come with the box. Just got the gun alone. Paid $499

[Stephanie B]

Didnt come with the box. Just got the gun alone. Paid $499

That's a good price for a no-dash 67. You did well.