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R89074
08-09-2021, 06:52 PM
This was offered for sale on S&W forum. The seller advised several modifications had been made and included a copy of the invoice with the gun. I really like the front sight .The cost of the modifications with a discount was over $400. I added the Ahrens grips.
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Lon
08-09-2021, 07:52 PM
Beautiful. Nice score.
03RN
08-10-2021, 07:36 AM
Nice, I like it
JPedersen
08-10-2021, 08:18 AM
Very cool !!!


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Rosco Benson
08-10-2021, 09:28 AM
The pits would drive me nuts every time I looked at it.

I heard that Fink is now running the 'smithy at Gunsite.
mmc45414
08-10-2021, 09:50 AM
The pits would drive me nuts every time I looked at it.
If it were mine, I think I would take pride in resurrecting a worthy base gun, like the patina on the resto-mod cars where they clear coat the original paint. [emoji106]



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BillSWPA
08-10-2021, 09:56 AM
That looks like an exceptionally well set up gun, particularly with the sights and grip.


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Lex Luthier
08-10-2021, 11:42 AM
That looks like an exceptionally well set up gun, particularly with the sights and grip.


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My take, too. The pits and bead-blasting just mean you could wear it until it's shiny in good conscience. I bet it is a marvelous working gun.
SCCY Marshal
08-10-2021, 12:04 PM
...The pits and bead-blasting just mean you could wear it until it's shiny in good conscience...

Pair it with a used chrome Zippo, wearing down to brass at the edges.
03RN
08-10-2021, 04:33 PM
Btw

3” k frames are the apex of fighting handguns. Sorry Roland specials.

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R89074
08-10-2021, 05:42 PM
I wonder what shape the gun was in before it was sand blasted? The pitting does not bother me, only skin deep. The workmanship is superb and it shoots to point of aim at 3, 7 and 10 yards. I did some smoothing on the inside, the blasting had roughed it up pretty good. Looking at the original price before discount I could not have found a donner and done the same thing for what I paid for it.
Lon
08-10-2021, 06:07 PM
The pits would drive me nuts every time I looked at it.

I heard that Fink is now running the 'smithy at Gunsite.

I didn’t even notice them until you pointed them out. I had a 3” 65 that had similar pots and I forgot about them after awhile. Another PF member has it now.
john c
08-10-2021, 08:50 PM
I didn’t even notice them until you pointed them out. I had a 3” 65 that had similar pots and I forgot about them after awhile. Another PF member has it now.

What causes pits like that on a stainless gun? Is it normal wear? Or a something unusual like submersion in salt water?


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03RN
08-10-2021, 08:58 PM
What causes pits like that on a stainless gun? Is it normal wear? Or a something unusual like submersion in salt water?


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Sweat collecting under the grips.

My m66 is getting some
john c
08-11-2021, 02:30 AM
Sweat collecting under the grips.

My m66 is getting some

Interesting. I'm out West in a dry climate, and I haven't seen that. I have a few beat up model 64's from the California Dept of Corrections. Beat to crap, finish-wise. The serial numbers were obscured, so they were restamped on the side of frames. No pits, though.

It's tempting to send one off to Finks for a conversion of this type. They're mechanically pretty sound.
revchuck38
08-11-2021, 04:45 AM
The pits would drive me nuts every time I looked at it.


If it were mine, I think I would take pride in resurrecting a worthy base gun...

This is how I think about my 3" M10-7 "rescue" gun. By the pattern of the rust/pitting, it had been bought new and stored in a holster for 30+ years, but the bore and chambers were pristine. I had it parkerized and have put more rounds through it so far than the previous owner. Instead of being a safe queen, it's a user. The parkerizing is getting shiny from the JMCK IWB3 it rides in.
MDFA
08-13-2021, 04:59 AM
Very nice score. The pits tell it's story. I would bob the hammer unless you really want to keep single action capability.

I use grease under my grips to help with the sweat getting under them and causing pitting. I also use VZ grips as they tend to not soak up the oil or grease like wood, and don't hold moisture.

I redo the grease about every 6 months.

Here in Florida a Ping Pong Ball could Rust in 2 days if you gave it a chance....:rolleyes:
Jared
08-13-2021, 06:43 AM
That’s an awesome revolver. Someday I’m going to get my hands on a well loved k frame and send it off to someone to get turned into my “ideal k frame.” It’s on the bucket list
Stephanie B
08-13-2021, 09:28 AM
That’s an awesome revolver. Someday I’m going to get my hands on a well loved k frame and send it off to someone to get turned into my “ideal k frame.” It’s on the bucket list

I thought about doing that. Then I was able to buy a 3" M65 for $500. A tritium front sight would be nice. but I already had a set of lasergrips. So I'm calling it good.
Sero Sed Serio
08-14-2021, 12:26 AM
What would a reasonable price for a gently-used 3” 64-7 38+P (with lock) be? An office neighbor is looking to offload one with about 200 rounds through it and came to me looking for assistance.
Duelist
08-14-2021, 12:51 AM
What would a reasonable price for a gently-used 3” 64-7 38+P (with lock) be? An office neighbor is looking to offload one with about 200 rounds through it and came to me looking for assistance.

I recently gave $475 OTD for a 4” 64-6. A 3” might be worth a bit more due to rarity and desireability.
Duelist
08-14-2021, 12:58 AM
What would a reasonable price for a gently-used 3” 64-7 38+P (with lock) be? An office neighbor is looking to offload one with about 200 rounds through it and came to me looking for assistance.

I recently gave $475 OTD for a 4” 64-6. A 3” might be worth a bit more due to rarity and desireability.
Totem Polar
08-14-2021, 01:40 AM
^^^now you know why we call him “dualist…”

;)
Duelist
08-14-2021, 04:20 AM
I recently gave $475 OTD for a 4” 64-6. A 3” might be worth a bit more due to rarity and desireability.


^^^now you know why we call him “dualist…”

;)

Stupid Wifi didn’t work right. LOL!!:D

Almost got a third tap before it started actually working right.
Stephanie B
08-14-2021, 09:39 PM
What would a reasonable price for a gently-used 3” 64-7 38+P (with lock) be? An office neighbor is looking to offload one with about 200 rounds through it and came to me looking for assistance.

I’d offer $500. He might get more if he put it on consignment at a LGS, but he won’t net much more after the fees, IMO. As you know, the lock is a significant minus.