S&W Model 64 price check....

jmichna · 03-17-2008, 10:59 AM

I'm taking a serious look at a S&W Model 64 .38 special 6-shot (like a Model 10 but stainless steel). I was told this particular gun was used by a security company, and apparently entered the used gun market when they replaced weapons.

It seems to be in excellent shape: barrel looks clean, rifling seems sharp; cylinder nice and tight, with just a teeny bit of "wiggle" when in locked position; almost zero back & forth cylinder travel. It has wooden grips (seem to be original) with a very nice finish, with no gouges or scratches. The firing pin is on-hammer. One oddity is the front sight is a ramp site rather than a rounded sight. The rear "sight" is the "groove in channel" type. The shop owner said this model of revolver was an exceedingly accurate shooter. The box the revolver came in will be included. Serial number is AVT390* ... in the event anyone can date this gun, I'd appreciate it! Shop is asking $380... wondering if this is good?

Bookman · 03-18-2008, 08:07 PM

All S&W revolvers will have "wiggle" in the locked position. No problem.

The Model 64 is a good revolver, but $380 is crazy, even with the box. The shop is asking $100 more than the gun is worth. $275 is the going price for Model 64s around here.

The gun was made in 1987.

madcratebuilder · 03-19-2008, 09:04 AM

$380 sounds high to me, but the prices on m&p's and M-10's are going UP. You could find them for $150 18months ago, now $250 and UP, look on the gun auction sites. I think $300 is more reasonable for that pistol.

jmichna · 03-19-2008, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madcratebuilder

$380 sounds high to me, but the prices on m&p's and M-10's are going UP. You could find them for $150 18months ago, now $250 and UP, look on the gun auction sites. I think $300 is more reasonable for that pistol.

I suspect the price differences are regional, and also influenced by (restrictive) local gun laws... after all, I live in The People's Republic of Blagojevich, aka Illinois, and in Cook County (worst of the worse), to boot! For example, used Model 686's are typically going for $475 to $575 in my area.

Anyway, she came home today:
Model 64-3 .38 Special, wood grip with S&W logo, ramp front sight, groove rear sight, 4" heavy barrel, in great shape... tight, very clean.

From the box label: Production Code 102506, Special order 7037. Barrel: 4" HB, Finish: S, Stock: SB

Serial number AVT390x

Box says: "Smith & Wesson, a Lear Siegler Company," otherwise no date.

Some day soon I'll get around to taking (and posting) photos.

If anyone has any idea of the manufacturing date, I'd appreciate the info.

Bookman · 03-21-2008, 04:44 PM

Manufacturing date? Hmmmm....

Maybe go back and read post #2 ?

jmichna · 03-21-2008, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bookman

Manufacturing date? Hmmmm....

Maybe go back and read post #2 ?

Sorry, had a brain-f*rt. Thanks for the info.

SwedeSteve · 03-23-2008, 12:26 AM

Brain Fart! Gonna make your ears stink !!!

Doctor Larry K · 03-25-2008, 09:28 AM

I picked up a Model 64-3 a few months ago. The gun is in almost perfect cosmetic and mechanical condition and is very accurate. I polished it and added some new oversized factory grips. Anyone who has seen it has fallen in love.
Sorry I can't post pictures.

Doc

s rosenthal · 03-29-2008, 04:01 PM

Friend just purchased a used 64 that seems to be in excellent condition. Probably late 80's or 90's. He paid $380. Looks like a really nice gun--was a retired SC trooper gun who had it on consignment. From comments so far, I guess he probably paid more than he should have. He seems happy so I do not want to rain on his parade.

raveneap · 04-01-2008, 06:50 AM

Saw one at a gun show this weekend - 64-3 I think. He was asking $325 - probably wud have taken $275 -300. $380 sounds a bit high to me, too.

louiethelump · 04-01-2008, 04:29 PM

The markets are regional, but that is on the high side. But if it is really clean and you are going to keep it and use it for years, the overage will amount to pennies per month. The model 64 is my favorite overall handgun, and I own 4 of them. Two with the heavy barrels like you just bought and two very early ones with the tapered barrels. They are all you need for 99% of all your shooting and are reliable and accurate. The blue version is a model 10 and they are awesome as well. Yours should be a square butt and all kinds of grips are available for that, and you will probably want to put some other grips on it as soon as you shoot it as the standard grips really "will work" for nearly everyone but ""don't really fit" anyone. Hogues are superb or you can just add a grip adaptor to the standard grips if you like that. There are boot grips available if you want to carry it concealed. Great choice for a revolver.

Louie

jmichna · 04-03-2008, 07:53 AM

I thought I'd post a couple pictures of this beauty:

03-17-2008, 10:59 AM	#1
jmichna Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 43	S&W Model 64 price check.... I'm taking a serious look at a S&W Model 64 .38 special 6-shot (like a Model 10 but stainless steel). I was told this particular gun was used by a security company, and apparently entered the used gun market when they replaced weapons. It seems to be in excellent shape: barrel looks clean, rifling seems sharp; cylinder nice and tight, with just a teeny bit of "wiggle" when in locked position; almost zero back & forth cylinder travel. It has wooden grips (seem to be original) with a very nice finish, with no gouges or scratches. The firing pin is on-hammer. One oddity is the front sight is a ramp site rather than a rounded sight. The rear "sight" is the "groove in channel" type. The shop owner said this model of revolver was an exceedingly accurate shooter. The box the revolver came in will be included. Serial number is AVT390* ... in the event anyone can date this gun, I'd appreciate it! Shop is asking $380... wondering if this is good? Last edited by jmichna; 03-17-2008 at 11:03 AM. Reason: fix typo

03-19-2008, 09:04 AM	#3
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 593	$380 sounds high to me, but the prices on m&p's and M-10's are going UP. You could find them for $150 18months ago, now $250 and UP, look on the gun auction sites. I think $300 is more reasonable for that pistol. __________________ The difference between a hot dog and a weenie is a fine line.....

03-23-2008, 12:26 AM	#7
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,392 Images: 1	Brain Fart! Gonna make your ears stink !!! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-29-2008, 04:01 PM	#9
s rosenthal Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 50	Used Model 64 purchase price Friend just purchased a used 64 that seems to be in excellent condition. Probably late 80's or 90's. He paid $380. Looks like a really nice gun--was a retired SC trooper gun who had it on consignment. From comments so far, I guess he probably paid more than he should have. He seems happy so I do not want to rain on his parade.

04-01-2008, 06:50 AM	#10
raveneap Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: MAINE Posts: 122	Saw one at a gun show this weekend - 64-3 I think. He was asking $325 - probably wud have taken $275 -300. $380 sounds a bit high to me, too. __________________ ... ed ... MAINE - The Way Life Should Be ... NRA/C&R

03-18-2008, 08:07 PM	#2
Bookman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10 paces south of Canada Posts: 738	All S&W revolvers will have "wiggle" in the locked position. No problem. The Model 64 is a good revolver, but $380 is crazy, even with the box. The shop is asking $100 more than the gun is worth. $275 is the going price for Model 64s around here. The gun was made in 1987.

03-21-2008, 04:44 PM	#5
Bookman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10 paces south of Canada Posts: 738	Manufacturing date? Hmmmm.... Maybe go back and read post #2 ?

03-25-2008, 09:28 AM	#8
Doctor Larry K Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palm Springs, Calif. Posts: 428	I picked up a Model 64-3 a few months ago. The gun is in almost perfect cosmetic and mechanical condition and is very accurate. I polished it and added some new oversized factory grips. Anyone who has seen it has fallen in love. Sorry I can't post pictures. Doc

04-01-2008, 04:29 PM	#11
louiethelump Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Webster, Florida Posts: 7	The markets are regional, but that is on the high side. But if it is really clean and you are going to keep it and use it for years, the overage will amount to pennies per month. The model 64 is my favorite overall handgun, and I own 4 of them. Two with the heavy barrels like you just bought and two very early ones with the tapered barrels. They are all you need for 99% of all your shooting and are reliable and accurate. The blue version is a model 10 and they are awesome as well. Yours should be a square butt and all kinds of grips are available for that, and you will probably want to put some other grips on it as soon as you shoot it as the standard grips really "will work" for nearly everyone but ""don't really fit" anyone. Hogues are superb or you can just add a grip adaptor to the standard grips if you like that. There are boot grips available if you want to carry it concealed. Great choice for a revolver. Louie

04-03-2008, 07:53 AM	#12
jmichna Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 43	I thought I'd post a couple pictures of this beauty: