S&W 65-2

dluntsford · 07-01-2008, 08:50 PM

Hey guys, I picked up a stainless S&W 65-2 for near nothing and I was wondering if anyone knew a little information about them ? It's in really good shape, with scratches in finish, great trigger and tight action. There is a number lightly engraved under the barrel that I assume is a service or inventory number, possibly law enforcement. I would really appreciate any assistance !! Thanks

billy · 07-01-2008, 09:01 PM

no pics?

dluntsford · 07-01-2008, 09:15 PM

No pix, my "expensive high tech dig. camera" went up in smoke

Mike Franklin · 07-01-2008, 09:23 PM

They are good solid guns. Really not intended for a steady diet of mags but capable of handling any good factory mag load as needed. I used a M 13 to got through the academy many years ago. They're a little bit easier to carry concealed because they don't have the higher setting adjustable sights.
S&W can likely tell you who the gun was ordered by. SOME old Police guns have collector value.
If I recall right the FBI used them briefly.

LiveToShoot · 07-01-2008, 09:26 PM

DL,
Is this what you're looking to buy?

S&W Mod 65-2
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Standard Magazine Capacity: 6 round cylinder
Barrel Length: 4”
Overall Length:8.8”
Weight: 35oz
Front Sight: fixed, blade
Rear Sight: fixed notch
Safety: transfer bar

dluntsford · 07-01-2008, 09:27 PM

Thanks for the information Mike! I appreciate it !

dluntsford · 07-01-2008, 09:31 PM

LTS, I already bought it, just looking for a little background. Thank you!

LiveToShoot · 07-01-2008, 09:44 PM

DL,
Welcome to G&G, and I hope your recent purchase works well for you...

rfc357 · 07-02-2008, 07:57 AM

Post the serial # and I'll tell you what year it was made. I'll be home near my books tonight.

rfc357 · 07-02-2008, 04:04 PM

The 65-2 was made 1977-1982.

dluntsford · 07-02-2008, 08:52 PM

The ser # is 7D656xx. There are a bunch of letters and numbers stamped on the grip frame. Thank you

rfc357 · 07-03-2008, 07:35 AM

Your gun was made in 1981. The other letters and numbers are factory assembly codes, used to keep track of finish, re-build status, etc.

LefthandShooter · 07-03-2008, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rfc357

Your gun was made in 1981. The other letters and numbers are factory assembly codes, used to keep track of finish, re-build status, etc.

If this is disapointing to you I'll take it off your hands to avoid any future...... Oh heck. Just send it to me anyway! I've always liked these but never had the chance to own one.

dluntsford · 07-03-2008, 05:07 PM

Thanks a lot rfc.I appreciate your time. I always like to know some background on my used pieces.

LEFTHAND, I think I'll keep it for a while. It has the smoothest trigger action of any handgun I've ever owned. Someone before me possibly had it slicked up some. It really shoots great!

rfc357 · 07-03-2008, 07:46 PM

Smith revolvers usually have pretty good triggers from the factory. They seldom need work. If you are lucky, no one has touched the trigger since it left the factory.

LefthandShooter · 07-04-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dluntsford

LEFTHAND, I think I'll keep it for a while. It has the smoothest trigger action of any handgun I've ever owned. Someone before me possibly had it slicked up some. It really shoots great!

I told my wife this and she agreed with you that I don't need it.
Now my day is a sad one. Wait a minute........ nope.

Enjoy the pistol! If you can, post some target pic's after you go shooting the next time! We all love to see how others guns shoot!

DKA1 · 07-04-2008, 09:53 AM

If you decide that you don't like it let me know, I have one with 4" barrel and it is very accurate. Don't think that you will be disappointed, but if you are contact me.

07-01-2008, 08:50 PM	#1
dluntsford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6	S&W 65-2 Hey guys, I picked up a stainless S&W 65-2 for near nothing and I was wondering if anyone knew a little information about them ? It's in really good shape, with scratches in finish, great trigger and tight action. There is a number lightly engraved under the barrel that I assume is a service or inventory number, possibly law enforcement. I would really appreciate any assistance !! Thanks

07-01-2008, 09:01 PM	#2
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,226 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	no pics? __________________

07-01-2008, 09:15 PM	#3
dluntsford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6	S&W 65-2 No pix, my "expensive high tech dig. camera" went up in smoke

07-01-2008, 09:23 PM	#4
Mike Franklin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poteet, Texas Posts: 1,276	They are good solid guns. Really not intended for a steady diet of mags but capable of handling any good factory mag load as needed. I used a M 13 to got through the academy many years ago. They're a little bit easier to carry concealed because they don't have the higher setting adjustable sights. S&W can likely tell you who the gun was ordered by. SOME old Police guns have collector value. If I recall right the FBI used them briefly. __________________ Aim real good we're nearly out of ammo.

07-01-2008, 09:26 PM	#5
LiveToShoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest USA Posts: 2,071	DL, Is this what you're looking to buy? S&W Mod 65-2 Caliber: .357 Magnum Standard Magazine Capacity: 6 round cylinder Barrel Length: 4” Overall Length:8.8” Weight: 35oz Front Sight: fixed, blade Rear Sight: fixed notch Safety: transfer bar __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown

07-01-2008, 09:27 PM	#6
dluntsford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6	S&W 65-2 Thanks for the information Mike! I appreciate it !

07-01-2008, 09:31 PM	#7
dluntsford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6	S&W 65-2 LTS, I already bought it, just looking for a little background. Thank you!

07-01-2008, 09:44 PM	#8
LiveToShoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest USA Posts: 2,071	DL, Welcome to G&G, and I hope your recent purchase works well for you... __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown

07-02-2008, 07:57 AM	#9
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	Post the serial # and I'll tell you what year it was made. I'll be home near my books tonight. __________________ Certified rifle and pistol instructor

07-02-2008, 04:04 PM	#10
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	The 65-2 was made 1977-1982. __________________ Certified rifle and pistol instructor

07-02-2008, 08:52 PM	#11
dluntsford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6	S&W 65-2 The ser # is 7D656xx. There are a bunch of letters and numbers stamped on the grip frame. Thank you

07-03-2008, 07:35 AM	#12
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	Your gun was made in 1981. The other letters and numbers are factory assembly codes, used to keep track of finish, re-build status, etc. __________________ Certified rifle and pistol instructor

07-03-2008, 05:07 PM	#14
dluntsford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6	S&W 65-2 Thanks a lot rfc.I appreciate your time. I always like to know some background on my used pieces. LEFTHAND, I think I'll keep it for a while. It has the smoothest trigger action of any handgun I've ever owned. Someone before me possibly had it slicked up some. It really shoots great!

07-03-2008, 07:46 PM	#15
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	Smith revolvers usually have pretty good triggers from the factory. They seldom need work. If you are lucky, no one has touched the trigger since it left the factory. __________________ Certified rifle and pistol instructor

07-04-2008, 09:53 AM	#17
DKA1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lumberton, NC Posts: 77	If you decide that you don't like it let me know, I have one with 4" barrel and it is very accurate. Don't think that you will be disappointed, but if you are contact me. __________________ Keep on doing what you are doing and you will keep on getting what you are getting.