Description:
As the United States continued urban growth after World War II, there was a heightened demand for pocket revolvers that combined with metallurgical advances from the War. In 1952, Smith & Wesson's Centennial Year, the company introduced a pair of revolvers, the Models 40 and 42, that took that name. They were non-snagging for pocket use because their hammers were completely enclosed. And they retained a strong element of safety from the old Safety Hammerless Smith & Wessons that they descended from. Here is the best of several worlds, a less dangerous, stronger built, longer-wearing, and more powerful descendant of those 1952 revolvers, the Smith & Wesson Centennial Stainless, Model 640-3. Like almost all its siblings, it has the internal hammer lock, and comes with 2 keys, along with another cable padlock. The 640 is full-time double action; since the hammer is completely enclosed inside the frame. For personal protection, many veteran law enforcement officers and firearms instructors recommend this model 640-3, since the Centennial cannot be fired in single action mode, where a person cocks the hammer and then pulls the trigger. It is an exceedingly dangerous situation when a homeowner hears a noise and immediately backs the hammer on any revolver. This configuration has long been very popular and vastly less dangerous than many of its semi-automatic peers. This Specimen, the 3rd engineering change of the 640 that was introduced in 1989, has the internal lock and is chambered in .357 Magnum Caliber. Barrel length is 2 1/4 inches, full lug, and this revolver weighs 22.5 ounces empty. Maximum overall length is 6 9/16 inches. It comes with recently redesigned factory combat grips. We're offering this fine revolver, the one in the photo or one of its identical mates, for only $ 614.95
Not transferable to civilians in Chicago or NYC. 2% Discount, $617.00 delivered freight paid lower 48, if payment is by USPS Money Order & not credit card.
Handguns: $15 flat fee shipping to the lower 48 states; $20 to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico. We accept checks with no more than 7 days hold. MC or Visa phone- or fax-in orders shipped same day; USPS Money Order paid items shipped same day. Cashier's checks are a waste of time & money; we hold them longer than we do personal checks. We require initial payment of at least 20% down within 7 days of offers to buy; otherwise we relist. We can accept FFLs not only in the mail, but also by scan or fax, so long as they are legible and signed. We always include our FFL gun lock and a copy of the Federal Youth Firearms Safety Act brochure with handgun orders in order to make the transferring dealer's life easy. On used guns, we offer a 7 day money back return privilege, excluding return shipping. No returns on NIB Guns or lay-aways. We accept lay-away with 20% down, balance in 90 days - lay aways not refundable, though. Our phone number is . Internet phone hours 8:30 - 4 CST Mon - Sat CST. Robertson Trading Post 117 Front Street PO Box 365 Henderson, Tennessee 38340 We consider trade offers. Blue & Walnut Good. S&W, Colt Stainless Very Good. We even like RG, H&R, Taurus, Rossi Revolvers. Gold, Silver good, esp. Morgan Dollars and Walking Liberty Half Dollars. We like .243 and .30-30 very much.
We will entertain trade offers on premium items like N-frame Magnum S&Ws, Small gauge shotguns, and lever action rifles, also gold & silver bullion & US silver or gold Coins.
Condition:
New In Box
Caliber:
.357 Magnum
Item #:
966167534
Stock No.:
HG163690
Location:
TN
Trades Accepted: traditional guns US Silver Gold lots of stuff We consider trade offers. Blue & Walnut Good. S&W, Colt Stainless Very Good. We even like RG, H&R, Taurus, Rossi Revolvers. Gold, Silver good, esp. Morgan Dollars and Walking Liberty Half Dollars. We like .243 and .30-30 very much.
We will entertain trade offers on premium items like N-frame Magnum S&Ws, Small gauge shotguns, and lever action rifles, also gold & silver bullion & US silver or gold Coins.
Shipping Notes: $15 flat fee shipping to the lower 48 states; $20 to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico. We accept checks with no more than 7 days hold. MC or Visa phone- or fax-in orders shipped same day; USPS Money Order paid items shipped same day. Cashier's checks are a waste of time & money; we hold them longer than we do personal checks. We require initial payment of at least 20% down within 7 days of offers to buy; otherwise we relist.
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