Description:
From its AYB serial number prefix, this Smith & Wesson .357 Military & Police Heavy Barrel Stainless, numbered model 65-3, was manufactured some time in 1986. This is a tight, attractive, serviceable Department Revolver that has been in our area for the past fifteen years or so. Surface detractions are only moderate. One of the Department Armorers inscribed the serial number onto the yoke area of the frame so that the revolver could be checked in without removing its grips. There is some strap scouring on the right side plate and on the sharp edges and matte area atop the barrel and frame. Holster buffing is only moderate as well. We rate it as a strong Very Good, since 80 to 85 percent of the original classic streaked-stainless finish is intact by our estimate. Photos should suffice, however, for prospective owners to judge finish grade for themselves. Note the fully traditional configuration; satin stainless .265 service hammer and .312 smooth combat trigger. Also, the center portion of the matte rib area is raised. It is Excellent mechanically. Blast effect to the under side of the frame top strap directly above the barrel's forcing cone is minimal, only a shallow etchy impress with no significant depth that traverses the width of the top strap. Cylinder face to forcing cone gap is an above average .008, so we do not believe this revolver has had all that many magnum rounds fired through it, given the excellent condition of the top strap area. Bore, cylinder chambers, and mechanism are all bright, clean, and excellent. Double action trigger pull is smooth and consistent, and the hammer travels a full 10 to 15 degrees on double action in all six positions after the cylinder times. On single action the hammer travels a full 30 degrees on all six after the cylinder times, and single action trigger pull is a crisp 3 3/4 pounds. Lateral play to the cylinder is moderate both with the trigger relaxed and with it pulled all the way, about 1 1/2 mm total play. Grips are new replacement Pachmayr SK/GP, period appropriate since the Gripper Professional was introduced around 1986. We're offering this very nice stainless 65-3 for only $ 359.95 Not transferable to civilians in California, D.C., or Massachusetts.
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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. Personal checks are better than Cashier’s checks or Non-USPS Money Orders. 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; We are enrolled with the California DOJ & always send the required documents to CA dealers. 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.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Caliber:
.357 Magnum
Item #:
982416924
Stock No.:
HG2860
Location:
TN
Trades Accepted: 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: 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. Personal checks are better than Cashier’s checks or Non-USPS Money Orders. 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 a
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