Description:
The AYB serial number prefix on this .357 Military & Police Heavy Barrel Stainless model 65, third engineering change, Revolver dates it to the Year 1987. Extensive moderate surface scuffing and scratching relegate it to Good, perhaps Very Good condition finishwise. Despite its surface condition, the original classic Smith & Wesson streaked stainless finish is largely intact, and in experienced hands could be restored into a very nice, very traditional configuration. That fact, paired with the thoroughly traditional satin stainless trigger and hammer, give this Model 65-3 considerable potential for aesthetics. The other consideration is that the Upstate New York Department that this Stainless .357 served in etched the serial number inside the yoke, because this revolver and its partners were racked every night when the officer went off duty. Later issue Michaels grips have moderate wear and scuffing, and also rate Very Good. Matte finish to the top of the frame and barrel are intact, with about 20 percent light holster buffing on the frame area. We consider that it has 70 percent or so of its original finish intact, but the photos should suffice for interested parties to judge finish grade for themselves.
Except for the moderate blast effect, this revolver would rate Excellent mechanically. Blast effect to the under side of the topstrap directly above the forcing cone amounts to moderate light narrow cutting, no more than .001 deep and its middle in our estimation, and it traverses about 80 percent of the width of the topstrap. Cylinder alignment is excellent, because there is no more than 1mm total lateral cylinder movement or wobble with the trigger relaxed, and even less with the trigger pulled all the way. Double action trigger pull is tight but smooth, and the hammer travels 5 to 10 degrees after the cylinder times into place in that mode of firing. On single action, the hammer travels a full 30 to 35 degrees after cylinder lockup, and the single action trigger pull is a crisp 4 pounds. Cylinder face to forcing cone gap is a near-optimal .007. This Square Butt 65 Stainless is traditional in every respect; it is not only mechanically sound but is also a potential beauty with a minimal amount of streaking work. We’re offering it for only $ 329.95
NOT FOR SALE TO CALIFORNIA DESTINATIONS
We require initial payment within 7 days of offers to buy; otherwise we relist.
$12 flat fee shipping to the lower 47 states; $20 to Alaska, California, or Hawaii. 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 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 offer a 7 day money back return privilege, excluding return shipping and also excluding NIB guns and lay-aways.
We accept lay-away with 20% down, balance in 90 days - lay aways not refundable, though. 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, Black Plastic bad. No like plastic guns except SP-1s. 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. One of the biggest expenses for us is cleaning guns; fewer than 1% of the firearms we trade for are clean.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Caliber:
.357 Magnum
Item #:
991949516
Stock No.:
HG0614
Location:
TN
Trades Accepted: Traditional good walnut good plastic bad
Shipping Notes: NOT FOR SALE TO CALIFORNIA DESTINATIONS
We require initial payment within 7 days of offers to buy; otherwise we relist.
$12 flat fee shipping to the lower 47 states; $20 to Alaska, California, or Hawaii. 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 can accept FFLs not only in the mail, but
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