[GCT00427]

Well, after much searching I finally was able to find a pristine 13-3, 3". No box or papers, but truly a sweet revolver. I had looked for a long time. They are scarce but not impossible to find. A friend of mine spotted it at the gun show and minded the store until I could get there to retreive it. Here is a couple of pictured for your viewing pleasure.

With kind regards,

Chuck

 

[xx78]

Wow great find. Your Smith looks like it's close to 100%, very little wear. Enjoy your new revolver. Thanks for sharing

 

[kels]

What do you want that moldy old thing for?

Send it and 25.00 to my house and I will take care of it :biglaugh:


VERY NICE FIND

Congrats

 

[PanchoVilla]

Now that looks like a serious combat revolver!

 

[LW McVay]

Simply SUPERB!

 

[dubb-1]

Very cool!

Be well!

 

[conipc]

Perhaps one better??

I have a Mdl 65, 3", enhanced by Wiegand before he stopped doing 'smith work....they are both ideal, balanced combinations of size and power in a totable wheelgun...

 

[rimfire22]

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xx78,

You have one of the origional FBI revolvers!!! Great find for you. I have one version in stainless steel. Hang on to it as S & W doesn't make'em anymore.

You might get more infor if you contact Smith and Wesson and give them the serial number. At least you can find out when it was manufactured.

rimfire,22

 

[sgbenny]

Jesus! I'm jealous.
Nobody asked the big question, "How much did you part with?"

It's a good friend that sees a score like that and holds the fort while you hit the ATM. Good teamwork. Get that guy a beer.
sgbenny

 

[xx78]

xx78,

You have one of the origional FBI revolvers!!! Great find for you. I have one version in stainless steel. Hang on to it as S & W doesn't make'em anymore.

You might get more infor if you contact Smith and Wesson and give them the serial number. At least you can find out when it was manufactured.

rimfire,22

rinfire,22
I wish the 13-3 were mine, alas its GCT00427's revo. Unless he wants to give it to me :biglaugh:

 

[GCT00427]

Thanks everyone. To say I am tickled is an understatement. Since I never plan on selling I will tell you what I paid. $310.00 out the door. That is a great price as they are going for closer to $500 now. I also have a 65-3. These 3" K frames are great guns. Here is a couple of pictures of the 65-3.


Take care,

Chuck

 

[4thHorseman]

GCT00427, I also have a 3"model 65. I have a couple 4" but they seem to handle a lot differently. To me, one inch makes quite a bit of difference in the handling and balance characteristics of the K frame.

 

[4thHorseman]

Now that looks like a serious combat revolver!

I think the very same thing. I think it a classic combat revolver if ever one was made. No other company makes one like it or ever did, IMHO
A fine combat weapon.

 

[col132]

Fantastic find.

 

[GCT00427]

Thanks again for the kind comments, Yes they are definately great combat revolvers. I just need to get on the stick and pick-up another set of Aherns' girps for the 65. I robbed the grips from the 65 for the 13. It is amazing how they have darkened from new. They are still beautiful. These are my favorite grips.


With kind regards,

Chuck

 

[DHart]

Chuck... this is so funny... how you and I seem to be living such parallel lives in so many ways. Congrats on the pristine 13. As you may recall, I found mine (LNIB, yet) at a local gunshow. I think I paid $325 for it. About a year ago. I don't give mine much use, but consider them (I have two) to be among the most beautiful and wonderful S&W's I own... here they are:

Stock condition:

With Ahrends (pardon the tacky looking sight paint... it helps my old eyes pick up the black sight against black targets.)

Here's my other one... a Brad Lewis Custom DAO

And like you, Ahrends finger groove grips are my favorite! They fit like they were made for my hand.

Enjoy that beauty of yours... are you planning to shoot it much?

 

[GCT00427]

DHart,


We are definately brothers with different mothers


Chuck