New revolver

[Mags]

I think you might be trying to trick me into being an enabler.

Probably not the best person to ask, I like western. Good price though.

[ESquared]

I guess I'm just in the "if it seems to good to be true..." camp. But then I looked at the seller's website:

www.hansenguns.com

This isn't some pawnshop in the sticks. He's got some impressive inventory. This is very low end to him, I'd think. I've sent them an email asking about S/N to see if I can smoke out a mfr date or at least a range of dates.

[Mags]

I didn't see a serial number in the pictures. If you get it, I think S&W website has a serial number lookup. As I recall, a while back I was able to look up the serial number of my S&W there.

[ESquared]

I didn't see a serial number in the pictures. If you get it, I think S&W website has a serial number lookup. As I recall, a while back I was able to look up the serial number of my S&W there.

You're correct, no serial number in the description and no pics of the yoke open to show it. Will see what I get back from the seller.

[GFK]

I am no expert. I just like shooting. I take it, you are interested in an used model. I have not purchased an used firearm. If the price was right, maybe I would. So, I don't have much to offer. I have being considering an used Marlin 1894 .357 in stainless though, because new ones are not made with a walnut finish. Again, it would probably be a price thing for me.

The one in the link with GB is not bad. It is about $200 less than a similar new 3" model I seen:
https://www.hinterlandoutfitters.com/sm ... 31841.html

Since I am not a collector, if there is not something special about it, I would probably consider a new one.

[Mistered]

Since I am not a collector, if there is not something special about it, I would probably consider a new one.

The 'special' part is it is a dash 1, pinned and recessed with no Hillary Hole (lock)

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Since I am not a collector, if there is not something special about it, I would probably consider a new one.

The 'special' part is it is a dash 1, pinned and recessed with no Hillary Hole (lock)

I'm not sure about recessed, as I haven't seen a pic of this one with the cylinder opened up. But I've seen other pics of 67 cylinders that don't seem to have recessed chambers.

I did come across a short YouTube video from at least 5 years ago where a guy was reviewing it just on aesthetics and heritage and he was clearly a fan! What was really interesting is that he got it as a police trade-in and it could have been an exact carbon copy of the one I'm looking at, all the way down to the Pachmayr grips. Were the Pachmayers a typical modification that LE agencies made during those days? I'm assuming the stock grips were wood, so it would make sense if that were the case.

I've got nothing against an LE trade-in, as long as it hasn't been drug behind a cruiser for 15 years, and this one looks pretty clean. This model also has the firing pin integrated into the hammer, which is interesting. Picked that up in the video as well.

Now that I've written all this, I'll go back and review it and see if I can tell about the recessed chambers.

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Nope, not recessed. Maybe that was a .357 model feature?

Anyway, here's the vid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoDA2-FtPCs

[Mistered]

Were the Pachmayers a typical modification that LE agencies made during those days?

Not really a 'modification' but an accessory most went to . My 66 wears Pachmayr Presentation grips.
Looks like only the .357s were recessed - not the .38 Specials.
These are Presentations on my Victory.

grips.jpg

These are the Pachmayr 'Grippers' on my 66 . They feel great but are a bit 'thin' for my hands and it now has the Presentations on it.
This is my 'Open Carry' rig.

[ESquared]

I don't know what I'd do with the grips; would have to hold it first, as I've got pretty big paws. I had Hogue rubber wraparounds on my 686 and my Ruger SP101. Great for recoil.

As karmic as it might seem, this was in my email inbox this morning:

http://www.gunsandammo.com/tactical/a-r ... naissance/

[PT7]

I like the spot-on article answer to why "A Revolver Renaissance" based on an "over-100-year-old design" is happening today.
Revolvers do work, and work well.

Gonna keep on keeping on with my wheelguns!

[Mistered]

I don't know what I'd do with the grips;

Well maybe nothing since it is shown with Presentations on it and you may like them as it is - which brings up another thought. I did NOT see where the ad said it came with the ORIGINAL grips and 'technically' this will reduce the value somewhat. However as the auction is ending tomorrow with no bids It could be no one is interested OR some are and the plan is to try to 'snipe' it right at the end of the close of the auction. Hey you may get lucky and score it for the $425 minimum - but I would probably stop at $475 - maybe $500 tops. A couple of these recently sold in Oregon for Smokin' prices (one was $450 and another $375 which was really good and he could have got more) but guns tend to run lower in Oregon than other places. Remember you have shipping and any applicable FFL fees so take this into consideration.

[BigAl52]

Im not sure if your after an older model but this one here is real nice for just 40.00 more and it has 2 sets of grips.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/779113204

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This one on GB is just as interesting. Original grips AND stainless (not blued) adjustable rear sights, which seems very different. It also has the integrated front blade, but no orange on the ramp. Almost a 67-No-Dash, but I thought those had fixed rear sights and that the 67-1s had adjustable blued rear sights.
Anybody know?

[Mistered]

This one on GB is just as interesting. Original grips AND stainless (not blued) adjustable rear sights,

The MOD 67 is the adjustable sight version regardless of the 'dash' number - the MOD 65 is the fixed sight style.
The model you mention with the SS rear is the earlier version, and like my MOD 66 which also had the SS rear sight.
The reason I say 'HAD" is because I replaced it with a blued rear as the SS sights were terrible and caused a glare in bright sunlight and I believe were dropped after only two years because of this.

Almost a 67-No-Dash

Almost a 67 No-Dash? It either is or isn't but it is most likely a No-Dash due to the SS rear and the non-plastic inset front.
You did not post a link - please do if you have it.

[Mistered]

real nice for just 40.00 more and it has 2 sets of grips.

Heck it should be $50 LESS with that there little hole above the cylinder release......

[ESquared]

This one on GB is just as interesting. Original grips AND stainless (not blued) adjustable rear sights,

The MOD 67 is the adjustable sight version regardless of the 'dash' number - the MOD 65 is the fixed sight style.
The model you mention with the SS rear is the earlier version, and like my MOD 66 which also had the SS rear sight.
The reason I say 'HAD" is because I replaced it with a blued rear as the SS sights were terrible and caused a glare in bright sunlight and I believe were dropped after only two years because of this.

Almost a 67-No-Dash

Almost a 67 No-Dash? It either is or isn't but it is most likely a No-Dash due to the SS rear and the non-plastic inset front.
You did not post a link - please do if you have it.

Sorry, forgot the link. Sunday morning!

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/770128247

[Mistered]

Looks like a 67 No Dash with the SS rear and the non-inset front and original grips.
Not bad but it has some dents on the frame and trigger guard.
I would concentrate on the other one if you plan to shoot it. It has the blued rear and inset front and the Packy grips - but man, with shipping on top of it $475 would be it.

[ESquared]

Looks like a 67 No Dash with the SS rear and the non-inset front and original grips.
Not bad but it has some dents on the frame and trigger guard.
I would concentrate on the other one if you plan to shoot it. It has the blued rear and inset front and the Packy grips - but man, with shipping on top of it $475 would be it.

It's a tough call. The auction ending dates work in my favor. The one with the blued sights ends tomorrow and has an opening bid of $425 and zero bids received. It I can't scoop that one up, the No Dash could be the back-up.

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Any ideas on what the "V" stamp on the cylinder signifies? Searched the S&W forum but couldn't come up with anything definitive...