I have a friend's Model 64, not blued, with wooden handle with a 4' barrel and am wondering if it's possible to date it based on Serial number. The SN starts with D5414. It also has another number (57363) engraved in the same area where the model number is, as well as some other mark that I can't make out (doesn't look like letters or numbers). The Smith & Wesson Model 1 was the first firearm manufactured by Smith & Wesson, with production spanning the years 1857 through 1882.It was the first commercially successful revolver to use rimfire cartridges instead of loose powder, musket ball, and percussion caps.It is a single-action, tip-up revolver holding seven.22 Short black powder cartridges.
| Smith & Wesson Model 64 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | NYPD |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1970 |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
| Unit cost | $689 |
| Produced | 1970– |
| Variants | Military & Police, Double Action Only (DAO) |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | .38 Special |
| Barrels | 2, 3 & 4 inches. The 6 inch was rare. |
| Action | Single/Double action or Double action only (DAO) |
| Feed system | 6 shot cylinder |
The Smith & Wesson Model 64Military and Police revolver is the stainless steel version of the Model 10.
Description[edit]
The Model 64 is a six-shot double-action revolver with fixed sights chambered in .38 Special. It was the second all stainless steel revolver made by Smith & Wesson, the first being the Smith & Wesson Model 60.[1] It was widely used by several U.S. police, sheriff and state agencies and was a popular choice in high humidity states because the stainless model 64 was more corrosion and rust resistant than the blued Model 10.[2]
Originally offered in two variants, a 4' taper barrelled square butt or a 2' round butt, the Model 64 has since been offered in numerous configurations.[2] The 4' heavy barelled version, introduced in 1974, became a favorite with many police agencies.[1] Five variants were made for NYPD and these revolvers are marked 'NY1' as opposed to the more common 'NYCPD' marking for department issued guns as these were intended to be purchased by individual officers.[3] It was the only stainless steel revolver authorized for use by NYPD as well as the last revolver approved for use being replaced by 9mm semiautomatic pistols in 1993.[3]
Noted for its accuracy, dependability and manageable recoil, the Model 64 is still in use for security, inmate transportation (Corrections), target shooting, formal target competition and personal defense.[4]
Specifications[edit]
- Caliber: .38 S&W Special (Model 64)
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: varies
- Frame: Medium
- Material: Stainless Steel
References[edit]
- ^ abAyoob, Massad (15 March 2010). Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 189. ISBN1-4402-1503-0.
- ^ abJim Supica; Richard Nahas (3 June 2016). Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Iola, Wisconsin: 'F+W Media, Inc.'. pp. 264–265. ISBN978-1-4402-4563-3.
- ^ abVivas, R.M. (3 June 2016). 'NY1 New York City Police Model 64 and 60'. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Iola, Wisconsin: 'F+W Media, Inc.'. pp. 265–266. ISBN978-1-4402-4563-3.
- ^Ian Hogg; John Walter (29 August 2004). Pistols of the World. David & Charles. pp. 302–303. ISBN0-87349-460-1.
| Smith & Wesson Model 64 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | NYPD |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1970 |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
| Unit cost | $689 |
| Produced | 1970– |
| Variants | Military & Police, Double Action Only (DAO) |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | .38 Special |
| Barrels | 2, 3 & 4 inches. The 6 inch was rare. |
| Action | Single/Double action or Double action only (DAO) |
| Feed system | 6 shot cylinder |
The Smith & Wesson Model 64Military and Police revolver is the stainless steel version of the Model 10.
Description[edit]
The Model 64 is a six-shot double-action revolver with fixed sights chambered in .38 Special. It was the second all stainless steel revolver made by Smith & Wesson, the first being the Smith & Wesson Model 60.[1] It was widely used by several U.S. police, sheriff and state agencies and was a popular choice in high humidity states because the stainless model 64 was more corrosion and rust resistant than the blued Model 10.[2]
Originally offered in two variants, a 4' taper barrelled square butt or a 2' round butt, the Model 64 has since been offered in numerous configurations.[2] The 4' heavy barelled version, introduced in 1974, became a favorite with many police agencies.[1] Five variants were made for NYPD and these revolvers are marked 'NY1' as opposed to the more common 'NYCPD' marking for department issued guns as these were intended to be purchased by individual officers.[3] It was the only stainless steel revolver authorized for use by NYPD as well as the last revolver approved for use being replaced by 9mm semiautomatic pistols in 1993.[3]
Noted for its accuracy, dependability and manageable recoil, the Model 64 is still in use for security, inmate transportation (Corrections), target shooting, formal target competition and personal defense.[4]
Specifications[edit]
- Caliber: .38 S&W Special (Model 64)
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: varies
- Frame: Medium
- Material: Stainless Steel
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References[edit]
- ^ abAyoob, Massad (15 March 2010). Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 189. ISBN1-4402-1503-0.
- ^ abJim Supica; Richard Nahas (3 June 2016). Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Iola, Wisconsin: 'F+W Media, Inc.'. pp. 264–265. ISBN978-1-4402-4563-3.
- ^ abVivas, R.M. (3 June 2016). 'NY1 New York City Police Model 64 and 60'. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Iola, Wisconsin: 'F+W Media, Inc.'. pp. 265–266. ISBN978-1-4402-4563-3.
- ^Ian Hogg; John Walter (29 August 2004). Pistols of the World. David & Charles. pp. 302–303. ISBN0-87349-460-1.