Smith & Wesson Model 13-3 .357 Magnum 3-Inch Heavy-Barrel K-Frame Revolver
This Model 13-3 is a factory heavy-barrel, 3-inch K-Frame revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. Built in the mid-1980s (ANB prefix), it represents the final fixed-sight revolver formally issued by the FBI. The dash-3 revision deletes the earlier pinned barrel and recessed cylinder features, making this variant notable to collectors tracking engineering changes. A polished blued carbon-steel frame, double-action/single-action trigger, and an aftermarket laminate wood and rubber monogrip round out the package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light edge wear from holstering is visible on the muzzle and cylinder. The bore is bright and clear.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 13-3 revolver with aftermarket laminate wood & rubber finger-groove monogrip
The 3-inch heavy barrel strikes a balance between duty carry and ballistic performance, offering authoritative .357 Magnum capability with manageable weight and recoil. Fixed iron sights—a serrated ramp front blade and integral gutter rear—keep the profile snag-free for concealed or duty holster use.
Carbon-steel construction throughout, finished in a polished blue, delivers both durability and the classic S&W aesthetic. The heavy barrel and solid top strap add rigidity, supporting consistent accuracy and extended service life.
The aftermarket laminate wood and rubber monogrip gives enhanced purchase while preserving the revolver’s traditional lines. Its finger grooves and palm swell anchor the hand during double-action strings, complementing the smooth S&W trigger.
As the last fixed-sight .357 officially adopted by the FBI, the Model 13-3 occupies a unique niche for collectors of law-enforcement sidearms and S&W engineering variants alike.