Smith & Wesson Model 64-3 .38 Special Stainless K-Frame Revolver, 4-inch Heavy Pinned Barrel (1981)
This Smith & Wesson Model 64-3 is a stainless-steel K-frame service revolver in the classic 4-inch heavy-barrel, square-butt duty configuration. Built during the 1981 -3 engineering change period, it features a pinned barrel, fixed sights, and original checkered walnut Magna stocks with S&W medallions. The 64-3 is the stainless counterpart to the Model 10 and saw wide authorization among U.S. police agencies, including the NYPD.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Exterior surfaces show markings consistent with prior handling and use. Please refer to the photos for close-up views of the finish and markings.
What's Included
- Brown leather belt holster with snap retention strap
The 64-3 configuration pairs a 4-inch heavy-profile, pinned barrel with a stainless K-frame and square-butt grip frame, delivering the classic duty layout. The six-shot fluted cylinder is stainless and includes a knurled ejector-rod tip and a front locking lug. Controls include a checkered cylinder-release latch, a checkered hammer spur, and a smooth-face trigger.
Sights are fixed and service-grade: a serrated ramp front (integral) and a square-notch rear machined into the topstrap. The yoke cut is marked "MOD. 64-3," identifying this specific engineering change.
The -3 engineering period is associated with gas-ring relocation on heavy-barrel K-frames. This example falls within the 1981 timeframe, aligning with the noted production and design updates of that era.
Original checkered walnut Magna stocks with S&W medallions complement the all-stainless construction of the frame, barrel, and cylinder. The revolver is double-action/single-action with an exposed hammer and a six-round capacity in .38 Special.