Smith & Wesson Model 64-3 .38 Special 4 in Heavy Barrel Stainless K-Frame DA/SA Revolver (1979-1980)
This Smith & Wesson Model 64-3 is a stainless K-Frame .38 Special service revolver from the 1979-1980 era. It features the classic 4 inch heavy barrel with a shrouded ejector rod, fixed sights, and a brushed stainless finish. This example is configured with aftermarket Pachmayr 'Gripper' finger-groove rubber grips and retains period-correct markings, including a yoke stamped 'MOD. 64-3' and the 'MARCAS REGISTRADAS' frame rollmark.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver is in solid shape with various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The Pachmayr Gripper rubber grips show damage, including a cut-out on the top of the right grip panel. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 64-3 .38 Special revolver
- Aftermarket Pachmayr 'Gripper' rubber finger-groove grips (installed)
The Model 64-3 is the stainless counterpart to the Model 10 M&P, built on the K-Frame with fixed sights and a 4 inch heavy barrel. Its shrouded ejector rod and brushed stainless construction reflect its service-oriented design and durability.
Sighting is straightforward with a fixed rear notch in the topstrap and a ramped front sight featuring a red/orange insert for visibility. The DA/SA action uses a smooth-faced trigger and a checkered spur hammer.
This revolver is chambered in .38 Special with a 6-round cylinder, retaining the robust stainless construction throughout the barrel, frame, and cylinder. The finish is brushed stainless steel for a uniform appearance.
Markings include 'MOD. 64-3' on the yoke and period 'MARCAS REGISTRADAS' on the frame, with assembly numbers present on the yoke/crane. It was manufactured in the United States during 1979-1980.