Smith & Wesson Model 64 (No Dash) .38 Special, 4-Inch Stainless K-Frame Revolver – 1973–1974
This Smith & Wesson Model 64 no-dash is a stainless K-frame .38 Special with a 4-inch tapered barrel and six-shot fluted cylinder, manufactured in 1973–1974. It features fixed sights with a serrated ramp, cross-pinned front blade and a square-notch rear, along with factory checkered walnut Magna service stocks. Classic S&W rollmarks and inspector stamps remain present, offering a clean, well-documented example of an early stainless service revolver.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It has various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 64 (no dash) revolver
The Model 64 no-dash is the stainless counterpart to S&W’s K-frame service pattern, and this example follows the classic formula: a 4-inch tapered stainless steel barrel, six-shot fluted cylinder, and fixed sights optimized for duty use. The short under-barrel lug keeps weight forward without excess bulk, preserving the well-known K-frame balance.
It operates in double-action/single-action with a service-style trigger for consistent press and an exposed hammer with a checkered spur for confident cocking. The hammer-mounted firing pin and left-side checkered cylinder release reflect the period-correct S&W controls that defined the platform through the 1970s.
Sight regulation comes from a serrated ramp, cross-pin retained front blade paired with a square-notch rear milled into the topstrap. This fixed-sight setup is rugged and straightforward, providing a clear, snag-resistant picture aligned to service ammunition of the era.
Factory details include the S&W sideplate logo and the traditional “Marcas Registradas” frame rollmark. The revolver wears factory checkered walnut Magna service stocks with S&W medallions. Additional assembly numbers and inspector stamps remain visible on the yoke/crane, supporting the revolver’s originality and period configuration.