Weird S&W revolver.....

[ap3572001]

I recently got a S&W Model 65 four inch . Its P&R ( a 70's gun) and its a ROUND BUTT FRAME? Just noticed it! Came in the box with everything. I know they made a three inch round butt. But not a four inch.... After a bit og research , I learned that it was shipped to Jovino's in NY.

Has anyone ever seen a four inch model 65 with round butt frame?

[Tarn_Helm]

Pics?

I recently got a S&W Model 65 four inch . Its P&R ( a 70's gun) and its a ROUND BUTT FRAME? Just noticed it! Came in the box with everything. I know they made a three inch round butt. But not a four inch.... After a bit og research , I learned that it was shipped to Jovino's in NY.

Has anyone ever seen a four inch model 65 with round butt frame?

No.

[BigDogatPlay]

I've heard of any number of square butt types being done with round butt frames for some reason or another.

If it went to Jovino's it's possible that it was a LEO's personally owned gun, and if it shipped round butt, the box label might confirm, it may well have been specially ordered that way. With a bit of provenance this could be a nice addition to an S&W collection.

ETA.... pics,must have pics.

[smle-man]

Yes, I bought one from a Calgunner and then resold it later to another Calgunner.

[trashman]

With S&W anything is possible. I read over on the S&W forum recently about a 4" round butt Model 15 (IIRC) -- which is the blue analog of the Model. 65 67.

--Neill

ETA: the 65 is the stainless version of the Model 13.

[Mr. Beretta]

What's the product code # on the box? Also it should state the 4" barrel length on the label as well. What "dash" is it? Being P&R it should be a -1, -2 or -3. In 1982 the factory eliminated cylinder counterbore & pinned barrel.

Plus there should be a "K" in the SN. And last but not least, are the grips factory & are they SB not RB?

The only factory 4" 65 RB's listed in the "book" were made / shipped in 1996 to 2001 with a product code of 102604.

In years gone by, I know Jovino's was very much in favor with S&W so having a special run of 65's isn't out of the question. Give them a call (212-925-4881) and ask them about your 65. They' always been very helpful every time I've spoken with them.

Good luck & let us know the results!