Found a good one: Model 13-4

[DR505]

I found a good Model 13-4 3" .357 magnum at a decent price. Very clean, perfect bore, super-smooth action, just a bit of wear at the muzzle. Doesn't appear to be fired much at all. Here is a quick photo for now:

 

[Armybrat]

Love the 3”.
My old 4” is a fine revolver - gave it to my son 30 years ago...

 

[.455_Hunter]

Not polymer, not striker, not nitrided stainless, low capacity, no RDS cut... OBSOLETE and BORING!...

Actually...

Its OUTSTANDING!

I just got a 3" Model 10 last month, so I understand.

Please let us know how it shoots. Buffalo Bill should be afraid!

 

[wcwhitey]

Nice find!

 

[Blkhrt13]

Grail gun for me

 

[Pat Riot]

That’s definitely a cool shooter, @DR505
Congratulations!

 

[bannockburn]

A definite must-have K frame!

Had a 4" heavy barrel Model 13 many years ago. One of my favorite S&W service revolvers. Also loved the Ruger Speed Six with the 2 3/4" barrel.

 

[ECVMatt]

I found a good Model 13-4 3" .357 magnum at a decent price. Very clean, perfect bore, super-smooth action, just a bit of wear at the muzzle. Doesn't appear to be fired much at all. Here is a quick photo for now:

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That's Grail Gun for me! Congratulations!

 

[Stumper]

Very, very nice.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Nice score!

 

[Jonesy814]

Very nice revolver. I have been keeping an eye out for a 3 inch model 13 or 65. I have 6, .357 magnums but none are K frames. I have 6, K frames, but 5 have a 4 inch barrel and one has a 2 inch. Seems like I have a solid opening for a 3 inch magnum K frame in there. Problem is I do not have $1000 in my gun fund and that's pretty much the entry price on those, unless I get lucky

 

[DR505]

Very nice revolver. I have been keeping an eye out for a 3 inch model 13 or 65. I have 6, .357 magnums but none are K frames. I have 6, K frames, but 5 have a 4 inch barrel and one has a 2 inch. Seems like I have a solid opening for a 3 inch magnum K frame in there. Problem is I do not have $1000 in my gun fund and that's pretty much the entry price on those, unless I get lucky

This one was quite a bit less than $1000....sshhhhh!

 

[WVsig]

Nice. I sold a 13-3 3” recently because I have another one in bound with some custom touches. They are excellent shooters. Enjoy it

 

[Bandit67]

She's a beauty!

 

[357smallbore]

Hard to beat a quality vintage piece like that. S&W made em really good back in the day. Would be a great carry gun. Congrats on your find and purchase.

 

[Tallball]

Nice score!

Those are very fine revolvers.

 

[DR505]

Here it is with its larger cousin, a S&W Model 58 .41 magnum:

 

[Riomouse911]

Very nice!

I bought mine several years ago, another “I just stumbled onto it” find at a LGS that had a decent consignment cabinet.

They are great guns! They are fantastic with .38’s and +P loads, magnums offer plenty of power, and yet these guns are easily concealed without having to wear a parka.

Now I did take off the classic wooden grip panels and replaced them with a Pachmayr Professional grip. This makes the gun a bit more pleasant when loads get on the spicy side.

Stay safe.

 

[nofendertom]

To me: Best version of a K Frame---I shot mine exclusively with .38spl +P handloads.
Also with a Pachmayr grip.

 

[Brian Williams]

I have had mine for a long time, and it makes for a great carry gun and shoots very well. It is not and will not be for sale.

 

[WVsig]

@DR505 Not to steal your thunder but I picked this up yesterday. S&W 13-3 by Ted Yost

 

[DR505]

@DR505 Not to steal your thunder but I picked this up yesterday. S&W 13-3 by Ted Yost

I am just going to hazard a guess that mine didn't set me back near as much as yours would have. Nice revolver you have there!