S&W 65 worth $200?

jjmitchell60

Century has S&W 65s in 4 inch for $200 and 3 inch for $225, is that a decent price?

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Rafter-S

If the 65's are in good to excellent condition, it would be a great deal. But usually, revolvers sold like these are police trade-ins and are highly worn and show lots of whacks and dings.

If you are looking for a good shooter though, give one a try. I personally prefer the 3" model with a round butt and would be willing to pay the extra $25 for it.

My humble 2.5-cents worth,
Rafter-S

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ATF

jjmitchell60,where do you see those.I went to the Web Site and didn't see them?
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jjmitchell60

ATF, I received the flyer today in the mail. I only live 50 miles or so from them. Have you signed up for the flyer? There should be a place on their site to sign up to receive their flyer every 2 months. The price I quoted is for non FFL holders, I get an extra $10 off that though being I have FFLs. I probably will go up and pick at least one up and maybe a couple for the shop to sell as well. I figured that they were worth that but have never fooled with the 65s but have owned several 66s and a 586 as well as a 686.

The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they're okay, then it's you.
Rita Mae Brown

Buffler

I have a 3" 65 I use for carry and IDPA matches.They
work great! Shoot the 158 gr. bullets,seems to be sight
ed in for them. I like them a lot. Good,reliable,guns!
BE SAFE!! Buffler

WaltherP-38

Centerfire Systems has the S&W model 65's for $199.97 delivered,stainless steel and 4" heavy duty barrel. Call Lois at 1-800-915-3346 and get details.

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ATF

jjmitchell60,for some reason they stopped sending me flyers,I've been buying from them for quite a few years .When I went to the web site and entered my user name and password it let me in OK,but could not find the 65s and I tried everything? The three inch is the one I'm interested in.[:)][:)]








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CFPython

Don't knock police trade ins. Most of them only get shot once or twice a year (maybe 100 rounds total per year). They may have a few dings from open carry but especially in stainless they can be buffed out. $200 is not a bad deal for a 65.

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jjmitchell60

I have decide to pick up one of each, as well as some 30-06 ammo and maybe one of the $215 Walthers! I figure she will call me tomorrow, usually does after I get the flyer but if not I will call her. Those $215 walthers in 32ACP are a bargain as well! Of course FFL holders usually get $10 off that price on all guns and they have also returned to dealer priceing on ammo! They quit that for a while and lost some customers. ATF, I will let you know exactly what the quality is by tuesday night if you want me to on the 65s.

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ATF

OK Jim,Thanks.I'm going to give them a call tomorrow.
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snowshoe

I purchased three from Centerfire about six months ago, they had a special running at $175.00 if you bought three of them. They came in and were in great shape, a little elbow grease and they looked just like new. I would buy more if I had a place for them.

ATF

3" or 4"?




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jjmitchell60

ATF, they are out of 3" and only have the 4" 65s left. I reckon the 3" went pretty fast! 4" is $199! They have a real good deal on Walthers though, ones in excellent condition, 2 extra mags, holster, and all for $249. They do have some with 1 mag and no holster, and at 75% for $214. Were you lucky enough to call in time to get a 3"?

The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they're okay, then it's you.
Rita Mae Brown

1KYDSTR

I have seen these in the past and quite often they are Department of Energy trade-ins. They were issued to Nuclear Plant security guards and as such were shot even less than the police trade-ins would have been; I don't think those guys have to qualify as often! I've shot a few of these in the past and like almost any S & W made over the years they are excellent pistols.

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ATF

jjmitchell60,what Century are you talking about.I just called them and they didn't know what I was talking about.They said they have not sent out a flyer since the first of the year?
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