When did the Smith and Wesson Model 13 come out?

The Smith & Wesson Model 13 revolver was a combat classic back in the day. Smith & Wesson’s hugely successful Military & Police service revolver morphed into the Model 10 in 1957—when the company began numbering its models. It’s since served as the launching pad for a head-spinning array of handguns.

Is the Model 13 the same as the M13?

The Model 13 should not be confused with the M13, which was a lightweight alloy revolver produced from 1954-56 for the U.S. Air Force, known as the Aircrewman. Generations of the model 13 are as follows: 1st Gen. -1974- Introduced, 2nd Gen. -1977- Change back to gas ring on cylinder, 3rd Gen. -1982- Eliminate cylinder counterbore.

What kind of finish does a model 13 have?

The Model 13 has a blued finish; the Model 65 is a variant in matte finish stainless steel. The Model 13 was manufactured from 1974 to 1998.

When did the Ford Model 13 come out?

The Model 13 has a blued finish; the Model 65 is a variant in matte finish stainless steel. The Model 13 was manufactured from 1974 to 1998. The Model 65 was manufactured from 1972 to 2004.

Can a serial number on a s and W be off?

There is some dispute regarding the dates on some serial numbers and your gun may actually be a year off from what is listed. The precise shipping date as “lettered” can be several years off depending on model. For the exact date on your gun request the letter from S&W Historian Roy Jinks. Pre-War N frame.

What kind of Revolver is the Model 13?

It is based on the Smith and Wesson K-Frame pistol. The Model 13 is the .357 Magnum heavy barreled variant of the Model 10, which is chambered in 38 special. The Model 13 was designed to be used by Law Enforcement and US Government agencies.

How to identify a s and W revolver and when was it made?

Many people have questions about how to identify a S&W revolver and when was it made. I borrowed this from a thread on Highroad.org forum. It has a lot of info that might be of interest to many of you. This is where to look for the model number (not used until around 1957). Sometimes the serial number is here, especially in later models.