Smith & Wesson Model 13-1 Service Revolver

winterman62 · February 22, 2009, 02:08 PM

My father retired after 31 years from a local agency has given me one of his service guns, it's serial#26xxx.

I would never consider selling this heirloom but I am curious about it"s insurance value and date of manufacture.

It is a Blued 4" .357 with fixed sights and Walnut S&W grips. There is very light holster wear on the end of the barrel.

WVfishguy · February 22, 2009, 02:33 PM

A good Model 13 is pretty expensive, a Model 13-1 should bring a premium.

I've been looking at them on Gunbroker for quite a while now, and a good price for one is around $450 or even more. I've seen Model 13s sell for more than the much fancier Model 28s or M19s.

The stainless version of the 13 is the model 65, but for some reason they sell for less than the M13.

One of my local dealers had a Model 13 a few years back for $460. He sold it quickly.

I'd insure a M13 for at least $600. I'd sure as heck NEVER sell it.

FlyFish · February 22, 2009, 02:53 PM

That doesn't sound like the entire serial number - for that gun, it should start with a numeral, followed by the letter D, and then five digits. Perhaps what you've posted is only the last five digits?

February 22, 2009, 02:08 PM	#1
winterman62 Junior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Posts: 1	Smith & Wesson Model 13-1 Service Revolver My father retired after 31 years from a local agency has given me one of his service guns, it's serial#26xxx. I would never consider selling this heirloom but I am curious about it"s insurance value and date of manufacture. It is a Blued 4" .357 with fixed sights and Walnut S&W grips. There is very light holster wear on the end of the barrel.

February 22, 2009, 02:33 PM	#2
WVfishguy Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2007 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 660	A good Model 13 is pretty expensive, a Model 13-1 should bring a premium. I've been looking at them on Gunbroker for quite a while now, and a good price for one is around $450 or even more. I've seen Model 13s sell for more than the much fancier Model 28s or M19s. The stainless version of the 13 is the model 65, but for some reason they sell for less than the M13. One of my local dealers had a Model 13 a few years back for $460. He sold it quickly. I'd insure a M13 for at least $600. I'd sure as heck NEVER sell it. __________________ WWSD (What Would Skeeter Do?)

February 22, 2009, 02:53 PM	#3
FlyFish Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Overlooking the Baker River Valley Posts: 1,401	That doesn't sound like the entire serial number - for that gun, it should start with a numeral, followed by the letter D, and then five digits. Perhaps what you've posted is only the last five digits?