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October 18, 2017
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Latest addition to my revolver collection, and my only S&W. This is a model 67 Combat Masterpiece (basically a stainless version of the model 15) from 1973. Early production, and probably one of the last to have the stainless sights which I’ve painted flat black to enable a better sight picture. The trigger is amazing thanks to the factory set over travel stop.
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February 24, 2013
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Very nice! 
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January 24, 2009
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Good looking gun, thanks for showing it off. 
I've only had one Smiff in my life (a model 29), but I parted with it around 1992 'cuz I needed money that month. I'd like to get a few of their big boomers...it just sucks that the current ones still have the "Hillary Hole" on them. That has been the main reason why I haven't bought one, or many of them! If S&W went to bat to reverse the Hillary Hole directive, I could respect the company...but so far I haven't seen one peep against that stupid law/declaration/mandate...whatever it was.
Same with the "Marcas Registradas" crap. I know that in the 30's there were other countries making knock-off's, and that Smiff somehow needed to stamp a bi-language "registered trademark" on their guns to prove that the actual Smiff's were genuine. What if the knock-off company also included "Marcas Registradas" on theirs?? Where does it end? Dumb (IMO). How may Colt (older company than Smiff) guns do you see with this crap on them? Zilch. Currently, the only gun maker that's seemingly making very similar guns of both Smiff & Colt is Taurus. And somehow Taurus seems to get a pass & neither one complains...? Whatever.
To me, when Smiff went with the "Marcas Registradas" crap, that was their first misstep...but that was before I was born. So when I bought my Model 29 in my 20's, I looked past that. Then in the '90s when their lawyers couldn't fend off the Hillary lawyers & eventually agreed to put the "Hillary Hole" on all their crap, they were from then on, officially on my black list. 
It sucks too, because they have some super cool big bore revolvers I would LOVE to own!
Sorry for my rant.
3ric, congrats on landing that one, I hope you have fun with it! 
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February 24, 2013
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Totally agree! I never buy a Smith with that internal lock. Nope, no way! All my Smiths are pre-lock. I have super sexy 686 Silhoutte. One of my faves.
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January 24, 2009
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Kurt, I love the look of those IHMSA models!
August 29, 2009
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I can agree that the pre-lock Smith's are always a first choice, HOWEVER, there are quite a few late-model guns that are still nice and worthy of owning. Pre-locks are in limited supply and most are in hands of collectors these days, and hence a higher price than late-model versions. But there's still some nice late-model guns to be had.
One of my favorites is a pre-lock, 4" brl 617 with combat grips. The feel of this gun can't be beat in a revolver (except maybe a $9k Korth I previously owned) and the combat grips mold into your hand perfectly. A late model, post-lock 617 is also currently available, and the round butt can be converted to square with a conversion grip. It's a similar feel as a pre-lock and is a nice shooter with the benefit of a 10 rd. cylinder. If the purpose of the gun is collecting, of course they're not the same. But if it's for shooting, I wouldn't necessarily limit or exclude a gun solely on the basis of a lock present. There are some really nice late-model, J-frame airweight guns that are light as a feather and perfect for concealed carry. And some larger caliber guns up to the X-frame size as well, including "Pro Shop" firearms. Ruling out a gun based solely on the lock really excludes a lot of nice options in small, medium and large caliber guns.
The difference in price of these 2 guns is about +$300 for the used pre-lock vs the new post-lock model.
August 29, 2009
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Now back to the topic....that mod. 67 S&W is a nice gun and I bet the trigger really is amazing!
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March 28, 2023
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There is something to say about the new technology of Smiths and some of the calibers like the 460 and the 500. The compensated barrels and the performance center stuff. I wish I knew more about older S&W revolvers and what to look for and invest in. I would like a model 29 early 1970's in original wood box that would be the first thing I would buy but I see a lot of older blue box and others. Something about a 100 year old revolver if it's in good condition. also I always wanted a break open S&W I do like some of the new stuff there putting out also though. 
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March 28, 2023
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Well because of your post I bought a S&W Sunday! Model 19 dated 1981 I think I did ok. I should have researched a bit more I really wanted a model 29 from the 1970's in nickel but I saw this and bid on it and won at $1004 I still plan on picking up a 29 but will do more research this time!
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