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Smith & Wesson 63
The S&W Model 63 is the stainless version of the Kit Gun. In carbon steel, it was the Model 34. Built on the popular J-frame and cambered for .22LR, this revolver is small, reliable, and powerful.
This lightweight revolver is small enough to be carried inside a hunter or fisherman’s kit bag, as its name suggests. It is compact enough for comfortable carry and well balanced. It features a stainless-steel frame, barrel, cylinder, HI-VIZ® Fiber Optic Red front sight, and adjustable rear sight.
This one is going to be easier to lay out as a timeline. Most of this was taken from the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 3rd and 4th editions. Info on the 63-5 mostly came from smithandwessonforums.com
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63
1977 - Introduction of "M" serial prefix at M99999, 2" and 4" barrels, 6 shot capacity.
63-1
1982 - Delete pinned barrel.
63-2
1989 - Special production for Lew Horton with 2" barrel and Hogue grips.
63-3
1989 - New yoke retention system.
1990 - Increase sight width to 1/8".
1991 - Introduce 2" round butt special.
1992 - 2" barrel with round butt became standard production.
1994 - Extractor changed, Uncle Mike's grips used.
1996 - Began shipping in foam filled blue plastic cases.
1997 - Changed thumb piece, Shipped with Master trigger lock.
63-4
1998 - Changed to J Magnum frame.
1999 - Discontinued.
2007 - Reintroduced with 8 shot capacity, 5" barrel, and internal lock. J magnum frame.
63-5
2012 - 8 shot capacity, 3" barrel, and internal lock. J magnum frame with Fiber Optic sights.
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63 no dash with a set of custom Jay Scott grips.
Model 63
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Frame: J-frame, stainless steel
Barrel: 4-inch, pinned, solid serrated rib
Cylinder: 6-round capacity
Action: Double Action/Single Action (DA/SA)
Front Sight: Serrated ramp with red insert
Rear Sight: Adjustable square notch micrometer sight
Grips: Original grips were Goncalo Alves target stocks, but many are found with aftermarket grips
Hammer: Checkered
Trigger: Serrated
Finish: Bead-blasted stainless steel
63-5 with matching S&W holster.
Model: 63-5
MSRP: $769
Action: DA/SA
Caliber: .22 LR
Finish: Satin Stainless
Grip: Black Synthetic
Front Sight: HI-VIZ Fiber Optic Red
Rear Sight: Adjustable
Hammer: Exposed
Barrel Length: 3”
Overall Length: 7.25”
Width: 1.29” (Cylinder)
Weight: 26 ozs.
Capacity: 8 rounds
Twist: 1:15” RH
Rifle Grooves: 6
Accessories: 2 Security Keys, Cable Lock, Owner's Manual
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Today's images are provided curtesy of 08H3 and CutBaitNBlowSh*tUp4ALivin from OKShooters.com
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Smith & Wesson 63
The S&W Model 63 is the stainless version of the Kit Gun. In carbon steel, it was the Model 34. Built on the popular J-frame and cambered for .22LR, this revolver is small, reliable, and powerful.
This lightweight revolver is small enough to be carried inside a hunter or fisherman’s kit bag, as its name suggests. It is compact enough for comfortable carry and well balanced. It features a stainless-steel frame, barrel, cylinder, HI-VIZ® Fiber Optic Red front sight, and adjustable rear sight.
This one is going to be easier to lay out as a timeline. Most of this was taken from the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 3rd and 4th editions. Info on the 63-5 mostly came from smithandwessonforums.com
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63
1977 - Introduction of "M" serial prefix at M99999, 2" and 4" barrels, 6 shot capacity.
63-1
1982 - Delete pinned barrel.
63-2
1989 - Special production for Lew Horton with 2" barrel and Hogue grips.
63-3
1989 - New yoke retention system.
1990 - Increase sight width to 1/8".
1991 - Introduce 2" round butt special.
1992 - 2" barrel with round butt became standard production.
1994 - Extractor changed, Uncle Mike's grips used.
1996 - Began shipping in foam filled blue plastic cases.
1997 - Changed thumb piece, Shipped with Master trigger lock.
63-4
1998 - Changed to J Magnum frame.
1999 - Discontinued.
2007 - Reintroduced with 8 shot capacity, 5" barrel, and internal lock. J magnum frame.
63-5
2012 - 8 shot capacity, 3" barrel, and internal lock. J magnum frame with Fiber Optic sights.
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63 no dash with a set of custom Jay Scott grips.
Model 63
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Frame: J-frame, stainless steel
Barrel: 4-inch, pinned, solid serrated rib
Cylinder: 6-round capacity
Action: Double Action/Single Action (DA/SA)
Front Sight: Serrated ramp with red insert
Rear Sight: Adjustable square notch micrometer sight
Grips: Original grips were Goncalo Alves target stocks, but many are found with aftermarket grips
Hammer: Checkered
Trigger: Serrated
Finish: Bead-blasted stainless steel
63-5 with matching S&W holster.
Model: 63-5
MSRP: $769
Action: DA/SA
Caliber: .22 LR
Finish: Satin Stainless
Grip: Black Synthetic
Front Sight: HI-VIZ Fiber Optic Red
Rear Sight: Adjustable
Hammer: Exposed
Barrel Length: 3”
Overall Length: 7.25”
Width: 1.29” (Cylinder)
Weight: 26 ozs.
Capacity: 8 rounds
Twist: 1:15” RH
Rifle Grooves: 6
Accessories: 2 Security Keys, Cable Lock, Owner's Manual
