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@ 1952
Your Smith and Wesson model 13-1 will have a 3in.Barrel if it is a round butt,or a 4in.Barrel if it is a square Butt model revolver.
The Smith & Wesson Model 13-3 revolver was produced from 1982 to 1988. This model is part of the K-frame series and is chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge. It features a square butt design and is known for its durability and reliability in law enforcement and personal defense.
Sorry, I can not help you with the serial number, but if you tell me the model or if there is no model on it the caliber and barrel length and if the butt is round or square I think I can tell you.
square
That would have been made in the early 1970's. $250-$350
take the grips off
A square is a special rectangle.
The letters are just designations for different size frames of revolvers; they do not bear resemblance to the shape of the letters. J Frame: .38 Special and 9mm. This is the smallest frame. Early models may have a square butt or a round butt but all later models have round butts. K/L Frame: .38 Special and .357 Magnum. This is the medium frame revolver which may have a square butt or a round butt, but all later models (since mid 1990's) have round butts. N Frame: .41 and .44 Magnum. This is the large frame revolver which may have a square butt or a round butt, but all later models (since mid 1990's) have round butts.
To distinguish a square butt revolver from a round butt revolver, examine the grip frame's shape. A square butt revolver features a more angular, flat grip that allows for a larger grip area, while a round butt revolver has a smoother, rounded grip that tapers towards the bottom. This difference can affect handling and comfort, particularly when using different types of grips or holsters. Additionally, the model designation often indicates the grip style, providing another clue.
Depends on when it was made.
A square is considered to be a special kind of rectangle.