Smith & Wesson Model 13

Infobox Weapon
name=Smith & Wesson Model 13


caption=S&W Model 13-4; blued steel, 3" barrel, round butt, aftermarket Pachmayr grips
origin=United States
type=Revolver
is_ranged=yes
is_UK=
service=
used_by=FBI,New York State Police
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designer=Smith & Wesson
design_date=
manufacturer=Smith & Wesson
unit_cost=$400—$469
production_date=1973—1999
number=
variants=Model 65 (stainless steel) Model 65LS (LadySmith)
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weight=31 oz. (3" bbl)
length=
part_length=3" or 4"
width=
height=
diameter=
cartridge=.357 Magnum
action=Double-action
rate=
velocity=
range= 50 yards
max_range=
feed=Six-round cylinder
sights=Fixed (rear notch; front ramp)

The Smith & Wesson Model 13 (Military & Police Magnum) is a .357 Magnum revolver designed for military and police use. It is based on S&W's K-frame platform—specifically, it is a .357 Magnum version of the heavy-barrel variant of the .38 Special Model 10 (originally called the Military & Police).

This is a double action revolver with a capacity of six rounds. Barrel lengths are 3" and 4" with fixed sights. Both round-butt and square-butt versions were produced. The Model 19 is essentially the same gun with adjustable sights. The M13 has a blued finish; the Model 65 is a variant in matte finish stainless steel.

The Model 13 was manufactured from 1973 to 1999. The Model 65 was manufactured from 1972 to 2004.

Both models were issued by police agencies and federal law enforcement agencies in the United States. The Model 13 was requested by the New York State Police in order to have a .357 Magnum revolver to replace their .38 Special Model 10s. The Model 65 in stainless steel came about at the request of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The FBI issued the Model 13 with a 3" barrel shortly before switching to semi-automatic pistols. [Ayoob, Massad. [http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_5_49/ai_99145179 Small handgun attitude] . "Guns Magazine", May 2003.]

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External Links

* [http://www.kitsune.addr.com/Firearms/Revolvers/SW_Model_13.htm Netbook of Modern Firearms entry]