Make: Smith & Wesson, Power Custom

Model: 13-1, .357 Magnum Military & Police Heavy Barrel

Serial Number: D816533

Year of Manufacture: 1975-76 (ref: The Standard Catalogue of Smith & Wesson 5th Ed.)

Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special

Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder

Barrel Length: 6", Pinned Power Custom Heavy Barrel

Sights / Optics: The top strap is installed with a scope rail mounted with a Millet SP2 Red Dot Sight.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece skipline checkered walnut grips with thumb shelf and palm shelf. The checkering is sharp with faint peak wear. There are no chips or cracks. There are a few minor handling marks. There are a few nicks on the rear bottom of the right grip on the palm shelf. Overall, the stocks are in a Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue, Case Color Hammer.

Finish Originality: Original to build

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is minor fouling. In this writer's opinion the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong with standard operational and handling wear. There is thinning on some of the leading edges. The trigger has been replaced with a custom trigger. The screw heads are sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up on each chamber with light play. The single-action trigger is extremely crisp and light and the double action is smooth. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a John Taffin Collection Certificate of Authenticity.

Our Assessment: This John Taffin Collection Power Custom Smith & Wesson Model 13-1 is a distinctive custom-built .357 Magnum revolver based on the classic K-frame Military & Police platform. Built with a 6" pinned Power Custom heavy barrel, scope rail, Millet SP2 red dot sight, custom trigger, and skipline checkered walnut target stocks with thumb and palm shelves, this revolver is clearly configured for precision shooting and handgun hunting use.

The revolver remains in Excellent condition, retaining about 95% of its metal finish with standard handling and operational wear, some edge thinning, and clear markings. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and rates 9/10 in this writer’s opinion. Mechanically, the action functions correctly with light cylinder play, a smooth double-action pull, and an extremely crisp, light single-action trigger, making this a desirable Power Custom S&W with strong collector and shooter appeal.