Smith & Wesson Model 13

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Smith & Wesson Model 13
S&W Model 13-4; blued steel, 3" barrel, round butt, aftermarket Pachmayr grips
Type	Revolver
Place of origin	United States
Service history
Used by	FBI
Production history
Designer	Smith & Wesson
Manufacturer	Smith & Wesson
Produced	1973—1999
Variants	Model 65 (stainless steel) Model 65LS (LadySmith)
Specifications
Weight	31 oz. (3")

Cartridge	.357 Magnum
Action	Double-action
Feed system	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.^[1]