Smith & Wesson S&W Model 63-3 .22 LR 2″ Stainless DA/SA Revolver
SOLD FOR: $1,085.00
LSB#: LSB260611JS009
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 63-3 .22/32 Kit Gun Stainless
Serial Number: CAT2400
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1996 / Modern
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: 6-Shot, Double / Single Action, Swing-Out, Fluted Cylinder Revolver.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”, the right is marked “.22 L.R. CTG.”. The left side of the frame has S&W’s monogram logo, the right has the four-line Marcas Registradas. The yoke cut is marked “MOD.63-3” and with the serial number. The yoke and sides of the grip frame have inspection marks. The butt is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 2″, Solid rib
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade with a red insert, integral to a serrated ramped base atop the solid rib. The rear sight is a flat top, square notched leaf in a base that is micrometer-click adjustable for windage and elevation. The topstrap and rib are serrated and have a matte finish for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece textured Uncle Mike’s rubber grips with finger grooves. There are minor handling scuffs and compressions. The texturing remains defined. There are no rips or tears. Overall, the grips are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is minor fouling in the grooves. There is no erosion in the bore. The bore rates a 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver’s stainless steel shows minor handling wear. There are light scratches and scuffs. There is frosting on the barrel. The action shows operational wear. There is a turn line on the cylinder. The case-color remains mostly vibrant. The screwheads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lockup is tight with no perceptible play at each chamber. The double action trigger pull is smooth, the single action is crisp. 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: Non-matching Serial S&W blue case, paperwork, test fired casings, and 2x keys. These items are not for this particular revolver.
Our Assessment: The Smith & Wesson Model 63 was introduced in 1977 as the stainless-steel counterpart to the company’s .22/32 Kit Gun, continuing a long tradition of compact rimfire revolvers intended for hiking, camping, small-game hunting, and general outdoor use. Built on Smith & Wesson’s J-frame, the Model 63 combined six-shot .22 Long Rifle capacity with adjustable sights and corrosion-resistant stainless construction. The Model 63-3 was introduced in 1989 and represented a later evolution of the original six-shot Kit Gun, with the compact 2″ version providing an especially handy variation. By the mid-1990s, Smith & Wesson was commonly fitting these revolvers with practical rubber grips, making this circa-1996 example representative of the final years of the traditional six-shot Model 63 before subsequent changes to the line.
This Model 63-3 remains an attractive example, with its stainless surfaces showing only light handling scratches, scuffs, minor frosting on the barrel, operational wear, and a cylinder turn line. The Uncle Mike’s rubber grips remain in Fine condition with only minor handling wear and no cuts or tears, while the bright 9.5/10 bore retains sharp rifling with no erosion. Its compact 2″ barrel, red-insert front sight, micrometer-adjustable rear sight, and six-shot J-frame configuration make this a particularly useful and desirable variation of the classic Kit Gun. Mechanically, the revolver remains excellent, with a smooth double-action pull, crisp single-action release, and tight lockup showing no perceptible play at each chamber. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -MY