UPDATE ON THE M58 TWO-TONE

It is now in my grubby little paws. Ser. #S295XXX (1967 production), matching numbers, target grips stamped "N". No "B" OR "N" stamped on the grip frame. Here's the big one... a funny little capital "R" stamped on the grip frame just below the alignment pin!

Check out p.496 of the SWSC. Quote: "R stamp indicates an "in house" rework of a revolver that never shipped and therefore would not have a date as opposed to a rework on a customer gun returned to the factory." End quote.

Holy N-frame, Batman! A special order Smith & Wesson nickel-and-gold two-tone just isn't possible, is it? What's Gotham City coming to?

Photos to come, oh ye of little faith.

The M58 WILL be lettered ASAP!