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Old 07-30-2009, 09:48 PM
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I'm a sucker for unique S&Ws, so I couldn't pass up this Model 58. This is the seller's story:

"This gun was special ordered by a former Smith & Wesson employee. The story goes he hand selected the pieces of the revolver while at the factory."

I plan to pick it up tomorrow and send Roy a factory letter request form on Monday.





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Old 07-30-2009, 09:56 PM
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Very interesting gun.. Be interested in the letter from Roy
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Old 07-30-2009, 10:22 PM
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Sweet looking shooter. Congrats.
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Old 07-30-2009, 10:51 PM
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I also seen that gun for sale and thought it was really neat with the lanard ring, let us know what the letter says it will be very interesting to find out, COOL GUN!
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Old 07-30-2009, 10:53 PM
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Good Luck Jeremy.................hope the letter confirms story. You could have a rare one there. Hopefully he special ordered the parts thru the office and not his Supervisor (under the table/ undocumented).
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Default Fascinating!
Supposedly the original production period of the Model 58 was from 1964 to 1978. Thus the final run would have been in the N500000 range of serial numbers. The N range continued until 1983 when N932999 was used. After that, S&W started with the ABC1234 type serial numbering series. Thus, this gun would appear to be 1983 or after. The box and label look like 1990's or newer. Very interesting!
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Old 07-31-2009, 05:19 PM
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Default Pinned and Recessed, too!
Pinned and recessed in that serial number range. It shouldn't exist. But it obviously does!
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Default Amazing!
I used to see such "specials" come out of S&W back in the 1960's and 1970's. I had thought they had things tightened up after that, except for Performance Center items. This piece is unique and may be quite valuable for that reason.
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Old 07-31-2009, 05:39 PM
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I picked up the Model 58 today, and I have a question. Do Model 58s have matte finish top straps like Model 28s? This one does.
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Old 07-31-2009, 06:41 PM
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N5000,000 for the last 58? I would be surprised. I have N1783000 that was shipped in June of 1977. That serial was likely manufactured around 1973 or so but these were selling so slowly that it didn't leave the factory until 4 years later. I bet they sold guns from inventory without making any new ones for the last few years.

That odd 58 is very interesting and I hope some info can be found on it.

Did you pay a rare and collectible price for it?
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Do Model 58s have matte finish top straps like Model 28s? This one does.
Yes.

They also have modified magna grips. Yours has standard magnas, but I suspect they might be original. Are they numbered to the gun?
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Old 07-31-2009, 08:31 PM
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I purchased an 8 3/8 model 53-2 a few years back, it was stamped 53, and so I lettered it. Came back as having been a special order gun shipped Feb. 1979, 5 years after they stopped making them. Roy said it was probably the last model 53-2 shipped.
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Old 08-01-2009, 12:10 PM
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SaxonPig, I paid the going rate for a "regular" pinned and recessed Model 58 in the same condition.

No30, the grips are unnumbered.
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Old 09-10-2009, 08:56 PM
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letter added.
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Congrats Jeremy - the last made 58!
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Congrats Jeremy - the last made 58!
At least the last one made without the lock/mim.
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Old 09-11-2009, 01:10 AM
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Jeremy, that is way too cool!




Even if it's not shiny.
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That is awsome. That is a real nice gun with a neat story behind it.


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Now nobody can say that ALL Model 58's came with PC Magna grips.

Cool gun...I wonder why it has a lanyard ring.
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Old 09-12-2009, 09:09 AM
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That is one very cool and special M58!!
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Old 09-12-2009, 10:54 AM
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Congratulations, Jeremy! What a unique addition to your collection. The letter really adds the finishing touch to that one, doesn't it!

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Old 12-25-2009, 07:42 PM
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I picked up the Model 58 today, and I have a question. Do Model 58s have matte finish top straps like Model 28s? This one does.
Yes, they do.
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Old 12-25-2009, 09:32 PM
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Could that revolver also have been part of the catalyst in the new M58s coming out?


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Old 12-25-2009, 09:54 PM
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WOW!! This is Super Cool, I know I'm not the only Jealous one here today

Merry Christmas everyone
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Old 12-28-2009, 11:20 PM
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Keep the gun. I have a model 58 in excellent shape and wouldn't take anything for it.
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Old 12-29-2009, 01:39 AM
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Sir, IIRC, M58s were still available new in 1990 when I ordered my M25-9. Since the 58 was a slow seller, I'd assume the guns available in '90 would have been old stock that had just sat around for years.

Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.

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That is a unique and special gun! I have an ANIB unfired Nickel version from about 1977. I bought it new at a Gunshow in December of 1993 NOS for $325! It has the faint cylinder line from shop handling, however, she has only the three test fire rings on the cylinder. I'll NEVER shoot it or part with it
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That is pretty cool, and I am jealous
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it goes to show, its not what you know its WHO you know...

cool piece. i like the lanyard.

so does S&W serial number guns on their way out the door ? as noted this should have a Nxxxx serial number but doesnt. leads me to believe that it sat around UNserial numbered until put together and shipped.

how does it shoot ?
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jeremy;
Thanks for sharing a slice of special S&W history. If it has been fired, will you shoot it as well? Just wondering.
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excellent find!please add me to the jealous line
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Old 01-25-2010, 05:42 PM
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TACC1, it's been fired about 75 times, but I probably won't shoot it. I don't have any .41 Magnum ammo, and I don't want to clean it...haha.
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