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Model 58 Serial Numbers
The SCSW says the 58 started around S256500. I have S256661 and have found the SN on the grip frame and on the cylinder under the ejector star. Where else should I find it? Do any of you have an earlier SN than mine, or even earlier than S256500?
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03-13-2016, 09:54 AM
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Here is a thread about Model 58 S.N.
Earliest Model 58 Serial Number?
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03-13-2016, 11:27 AM
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S256589 is the lowest serial number for a Model 58 I have in my records. It was shipped in September 1964. In his book on the History of Smith & Wesson (pp. 222-223) Roy Jinks states the first test revolver in .41 Magnum was built on the frame of a .38/44 Heavy Duty and has serial number S225875. The first production run of this model was serial numbered S256500 to S258499.
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I bought a set of N-frame PC diamond Magna grips via online auction which were in a Pachmayr grip box.
Serial# 256513 stamped inside the right grip.
In the box is a handwritten note--"Smith & Wesson M58 41 Mag."
My assumption is the owner replaced the grips with Pachmayrs and put the originals in the Pachmayr box. Common occurrence.
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03-16-2016, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc44
S256589 is the lowest serial number for a Model 58 I have in my records. It was shipped in September 1964. In his book on the History of Smith & Wesson (pp. 222-223) Roy Jinks states the first test revolver in .41 Magnum was built on the frame of a .38/44 Heavy Duty and has serial number S225875. The first production run of this model was serial numbered S256500 to S258499.
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My gun letters with a ship date of September 22, 1964. Part an order for 200 57s and 58s going to the Amarillo Police Department.
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Very interesting Shark Bait. My dad was good friends with several people on the APD and bought a Model 58 from the department when they stopped using the .41s in the early 60's. He died last month and we are in the process of getting a valuation of this incredible sidearm. From NM too by the way.
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Very interesting Shark Bait. My dad was good friends with several people on the APD and bought a Model 58 from the department when they stopped using the .41s in the early 60's. He died last month and we are in the process of getting a valuation of this incredible sidearm. From NM too by the way.
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Sorry for the loss of your dad.
FYI.....APD started issuing the .41 in 1964. I was issued mine in 1975 and still using it in the mid '80's. And I'm from NM also.
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