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Old 10-13-2017, 05:26 PM
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Hi all, I have a Mint condition model 58 and need some info, I would like to know when the pistol was manufactured. The number on the bottom of the grip strap is N273662 and it has a different number on the crane, it is 9384 with A110 below it. Any info would be appreciated.
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Welcome aboard from Wyoming.

Nice revolver!

A few notes about modern nomenclature (it has changed a wee bit). "Pistol" has come to be known as a semi-auto. Revolver better describes your Model 58. "Crane" is a Colt term; the S&W equivalent is yoke.

That minutia out of the way, the numbers on the yoke are assembly numbers to aid the workers in getting the right parts together during the assembly process. Once they've gotten that right the numbers have no significance.

Your serial number -- on the butt -- puts your revolver in the 1974 - 1977 era, according to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Ed. Some of the N-frame experts will likely be along soon to further clarify the shipping date.

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Welcome to the Forum.

I once had a nickel M58. The former owner was a sergeant from the Birmingham, Alabama Police Department. It was a nice shooting revolver.

Back in the day, B'ham PD issued heavy barreled M10s in .38 special. No .357 magnum ammo was allowed. M58s were allowed, provided the 210 grain lead police load was used.
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Here's my nickle M-58. Trouble is, it is not factory nickle, nor factory engraved. I don't know who did either. Factory letter advises it started life with the San Antonio,TX PD.
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Here's my nickle M-58. Trouble is, it is not factory nickle, nor factory engraved. I don't know who did either. Factory letter advises it started life with the San Antonio,TX PD.
It's a beautiful gun. Cheers.
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Welcome aboard from Wyoming.

Nice revolver!

A few notes about modern nomenclature (it has changed a wee bit). "Pistol" has come to be known as a semi-auto. Revolver better describes your Model 58. "Crane" is a Colt term; the S&W equivalent is yoke.

That minutia out of the way, the numbers on the yoke are assembly numbers to aid the workers in getting the right parts together during the assembly process. Once they've gotten that right the numbers have no significance.

Your serial number -- on the butt -- puts your revolver in the 1974 - 1977 era, according to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Ed. Some of the N-frame experts will likely be along soon to further clarify the shipping date.

Cheers,

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I used the term "crane" because I collect old Colt double action revolvers and am used to the term. Thanks for the clarification.
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Factory nickel M58s are scarce so they are worth a premium. Only about 20,000 M58s were made and of those only about 10% were nickel finished at the factory.

It may be worth it to get yours lettered (cost = $75) as that would verify how it left the factory. A side benefit would be that the letter would tell you when it shipped from S&W and where it went.
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