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08-17-2015, 06:36 PM
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Found a nice 581, info please
Found a nice 581 in original box with all paperwork etc. Appears to be un-fired but have way to confirm that. Not really my thing but took it on a trade because it is so nice. It has a serial that starts with AAA, I was told this is a very early serial # for this model.
It is a 581 with no dash. I have no interest in sending it in for any updates, I was told there was some type of revision or something.
Looking for info, value etc. I plan to sell it locally , but want to get an educated asking price first.
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08-17-2015, 06:46 PM
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I bet you could get $650-$700 for it if your a little patient. That's a nice gun!
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08-17-2015, 07:12 PM
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+1 with Sailfish. An added bonus is the early guns had the S&W logo on the right sideplate. Switched to the left side somewhere after the AA serial number prefix. Very nice.
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08-17-2015, 07:38 PM
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I bet you could get $650-$700 for it if your a little patient. That's a nice gun!
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Ditto.
Could you post a picture of the end label?
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08-17-2015, 07:55 PM
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Not sure if the 581s, 586s were recalled for a defective firing pin bushing or not. 686s were!
500-600 is what that 581 would go for around here.
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08-17-2015, 08:46 PM
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I'd Give 650 for it
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08-17-2015, 08:51 PM
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Is very nice. Have noticed prices really going up on these quality pieces. Thanks for sharing.
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08-17-2015, 09:00 PM
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Not sure if the 581s, 586s were recalled for a defective firing pin bushing or not. 686s were!
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I believe all L-frames of the period were subject to the "M" stamp recall.
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08-17-2015, 11:54 PM
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581 no dash and 581-1 "M" recall to install new hammer nose and associated parts - SCSW 3rd ed. page 248
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08-18-2015, 12:29 AM
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I picked up my 581 no dash five years ago. It actually has German import marks. I assume an American purchased it there and brought it back. I sent mine back with a return authorization from the factory for the "up grades". I had it back in less than three weeks with and "M" stamp. Very good, very under appreciated revolver in my opinion.
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08-18-2015, 11:02 AM
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Beautiful. Only the very early L frames have the logo an the right side.
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08-18-2015, 11:53 AM
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I saw you post this on the facebook group, extremely beautiful example of an early game changing frame size from S&W. If I were a little closer, I would try digging through my safe for some trade fodder.
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08-18-2015, 12:09 PM
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Be patient with selling it, the fixed sight models ( 581,681 ) don't seem to get as much love as their adjustable sight siblings. Very nice looking gun, would be glad to find one in that condition for the right price.
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