Well, this one's for real: S&W RSR Transitional Model No. 6591 (a 659 + 1) SN RSR 2802


Please forgive the single image and poor lighting. All to be corrected in future shoots.

It's hard to describe one of those moments when rewarded for hard work invested in catching a S&W rarity and, now, I've got two, perhaps three with the addition of the above, RSR 2802 of which there is little doubt as to its rarity.

To be honest, I didn't exactly track it down as much as it was made available to me - and not even "me" specifically.

I was undertaking a regular and boring (so much so that double vision generally ensues from accompanying eye fatigue) reading of S&W guns for sale - we're talking thousands from multiple sources - when seen was an ad that led me to the above.

At auction, put in was a price that was believed no one else would touch, and didn't.

I even picked it up in person.

Wow, how appropriate. My 60th S&W in my collection and it's a gem. It's also a beautiful gun, too, leaving this Smith & Wesson aficionado wondering why it didn't go into production but glad it didn't.

Looks like the one I mentioned in the "RARITY OF 5905??" thread (post #7) last week.

Glad someone on the forum picked it up.

Interesting information in the SWSC, they list three transitional model product codes under the 469, the description of the codes matches the features listed for the 6590, 6591, and 6592 in the RSR Transitional section. They list two product codes under the 469 "The Mini", these match the 4690 and 4691 listed in the RSR section.

Also the RSR serial numbers shown in those sections match up with your 6591.

Based on this revelation, it would be safe to say only 369 model 6591's were made, and yours was 60th off the line.

I appreciate the time spent investigating this. And a helluva job at that. Thank you, Sir!

DCW great find!! There was an RSR listed on one of the local forums a few months back. Was way out of my ballpark at the time. Wanna share where you found it

Nice find. I have always wanted an RSR but I have yet to come across one I was willing to pay asking price. They generally command a premium. Again congratulations.

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