520 HELP

[simmitt]

I would like to just ge any info on the gun its a 520 357MAG NIB i think its a 1975year, I have the correct box and just would like any info on it s#8K11xxx.

Thanks
Simmitt

 

[sodacan]

The gun was made in 1980. An order of 3000 was contracted by the NYSP, but cancelled. S&W made them available to the public. It is the only "N" frame 357 magnum revolver ever made with fixed sights. S&W did not publish an owner's manual for them, in case you're looking for one. Many of them are still NIB with collectors because of the scarcity. That's it in a nutshell. Not to be confused with a later model 520. Don't know why they used the same number.

 

[Jack Flash]

The serial number range should be N557750 to N560860 per The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. So check that s/n again. It is on the bottom of the grip frame.

 

[Philblack]

The S&W 520 serial numbers stand between N557750 to N560860 (SWSC 3rd edition source)... IMHO, your 8K11XX should belong to a K frame...

 

[simmitt]

Thanks for all of the info guys

 

[AKAOV1MAN]

Just a slight correction: It was the only Magnum without adjustable sights till the 629-5 3" came along-that is if you don't count the M58 41 Magnum.

 

[chud333]

It's also a gun i have a big hankerin' for.
So PM me when you get tired of it.
Love the looks of the model 520.

Chuck

 

[sodacan]

520

Just a slight correction: It was the only Magnum without adjustable sights till the 629-5 3" came along-that is if you don't count the M58 41 Magnum.

As I said, it's the only .357 magnum.