586-2 special edition, 1982

[calcifer]

Hello to everybody here in the forum,

here's my new purchase, a "special edition" engraved 586-2 manufactured in 1982.

Does anyone has informations about the model...?
Has this special edition been issued for a specific event ?

 

[calcifer]

BTT for this post.
I'm still looking for informations about my factory laser engraved 586-2 special edition.
The only information I was able to find is that it is part of a "special order" manufactured in 1982.

 

[murphydog]

Since this was not engraved with an organization, event or individual's name, this was probably done as a single special order gun. If you want to learn more about it, a factory historical letter would be helpful:

Firearm History Request - Smith & Wesson

The wait time for a letter is about 3-4 months at present. Hope this is helpful.

 

[S&W Fan]

Did you get the box with it? If so there should be a product code on it, that might help us track it down. Also the -2 came out in 1987 I believe so there's an anomoly regarding the date of manufacture.

 

[roadkill45]

I don't think they laser engraved back in 82, it would be hand engraved. i could be wrong though, but i think that tech was not that readily available.

 

[Rufus]

I have no information, but wow, what a beauty!

 

[roadkill45]

yes it is, no intention to knock it, as it is a beaut! i just didn't think we were such an advanced civilization back then to laser engrave.

"I call it a "Laser"--Dr. Evil

 

[calcifer]

well, thanks to everybody for the answers and the appreciations to my gun.
Here's some more pictures, with some details of the engravings.
I'm not an expert and I cannot say if it is a laser engraving.

 

[Hapworth]

The grain on those combat grips is incredible.