586 3 INCH BARREL.

[A.J.R.]

Three weeks ago I was at the LGS picking up another revolver that I ordered. While I was waiting to to be helped. I spied this in the used revolver display.

I am still new to S&W model variations and I honestly thought at first glace that it was a Model 19 2.5 which I have wanting to find. After checking the action, lockup, bluing, and overall condition I knew I had to have it, so I added it to my overall purchase. No box or papers which is unfortunate. I cleaned it up (it didn't need much) and fired a few rounds through it (38s and 357) and found it to be very smooth. Over all condition would IMO a 85-90 with a couple dings on the cylinder.

Would anyone be willing to give me a little more info on it? As much as I dig going through the SCoSW there is not info about this run of revolvers. Did it come with the current Hogue, Pachs or wood from S&W? Any knowledge of how many were made? It is a 586-4. Serial number BSA30XX. Thank you!

L Frame family photo. Not the best photographer.

 

[murphydog]

It is an uncommon 586-4 in this barrel length and came with the Hogue Monogrip as pictured. If you got it for anything less than three figures it was a steal. Enjoy!

 

[A.J.R.]

Thanks about the info about the grips. In your opinion, should I put a set of Altmonts on it or keep it stock/OEM?

 

[murphydog]

They are easily swapped, so keep the originals and put on whatever suits you. It would look nice with a set of K/L RB wood Combat stocks.

 

[bamabiker]

Nice grab on a seldom seen gun. The rubbers probably feel good shooting it but they are ugly. I'd put some nice wood on that gun.

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

It's a product code 103495. According to a Jinks letter posted earlier, 200 were made in this s/n range for RSR in 1994. This particular batch shipped with a wood grip, but I didn't record which type.

I know from studying these, there were other small runs of 103495 -4's made at other times with different s/n ranges. Some with Hogues. So, 200 isn't the overall total for -4's.

A similar 3-inch -4 gun was made for the French Police during the same general period.

 

[retiredbadge8091]

Never ceases to amaze me the S&W variations that are out there. Each new find just gives me another gun to be on the lookout for.

 

[Goblin]

I've been looking for one for years and haven't found one. Not one. I've about given up and I'm thinking I'll buy the PC Talo model instead. It will be a lot cheaper. Congrats on that find.

 

[DETROIT]

Ahhh... That gun is no good. I'll buy it though. Very nice find!

 

[BAM-BAM]

Had one of those decades ago...... in my "only a handful of guns days"....


nice gun but too heavy to concealed carry vs a 3" 66 and open carry I just/always opted for a 4" 686.........sooooo


IIRC; I traded it off even up for "used"/but unfired PC Shorty 9.

Oh well shoulda, coulda, woulda.....

 

[lawman445]

Well this is just great. Now I have ANOTHER variation to put on my list of things I need but will probably never find! And I thought I had all the L frames I needed...

 

[Shark Bait]

Great find! I would have snapped that up, too. Nice!

 

[SmithNut]

....... If you got it for anything less than three figures it was a steal. Enjoy!

My opinion only, but anything less than $2000-2500 is a steal.



A very hard to find and desirable L frame.

 

[shawn mccarver]

Kernel Crittenden is a walking, talking, virtual encyclopedia of S&W product codes, and we are lucky to have him share with us.

Good show!

 

[A.J.R.]

Thanks for the information and the kind responses. I think people would be horrifically surprised what I picked this gem up for. Hint it was way less than $1k. Right place at the right time, I suppose.

 

[lhump1961]

Thanks for the information and the kind responses. I think people would be horrifically surprised what I picked this gem up for. Hint it was way less than $1k. Right place at the right time, I suppose.

Good for you. They didn't know what they had. I paid $1200 for mine in the box several years ago and was happy to do it.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Thanks for the information and the kind responses. I think people would be horrifically surprised what I picked this gem up for. Hint it was way less than $1k. Right place at the right time, I suppose.

Lucky for us all LGS are not full of collectors....... most just see them as guns to buy low and sell higher!!!!!!

 

[Roberthas]

I never knew the rarity or value of this gun!

I never knew the rarity or value of this gun! I have owned one for some time and preferred to own a stainless one. This thread made me realize I can sell mine and buy the stainless version. After seeing the GBroker auction of one in Jan, I realized I should be able to buy one AND a .22 cal to match!
This was SUCH good news to see!
Thanks for the info!
Robert