586 Surprise

[Legendarylawman]

What should I max bid on this? I mean come on now, talk about provanence.

Carl

 

[Muley Gil]

What was it used for, a boat anchor?

 

[cp1969]

With regard to the serial number, there should be an 'M' at the end of it, IF it received a modification at the factory.

I don't remember what the modification was.

It's a 'shooter' IF the mechanical condition is good. I guess it would make a good truck gun. You don't have to worry about damaging the exterior because it's already damaged. Having rust and that goofy stamping doesn't do much of resale value but if it shoots good, it'll do whatever a pretty one would do.

 

[Yendor 1]

Rust and rubber.
I wouldn’t give you a nickel for a truckload of them.

 

[Muley Gil]

With regard to the serial number, there should be an 'M' at the end of it, IF it received a modification at the factory.

I don't remember what the modification was.

It's a 'shooter' IF the mechanical condition is good. I guess it would make a good truck gun. You don't have to worry about damaging the exterior because it's already damaged. Having rust and that goofy stamping doesn't do much of resale value but if it shoots good, it'll do whatever a pretty one would do.

The hammer nose bushing was replaced.

 

[bigggbbruce]

Why do you have to bid at all.

I mean come on now.

 

[bobsguns]

That's about a $300 gun with a $400 refinishing job waiting on it.

Someone should get a good beating for that gun's condition, IMO.

 

[Legendarylawman]

Well, that beauty and a bunch more in this particular auction, the ones with rust on them, are from the Wisconsin DNR. Department of Natural Resources. Pretty sure they are DNR Warden confiscations. I suspect they all get put in cold (cold winter, hot summer) storage until they get a bunch and then to auction they go. That's just my thoughts.

Carl

 

[Borderboss]

With that mess on the outside, I would hate to see the mess on the inside. It's going to need a rebarrel and a refinish at the very least, and that's before you get to the innards. If you got it for $1, by the time all that other work is done, you'll have $500-$600 in it.

 

[stansdds]

To me, it would have to be a project gun and one that would either get a new barrel or at least mill off that stolen property stamping. I'd say around $300 because it will take several hundred more to make it something I would own and I own a few previously neglected, rusty guns.

 

[kev74]

I'd buy it for $200-300. Would be a neat project.

 

[Baxter6551]

Very strange stolen property marking. Usually if anything it’s done with a pencil engraver. A bead blast would probably fix up the finish but who would want to walk around with the stupid marking. I’d pass if it were me.

 

[Bald1]

Wish I knew about this auction. I’d be interested in rusty guns as a winter project.

 

[444 Magnum]

If the sheriff's department stamped that and the evidence number, it's the nicest I've ever seen.

Perhaps it was stamped by Walworth County Hunter's Safety prior to it being stolen. Kind of like a dog's collar- "if found, return to"...with a phone number.

If that's the case, it should be left on the pistol and a little research done to establish the provenance.

 

[Hawg Rider]

If the sheriff's department stamped that and the evidence number, it's the nicest I've ever seen.

Perhaps it was stamped by Walworth County Hunter's Safety prior to it being stolen. Kind of like a dog's collar- "if found, return to"...with a phone number.

If that's the case, it should be left on the pistol and a little research done to establish the provenance.

I agree. I think the "provenance" engraving is kind of a joke and that the revolver was actually used as part of a Hunter's Safety Training program (revolvers, pistols, bows/arrows, blackpowder rifle, .22 LR rifle, and shotgun). The engraving would help prevent the revolver from walking away. I do think it would make a fun project gun if the selling price was low enough ($200-300).

 

[Model29-26.5]

$250

Light sanding with 1000 wet and dry to take off the rust, then , 1200, 1500, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 grit.

Then soak in Ed’s Red.

Spray with Ballistol and leave for 48 hours.

THEN mothers mag… this will take a good few hours of hard polishing.
After that is done, then Jewelers rouge.

Get a cooking pan that you would roast your Thanksgiving turkey in.

Preheat oven to 400°F

Bring two quarts of Birchwood Casey Super Blue to a boil and pour into the turkey pan.

Place the gun in the pan and put in the oven for 30 minutes.

Once the gun is done, let it cool for a few minutes and then wipe it down with warm water.

Finally, take just a dab of Flitz and smear it over the entire surface of the gun.
Wipe off with vigorous rubbing.
Oil with Ballistol and finally Renaissance Wax

Replace rubber stocks.

Throw 586 in the trash.

 

[Legendarylawman]

Removed

 

[Lt.Donn]

Well, that beauty and a bunch more in this particular auction, the ones with rust on them, are from the Wisconsin DNR. Department of Natural Resources. Pretty sure they are DNR Warden confiscations. I suspect they all get put in cold (cold winter, hot summer) storage until they get a bunch and then to auction they go. That's just my thoughts.

Carl

Yep...kinda like the Katrina confiscations...tragic how they are abused

 

[Inkgardener]

It would make a really good all weather hunting revolver, even at $400ish.

 

[bigggbbruce]

It would make a really good all weather hunting revolver, even at $400ish.

17.5% buyers fee plus $20 fee plus shipping, transfer Getting on $600 to own it now...fool and his money are soon parted.

 

[Inkgardener]

17.5% buyers fee plus $20 fee plus shipping, transfer Getting on $600 to own it now...fool and his money are soon parted.

That is true! However you would have a uniquely engraved, two foot long 586!

 

[bigggbbruce]

That is true! However you would have a uniquely engraved, two foot long 586!

Not something I would want to brag about.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Apparently the factory installed wheels for dragging that heavy thing around are missing too..............

 

[-BTM-]

What many might be forgetting is at one point the 586 was readily available as a trade in. Mine are . Value was nowhere near today.

Also, pretty sure this was a joke. If you were on their range great, off their range…no great

 

[stansdds]

17.5% buyers fee plus $20 fee plus shipping, transfer Getting on $600 to own it now...fool and his money are soon parted.

Yep, much like some of the auctions on Gunbroker.

 

[moongoon]

With regard to the serial number, there should be an 'M' at the end of it, IF it received a modification at the factory.

I don't remember what the modification was.

It's a 'shooter' IF the mechanical condition is good. I guess it would make a good truck gun. You don't have to worry about damaging the exterior because it's already damaged. Having rust and that goofy stamping doesn't do much of resale value but if it shoots good, it'll do whatever a pretty one would do.

The 'M' mod was to install a firing pin bushing in the frame. The 586 didn't have one at first and frames got beat up without one. I sent my old 586 to the factory for a complete refurb and they did the 'M' modification at that time. Came back w/ new 6" barrel, all new trigger & hammer, beautiful reblue, just like new.

 

[moongoon]

The 'M' mod was to install a firing pin bushing in the frame. The 586 didn't have one at first and frames got beat up without one. I sent my old 586 to the factory for a complete refurb and they did the 'M' modification at that time. Came back w/ new 6" barrel, all new trigger & hammer, beautiful reblue, just like new.

 

[rrb357mag]

If it was me, it would be an easy pass.

 

[muzzlestuffer2012]

Too many unknowns need to see inside barrel and side plate.

 

[RebCop]

I like do it yourself challenges. To me these are not safe queens but working tools. I'd go 400 on this one.