Been looking for 20 years and had to settle for a 3 inch

[Breadman1]

20 years ago I came across a 2.5" 586 for $350 and bought it, sold it shortly there after for $700 and thought I did pretty good, been looking for another one since. Fast forward 20 years, I walk into my LGS and there it is, well almost, a 586-4 with a 3 inch barrel, couldn't get my wallet out fast enough especially for the price marked. No box, came with Uncle Mike's on it, I put the Culinas on it that I had, my patience paid off.

 

[shovelmike]

Cool

Well done! I would have jumped on that one too!

 

[1911haulic]

Nice, congratulations!

 

[CH4]

Wow! A needle in a haystack!
Congrats!!

How much for your needle, if you don't mind?

 

[Breadman1]

Well it was marked $975 but when I went to pay the owner said I'm charging you $875 plus tax, I've bought a lot from in the past and he treats me well.

 

[ladder13]

Nice pickup! I woulda went home with it by hook or crook.

 

[bamabiker]

Wow. The last one I saw was $2000 and that was about 3 years ago.

 

[CH4]

Well it was marked $975 but when I went to pay the owner said I'm charging you $875 plus tax, I've bought a lot from in the past and he treats me well.

$875
You're under arrest!
You have the right to… send it to me…

That's a screaming deal. Seller must have not known what he had.

 

[Breadman1]

He only deals with used guns and he always has a nice selection of Smiths, Colts and Rugers, but he is typically not inexpensive, I was surprised to this one priced as it was, once in a while you get lucky.

 

[zwartepiet]

That's a smoking deal! Those grips look outstanding too! Great looking rig! Congrats!!

 

[SLT223]

Pretty impressive to see that in the wild. I'm a little jealous….by a little I mean very.

 

[murphydog]

I think the 3" 586-4 may be less common than the 2.5", so I don't think you have to feel too bad about 'only' finding one of these. Kind of like breaking up with your supermodel girlfriend and settling for the equally attractive lady who also has the PhD in astrophysics.

Enjoy!

 

[swagmeister]

You stole it!!! A very difficult gun to find. It is a beautiful weapon. Thanks for showing and enjoy it in good health.

 

[Marshal Tom]

Very Nice! I have a 3" 66-2, 686 CS-1 and a 696. Love the 3" guns for the slightly longer barrel, sight radius and full length ejector rod. I'll take a 3" any day over a 2.5". Extremely good deal as well.

 

[BillBro]

YES SIR!!!

 

[Baxter6551]

As I've said here before …….. STOP THIEF !!!!!

 

[CobiaS&W]

Grail gun

Saw one of these on GB a few years ago. Bid as high as I ever bid on a gun. I think I quit at $2,400. Felt like the guy I was bidding against had no ceiling. So I let it go. Man that is a Great Buy.

 

[smoothshooter]

I would " settle " for that anytime!

 

[SmithNut]

Well it was marked $975 but when I went to pay the owner said I'm charging you $875 plus tax, I've bought a lot from in the past and he treats me well.

You did good at that price, I wouldn't sell mine for 4X that amount.... I think..... well maybe

 

[holo]

NICE GRAB YOU GOT A GREAT DEAL