Consigned Model 58 ?

[Major 2]

My friends LGS has a consigned model 58 priced @ $1500
I did not ask to take it out, and handle because at that price I was "iffy" as to its real value and some out of my comfort zone.
The was a lot of glare from overhead lights but appears to be VERY nice and S# dates to 1974.

any thoughts as to being overpriced, I am interested but not at that asking ?
I'd think closer to a grand ?

 

[Hawg Rider]

To me that seems a little pricey, but I've seen them for sale on GB anywhere from $1200-1800. I can't claim to be an expert on Model 58s, but I certainly wouldn't pay that much for a Model 57 (unless it was an early one and had a nice presentation and all the documentation). You could always ask your lgs to contact the seller with a counteroffer...perhaps $1200. Good luck.

 

[quinn]

The 1974 date doesn't appar to match the diamond magnas to me. May be the photo but they look a little "off"?? Gun looks really nice, though, and you can't mave my 58 for that price. They have a bit of a cult following.

 

[SAFireman]

If the serial # starts with the letter 'S' then it is likely prior to 1968. The stocks that are on it a Diamond PC Magnas which were correct before 1968.

Is there a dept name or initials on the other side? A SFPD a or SAPD (or LADC) model 58 is worth having for the extra $$$

A good solid S series 58 will bring 1-1300 depending on condition. And NO, mine are not for sale

ETA - the stocks shown in the photo are diamond magna, not the PC that would be on a 58

 

[erikpolcrack]

Grips do not appear to be the correct PC (?) ones w/o the diamond and rounded on the bottom outer edges. Got one on GB earlier this year for a lot less (high three figures). Mine had the wrong grips, targets in my case, so I didn't mind using them until a bargain on the correct ones came along.

 

[Major 2]

I guess I'll have them take it out and read the S# = serial # myself, maybe pull the grips for a S# look see.
I did view it in the case, that photo angle was to avoid glare.
The S# Brad gave me was over the phone, he did not mention a prefix/
, and it's been there a few months.

 

[Gun Relics]

I guess I'll have them take it out and read the S# = serial # myself, maybe pull the grips for a S# look see.
I did view it in the case, that photo angle was to avoid glare.
The S# Brad gave me was over the phone, he did not mention a prefix/
, and it's been there a few months.

I was able to buy two nice model 58's, both S serial numbers, one from 1967 and one from 1969. They were $1000 and $1100. I am on the hunt for first year or very early Model 58's but they are elusive. The "S" serial number versions don't come up for sale frequently.

 

[Dino44]

This one sold on GB last night. Serial number S2594xx, one single bidder, hammer price of $800.00.

 

[robertrwalsh]

That is IMHO a bit pricey. The trouble is, if that is what you really want the options are severely limited. I got mine several years ago for the around $850 IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY. The N frame Smiths are going for $1k plus in a lot of places for anything even slightly unusual. That being said I don't think I would pay that even if I didn't have one already.