Found a nice 581, info please

[t4man]

Found a nice 581 in original box with all paperwork etc. Appears to be un-fired but have way to confirm that. Not really my thing but took it on a trade because it is so nice. It has a serial that starts with AAA, I was told this is a very early serial # for this model.

It is a 581 with no dash. I have no interest in sending it in for any updates, I was told there was some type of revision or something.

Looking for info, value etc. I plan to sell it locally , but want to get an educated asking price first.

 

[Sailfish 40]

I bet you could get $650-$700 for it if your a little patient. That's a nice gun!

 

[KLYDE]

+1 with Sailfish. An added bonus is the early guns had the S&W logo on the right sideplate. Switched to the left side somewhere after the AA serial number prefix. Very nice.

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

I bet you could get $650-$700 for it if your a little patient. That's a nice gun!

Ditto.

Could you post a picture of the end label?

 

[bronco45]

Not sure if the 581s, 586s were recalled for a defective firing pin bushing or not. 686s were!

500-600 is what that 581 would go for around here.

 

[caleb4387]

I'd Give 650 for it

 

[mauser9]

Is very nice. Have noticed prices really going up on these quality pieces. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Hapworth]

Not sure if the 581s, 586s were recalled for a defective firing pin bushing or not. 686s were!

I believe all L-frames of the period were subject to the "M" stamp recall.

 

[UNCLE PAULY]

581 no dash and 581-1 "M" recall to install new hammer nose and associated parts - SCSW 3rd ed. page 248

 

[palmetto99]

I picked up my 581 no dash five years ago. It actually has German import marks. I assume an American purchased it there and brought it back. I sent mine back with a return authorization from the factory for the "up grades". I had it back in less than three weeks with and "M" stamp. Very good, very under appreciated revolver in my opinion.

 

[cptdco]

Beautiful. Only the very early L frames have the logo an the right side.

 

[qballwill]

I saw you post this on the facebook group, extremely beautiful example of an early game changing frame size from S&W. If I were a little closer, I would try digging through my safe for some trade fodder.

 

[F75gunslinger]

Be patient with selling it, the fixed sight models ( 581,681 ) don't seem to get as much love as their adjustable sight siblings. Very nice looking gun, would be glad to find one in that condition for the right price.