M586 Matte finish round butt value check

[Rodan]

I have a 586-3 4" from 1989 with the factory matte blue finish and round butt (product code 103591) in near unfired condition, with the original box/papers/etc. As much as I think these guns are very nearly the perfect .357 mag revolver, I find myself reluctant to shoot it because of the condition and rarity. I have trouble keeping guns I don't shoot, so I've been considering selling it, but I'm having a difficult time determining current market value.

Has anyone seen any recent sales of one of these guns? A search of GB completed auctions hasn't turned up anything, and though one was recently posted in the classifieds here, the condition was quite different.

Opinions?

 

[joebuck]

Nice gun...

 

[Piwo]

I have one with a six inch barrel. Because of the matte finish I use it as a shooter and woods gun. I don't think they really command more value than a comparable bright blue in same condition. I think most would buy it as a shooter. And they are wonderful shooters.

 

[H Richard]

You are right, a 1989 build. Back when S&W seemed to have the "New gun of the month" program going. That's when I picked up my 36-6, which is the J Frame mirror image of your 686. I can tell you the finis is not as tough, and will show holster wear with minimal use. I don't think has a great difference in value, possibly a 10% bump to someone who is really looking for one.

Why not look for a 36-6 and have a matched pair?



This one now belongs to another collector, but I do miss it.

 

[ImDrRich]

Is it me or in most of these pictures blue guns don't look blue? Nice gun by the way . . . .

 

[lppd4]

Great looking 586, although I would have to have RB to SB conversion grips for it. That gun should be worth $800 to $1000 I would think. Heck maybe more.

 

[Retired W4]

I have a 2 1/2" RB 19-5 with a similar finish. The letter calls it "bead blast blue" and it was shipped to the U.S. Department of State. I had to letter the gun because I had never seen that finish before. Turns out it was money well spent.

 

[Rodan]

Thanks to all for the input.

I know exactly what the gun is, a limited run of 2500 (they also made a similar amount of 6" versions) from the "Gun of the Month" period as Richard noted. They just come up for sale so rarely in near NIB condition that I was hoping someone had seen one sell recently. If I make the decision to sell, I'll probably just go with a high-end GB seller that is local to me and see what the market brings.

 

[SmithNut]

I rarely lament a gun that left my collection (yeah right...!!! only every day times 10 )

Here's the one I had in my collection and sold cheap some years back.

 

[Mehutch]

I snagged this S&W 586-7 seven shooter. Great gun and not for sale again.

 

[BAM-BAM]

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Here's the one I had in my collection and sold cheap some years back.

Ranks right up there with those 3" 19s!!!
Nice grips......

 

[SmithNut]

Ranks right up there with those 3" 19s!!!
Nice grips......

Yessir, Craig makes some mighty fine grips....

 

[ladder13]

I have a 2 1/2" RB 19-5 with a similar finish. The letter calls it "bead blast blue" and it was shipped to the U.S. Department of State. I had to letter the gun because I had never seen that finish before. Turns out it was money well spent.

A member of the DSS contacted me about a year ago on the forum looking for one of those. Said he had some buddies looking for them.
I wasn't interested in selling though. This one has the box and factory letter.

 

[ladder13]

Think I paid 650 for this one a year or so ago, minus the Culina's.

 

[Rodan]

Think I paid 650 for this one a year or so ago, minus the Culina's.

That is a very good price, indeed.

 

[ladder13]

That is a very good price, indeed.

I can't recall seeing another 586 like that before, except maybe Smithnuts example. Now yours.

 

[BAM-BAM]

I have a bright blue round butt 586-5 from 1995/96. Seem to recall paying about $300-325 for it.....15 years or so ago.
IIRC it was wearing round to square grips. I had the dealer pull the rubber to check for rust and found the round butt.....knew it was going home with me!
Like yours it now wears a set of Spegel extended Boot grips in Birdseye maple!

2500 is half the number of Registered Magnums...... bet most were someones last duty revolver!