MODEL 520
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bronco45
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Sorry I don't have a value but I am curious about the weight? How much does it weigh?
Looks like you were at the Roberts Center. Hope you got it for less than $550. I think the grips are the right ones for the gun. My guess you paid $525. $550 is the high end for this area. Hope you like it.
On edit: Almost forgot something is wrong when you cock the hammer. Near the end of the hammer throw the resistance increases an abnormal amount. Better have it checked out.
On edit: Almost forgot something is wrong when you cock the hammer. Near the end of the hammer throw the resistance increases an abnormal amount. Better have it checked out.
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jaymoore
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Usually because the strain screw is backed off way too much. Sometimes due to interference with stock/grip screws in conjunction with the strain screw being backed off. Rarely something else.
It is the second model 520 (the first was the fixed sight N frame .357 of 1980). Your box end label indicates it was ready to ship the 144th day of 2006, or May 24. They are the original stocks, Ahrend's and generally with very plain wood.
It is listed in the standard reference at 37.9 oz. but I would guess less.
$550 would have been a good price. Enjoy!
It is listed in the standard reference at 37.9 oz. but I would guess less.
$550 would have been a good price. Enjoy!
Texas Star
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What is this about a Model 520, apart from the fixed sight one from 1980?
What would distinguish it from Model 28?
What would distinguish it from Model 28?
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This 520 has an L frame and a Tensioned 2 piece barrel. IMO the prices given are way low, with the exceptional accuracy these revolvers are capable of I would expect the market price to be in the 700 dollar range. It also appears that particular revolver has a Titanium Cylinder installed, something that has zero appeal to me but for some this would be considered a premium option. BTW the reason I'm not a fan of the Titanium cylinders is that if the protective coating fails due to abrasive cleaning the underlying titanium will burn away with each shot fired. So be VERY careful about how you clean the cylinder.
hkcavalier
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The 28 has adjustable sights. The "old" 520 is a fixed sight gun. Main difference that I'm aware of.
captainjohnsofd
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The original 520's were assembled with the remaining frames from the discontinued Model 58's.
Dale53
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I have a Model 520 identical to the one the O.P. has pictured. The only difference, is mine is right side up 
>)).
Mine has a titanium cylinder and shoots extremely well (well under 1" at 25 yards with a variety of ammo - including my .38 Special full charge wadcutters).
Here's mine:
This was shot, standing at 25 yards:
This is not the most handsome revolver that I own, but performs extremely well. I am thoroughly enjoying shooting it a LOT!
Dale53
>)).Mine has a titanium cylinder and shoots extremely well (well under 1" at 25 yards with a variety of ammo - including my .38 Special full charge wadcutters).
Here's mine:
This was shot, standing at 25 yards:
This is not the most handsome revolver that I own, but performs extremely well. I am thoroughly enjoying shooting it a LOT!
Dale53
Kernel Crittenden
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The titanium cylinder was standard on the new M520, product code 164297, and it's a 7-shot. As previously mentioned, it was built on the more modern L-frame, a frame size specifically designed for the .357 Magnum cartridge. Whereas the original M520 was the larger older style N-frame. Also, on the new gun, the front sight was pinned, and as you can see in the pictures, of the "hi-vis" light pipe type.
They're practically unsellable on GunBroker. You might get one fish biting at a BIN at that price once in a blue moon but it's going to sit up there for a long time.
.Texas Star
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Well, I certainly wouldn't buy one, or anything else with a titanium cylinder.
But I'm glad to have learned about it.
But I'm glad to have learned about it.
