Models 13 and 58 Together

[Retired W4]

I had to bring these two guns together to show the beauty in the simplicity of the model 13 and model 58. There is no big ramp front sight, no adjustable rear sight, no ejector rod shield with standard trigger and hammer. In fact these two are as basic as they get except for the heavy barrel and PC magnas, and those two features are not much of a departure from standard. These two are the hard core service magnums of the Smith & Wesson line. All business. The internal mechanics are exactly the same as the model 19 and the model 57 but without any of the fine cosmetic and functional additions. These are perfect combat revolvers that I wish I had access to as an assault helicopter pilot in RVN. I wish I was a better photographer because these two are very close to perfect. The Models 13 and 58.

 

[Old Corp]

Can only agree.
The closest to this pairing I have is a M65 and a M58.
As we've seen here: 'Everything you need in a revolver, nothing you don't.'

 

[Sixgun100]

Great Post!

Great Post! Agree with you. Here is another version: Model 58 and Model 581.

 

[153]

Even simpler, and smaller ....

 

[tc215]

You inspired me to get my camera out.

Unfired 13-3 and (often fired) 57:

 

[Retired W4]

You inspired me to get my camera out.

Unfired 13-3 and (often fired) 57:

Hey tc215, that looks like a RB 3" 13. Very nice!!

 

[SandyS]

Glad to see your post W4. I've enjoyed your photos and those in the replies. My model 13 and model 58 were bought together. Here is the photo that the seller used to convince me that I wanted both. Have not been sorry for one second about the purchase.

 

[MrTrolleyguy]

A great pair of guns you can be proud to own. And your photos do them justice. Don't be so hard on yourself pal.



Joe

 

[DWFAN]

Combat hand guns do not need adjustable sights. They just need to shoot point of aim. Familiarity, windage and elevation are all that's needed. It's called practice.

DW

 

[shawn mccarver]

I am not sure why, but I have always found the appearance of the Model 58 to be one of the best looking S&W revolvers ever. I think it is the simplicity of the appearance, and the fact that it is a "serious gun in a serious caliber."

With all due respect to the designers at S&W, when the L Frames were first introduced, they should have introduced the 686 with 4 inch barrel in both the full lug and in a standard lug to resemble a Model 66. They should have done the same with the 681 by making it both with full lug and with no shroud at all, like the Model 58.

 

[Rapidray]

You have brought up my two favorite revolvers! I still have my 58 as it does everything I want a revolver to do.

 

[Iggy]

When I joined the Highway Patrol I was issued a brand new Model 13 in the box.

I loaded it, put it in a gun rug, and it rode in my emergency box in the trunk of the Patrol car for the next 10 years. I got it out on a regular basis and checked and oiled it, but never fired it. When the Patrol went to Model 66s, they sold the 13s to the Patrolmen that wanted them for $40.00 apiece. Somebody got a pretty good deal with mine.

I carried a Model 58 for 13 years as an LEO.. I reckon that little Mdl 13 would have been a pretty fair spare if I needed it.

 

[ayetee]

My M-58 Has a Round Butt...

...it matches my Model 13 3" perfectly.

 

[CO_Kid]

I am not sure why, but I have always found the appearance of the Model 58 to be one of the best looking S&W revolvers ever. I think it is the simplicity of the appearance, and the fact that it is a "serious gun in a serious caliber."

With all due respect to the designers at S&W, when the L Frames were first introduced, they should have introduced the 686 with 4 inch barrel in both the full lug and in a standard lug to resemble a Model 66. They should have done the same with the 681 by making it both with full lug and with no shroud at all, like the Model 58.

They realized their mistake and tried this with the model 620. That and the 619 never really caught on.

 

[raylan007]

There is something that is all business about the M13. Apparently more than a few folks share your sentiment. I followed a couple of auctions for the 3" version both in excellent and they finished at close to $800. Oh the lust for the 3" never ceases to amaze me as I have always found everything I need to be necessary in a 4", lack of CC aside.

 

[Erich]

Man, what a great couple of photos - thanks!