I picked up the 58 at my dealer's today. It is like brand new and does not appeared to have been fired, except at the factory. The PC stocks are like new also.
SN is N 115339
SN is N 115339
My Model 58
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muzzleblast
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Wow! A safe queen, for sure. Of course, looking at the face of the cylinder will show scorch marks on every other chamber, if only factory proof tested. I'd be tempted to massage it with Renwax and occasionally fondle it. YMMV.
SAFireman
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Very nice Bill!
That looks perfect!
Hair Trigger
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That is easily remedied.
I could understand if you decided not to shoot it, but you'd be missing a very nice shooting gun. I almost felt the way you do when I picked up my M58 last year. It had not been fired since the factory, its provenance was known by the man I bought it from, who'd had it in his safe for half the gun's life (1967). His LEO partner for much of his career purchased it new, and the gun had been in HIS safe the other half of its life. The gentleman I bought it from had inherited it when his former partner had passed. I feel very privileged to own the gun after these two guys had it, but I decided to use it for what it was made to do.
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That is easily remedied.
I could understand if you decided not to shoot it, but you'd be missing a very nice shooting gun. I almost felt the way you do when I picked up my M58 last year. It had not been fired since the factory, its provenance was known by the man I bought it from, who'd had it in his safe for half the gun's life (1967). His LEO partner for much of his career purchased it new, and the gun had been in HIS safe the other half of its life. The gentleman I bought it from had inherited it when his former partner had passed. I feel very privileged to own the gun after these two guys had it, but I decided to use it for what it was made to do.
I do plan on shooting it. Just don't know when that will happen though.
That's really nice looking! Congratulations on finding it. I'd think finding a really prissy M58 would be no easy thing. 
I have an old, finish-challenged M58, probably made in the late sixties. It has to be the most ungrateful S&W I've ever owned. It kicks like you-know-where, it carries about like a brick, and I can't hit a thing with it, compared to my target-sighted guns, but I kind of like having it around. Every once in a while I actually shoot it. Have fun with your new sixgun.
I have an old, finish-challenged M58, probably made in the late sixties. It has to be the most ungrateful S&W I've ever owned. It kicks like you-know-where, it carries about like a brick, and I can't hit a thing with it, compared to my target-sighted guns, but I kind of like having it around. Every once in a while I actually shoot it.
Have fun with your new sixgun. cowboy4evr
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I have one model 58 . It had an unusual problem . Not only was there a tight spot where the barrel threads onto the frame (not unusual ) but another where they roll stamped the side of the barrel . It took quite a few " fire lap " rounds to fix the problems . Now , and I repeat " now " it shoots very very accurately .A member here sold me set of PC Magna's . I carry it in a shoulder holster . It would be the very last I would ever sell I enjoy it that much . I load it with rounds from " mild to wild " . No problem once I got used to the grips . Regards Paul
Tom_R
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If you fire some hot Magnums through it get aTyler T for use with the Magnas or a set of target grips.
You will bust your knuckle otherwise.
Beautiful 58.
.41 Magnum is severely underrated as we all know.
You will bust your knuckle otherwise.
Beautiful 58.
.41 Magnum is severely underrated as we all know.
I bought this one NIB back in 1966. Paid $81.00 for it, and the LGS threw in a box of shells.
I carried it as a duty sidearm for 13 years and nearly a million miles.
It ain't as pretty as yours anymore.
First thing I did was destroy the PC Magnas for parts, and built the only set of stocks I ever made.
I couldn't afford the $12.00 price of S&W Target stocks on a new cop's salary.
I carried it as a duty sidearm for 13 years and nearly a million miles.
It ain't as pretty as yours anymore.
First thing I did was destroy the PC Magnas for parts, and built the only set of stocks I ever made.
I couldn't afford the $12.00 price of S&W Target stocks on a new cop's salary.
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That is sho nuff a fine 58, Bill. Most of us know the signs of factory TEST firing, although, if there was a problem during the process, it might have to go through another round of test fire. I doubt that happens often.
Cylinder face of my nickel 58.
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gwpercle
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The problem with "never fired" model 58's is ... you can't shoot them !
Look but don't shoot ... now you need to find another that's not so collectable so you can ... CHOOT IT !!!
Guns ... looking is nice but shooting is better ...
Gary
Look but don't shoot ... now you need to find another that's not so collectable so you can ... CHOOT IT !!!
Guns ... looking is nice but shooting is better ...
Gary
yugolovr
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I have never shot a 58, but have always wanted one. I've always liked fixed sight guns. Unless the powers that be change. I'll just have to be satisfied with my model 10 and 642.
S&W Model 58 - Military & Police .41 Magnum
Congrats to you! The 58s are great for shooting and very collectible, as well. I recently bought a beautiful blue 'S' prefix shooter to compliment my 'N' nickel 58. Both great guns!
Cheers!
Congrats to you!
The 58s are great for shooting and very collectible, as well. I recently bought a beautiful blue 'S' prefix shooter to compliment my 'N' nickel 58. Both great guns!Cheers!
just plain joe
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You are very fortunate to have acquired that Model 58. About five years ago I blundered into one. I had it re-blued at the factory and purchased a set of the PC magna type stocks. I load 215 grain lead or plated bullets atop 8.0 grains of Herco or 7.0 grains of Unique. These loads produce velocities less than 1000 feet per second. They are not heavy loads and shoot point of aim/point of impact at 25 yards with my Model 58. I never particularly cared for iron sights, normally opting for target sighted revolvers. However my Model 58 is one of the most accurate revolvers that I own.
If I was still working the road I would have no reservations about going in harm's way with the Model 58. Great firearm.
Congrats!
JPJ
If I was still working the road I would have no reservations about going in harm's way with the Model 58. Great firearm.
Congrats!
JPJ
