Just won at auction a mint condition 586, no box, papers, or tools. I'm wanting to get the date of mfg for ABF****, so that I might round up the correct manual, tools and a box. It's what I do. Any comments /info is appreciated.
MY NEW 586 NO DASH
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MetalMan
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Congratulations on your acquisition of a fine handgun!
Ya know, we’d also like to see photos. These may help to stimulate further discussion.
Ya know, we’d also like to see photos. These may help to stimulate further discussion.
I’m assuming, since he just won the auction, he does not have possession, but when he does, he needs to post pictures!
586 are very nice. I don’t have my book in front of me but I’m gonna say it’s pre-1980
586 are very nice. I don’t have my book in front of me but I’m gonna say it’s pre-1980
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It appears that the pics came up as a partial thumbnail...you all probably already know to "click" on them for full size. 
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Sweet!
You did well on that one!
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My 4" 586 no dash shipped in 1983. Never had the recall done to it. I don't shoot any light bullet magnum loads, so why bother? Mine came to me in a trade. The Forum Member that I met and traded with recently passed away. We used to meet at the range, shoot and BS. He was a good guy! Bob
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Skyhunter
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Photos sure look like a 686 to me.
Either way, a very nice revolver.
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Either way, a very nice revolver.
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Pizza Bob
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My 586 ND has the serial prefix of "ABT" and was shipped on June 24, 1983. It was somebody's sock-drawer gun. Pristine shape and came with the box, docs and tools.
Stocks are olive wood by Curt Harlow.
Adios,
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Stocks are olive wood by Curt Harlow.
Adios,
Pizza Bob
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I would buy that gun for its grips.My 586 ND has the serial prefix of "ABT" and was shipped on June 24, 1983. It was somebody's sock-drawer gun. Pristine shape and came with the box, docs and tools.
Stocks are olive wood by Curt Harlow.
Adios,
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The flash does make it look like a stainless revolver, but the case hardened hammer and trigger (and the right side picture is fairly clearly a blued gun) mark it as a 586.
I believe the 586, like the 686, was introduced for 1981. I can't remember for 100% sure though if the 686 came out in 1981 and the 586 may have been a 1982 introduction.
I agree with a couple of other, almost certainly 1982, maybe early 1983. Beautiful gun though. I've had (and currently own 2 still, one 1981 made and one 1982 made) 686's. Looking for a 6" 586 or 686 currently.
I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for those grips today!My 586 ND has the serial prefix of "ABT" and was shipped on June 24, 1983. It was somebody's sock-drawer gun. Pristine shape and came with the box, docs and tools.
Stocks are olive wood by Curt Harlow.
Adios,
Pizza Bob
Probably 1985. A call to S&W should give you exact.
I found this 1987 586-1 last month for $550 in a local shop. Didn't have the wood grips. I decided to send it to S&W for the "M" recall work. Hopefully I get it back sometime this year.
For those that don't know about it, here's a great article by Revolver Guy explaining the issue.
The 1987 L-Frame Recall
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Thank you for the information on the build date and especially the article about the recall.Probably 1985. A call to S&W should give you exact.
I found this 1987 586-1 last month for $550 in a local shop. Didn't have the wood grips. I decided to send it to S&W for the "M" recall work. Hopefully I get it back sometime this year.
For those that don't know about it, here's a great article by Revolver Guy explaining the issue.
The 1987 L-Frame Recall
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I did not know the exact details or reason for the recall. Good information to have.
I also picked my 586 up for $550 about 5 years ago from a local gun shop and mine had Pachmayr grips when purchased. Luckily I had an extra set of wood stocks to add to mine even though they are incorrect. I may try to find a correct set one of these days.
I really want to add a 4" to my collection!
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