Need help identifying a 357 magnum

[sriker]

I'm looking at a 357 magnum with a model number of M586-1 it looks like it's nickel however the owner says it's stainless. i have a model 586 thats blue and can only find blued guns under the model 586-1 .

 

[ralph7]

it's nickel or chrome.
only the 686 was stainless.

586= carbon steel

 

[Hunt200]

The 586 came in blue or nickel not stainless, the stainless version is a 686.

 

[Nightowl]

You placed an M in the model number. If the M is stamped above the model number, it means that it had the recall modification upgrade. This installed an new firing pin and firing pin bushing. One less thing to worry about.

 

[murphydog]

Some aftermarket (e.g., hard chrome) finishes look very similar to stainless. Nickel S & W revolvers are usually shiny.

 

[jpwhel]

I have a 586 no dash with 4 inch barrel that is nickel. It is not stainless.

 

[sriker]

Thanks guys...i appreciate your help..

 

[Bigbore]

Cylinder stamp

If it is factory nickel, there sould be a N stamped on the cylinder outside of the extractor star. I beleive the extractor should be blued. There should also be a N stamped on the left side of the backstrap.


Hope this helps.

Bigbore