"old" 520

[jmoore]

While I'm sittin at the puter, I might as well fire off a question to the knowledgeable listers here.

After getting a 22-4 last year, I've developed this uncanny fascination for fixed-sighted N frames

As expected - I'm always on the lookout for a .41 in decent condition - don't expect I'll have too much of a problem tracking one down. However - I just found out ( I am new to the history aspect of S&W

that there was a small number of fixed-sighted N frame .357s made - Model 520s, I believe.

Does anyone here have info (I know - silly question

on the number made, current asking price range, and possible source for tracking one down?

TIA

jm

(Yes - I probably will get hooked into the history aspect soon. Retirement is looming, and I need to find something to kill time

 

[jmoore]

While I'm sittin at the puter, I might as well fire off a question to the knowledgeable listers here.

After getting a 22-4 last year, I've developed this uncanny fascination for fixed-sighted N frames

As expected - I'm always on the lookout for a .41 in decent condition - don't expect I'll have too much of a problem tracking one down. However - I just found out ( I am new to the history aspect of S&W

that there was a small number of fixed-sighted N frame .357s made - Model 520s, I believe.

Does anyone here have info (I know - silly question

on the number made, current asking price range, and possible source for tracking one down?

TIA

jm

(Yes - I probably will get hooked into the history aspect soon. Retirement is looming, and I need to find something to kill time

 

[Duke426]

3000 of them ordered by the NYSP in 1980. They never took possesion and instead opted for the new L-frame 681.

Prices anywhere from $500-$1000 for a shooter to an unfired NIB specimen.

I have one and it is a pleasure to shoot.


Welcome to the forum!

 

[walkinghorse]

welcome to the forum!

Lots of information on 520's on the forum.
This should get you started:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums?use_forum_scope...Ffrm%2Ff%2F530103904

 

[Jack Flash]

The Model 13 was also a fixed sighted .357 in blue or nickel; look into an M65 if you would prefer the stainless version of this model.

You may also be interested in the M581 or M681 that Duke426 mentioned.

 

[jimmyjoe]

jmoore, I picked up this 520 at the local gunshow for $575 out the door. It is unfired. Gun came with no box and the wrong grips.

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[Rick-F]

Originally posted by jmoore:

After getting a 22-4 last year, I've developed this uncanny fascination for fixed-sighted N frames

As expected - I'm always on the lookout for a .41 in decent condition - don't expect I'll have too much of a problem tracking one down. However - I just found out ( I am new to the history aspect of S&W

that there was a small number of fixed-sighted N frame .357s made - Model 520s, I believe.

Does anyone here have info (I know - silly question

on the number made, current asking price range, and possible source for tracking one down?

TIA

jm

(Yes - I probably will get hooked into the history aspect soon. Retirement is looming, and I need to find something to kill time

Check this one out: http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/511103904/m/8091043133

 

[bmcgilvray]

The tapered barrel fixed sight Model 520 is very attractive, in a businesslike manner. It should have been way more popular than it was.

 

[HGWT]

I was in a hurry yesterday, but I stopped by my local gun shop and saw a model 520 w/box. He was asking $850 and I'm guessing it was 90 % or more I didn't ask to pull it out since I was in a rush. Maybe I should go back and see if it still there, I didn't realize that there where only 3000 made.