s&w model 520 n.y.s.p. .357magnum

[firebird69]

i recently aquired 1 of the 3000 model 520 4inch .357 magnums ordered by the n.y.s.p.in 1979.it is not nib but is in very nice condition.slight ring @ the chamber tells me it was fired but not much..i do have a fairly descent camera if pics are desired.nice bore and chambers.bluing in nice condition.few little spots here and there.very few.very hard to find pistol.

 

[firebird69]

i would sell it for about 800 buks,but i dont need to sell.i have my eye on another kimber at the moment.

 

[Hapworth]

Cool -- didn't even know there was a 520. Pics are always fun.

 

[diamonback68]

Cool -- didn't even know there was a 520. Pics are always fun.

They were fixed sight 4" .357 Mag N-frames with modified magna, so called PC grips. Only 3000 ever made.

 

[Malpasowildlifer]

one of my favs. Make sure to post photos.

 

[Dale53]

I am not trying to steal the original poster's thunder. However, I am confused just a bit. I have an S&W Model 520 (on the frame) that is blued, has a titanium cylinder and a composite barrel. I really like this piece, and it shoots VERY well. But-t-t, what do I REALLY have?

This was shot standing at 25 yards;

Dale53

 

[Chromedhearts]

I am not trying to steal the original poster's thunder. However, I am confused just a bit. I have an S&W Model 520 (on the frame) that is blued, has a titanium cylinder and a composite barrel. I really like this piece, and it shoots VERY well. But-t-t, what do I REALLY have?

This was shot standing at 25 yards;

Dale53

Hey Dale,
You have the recent reencarnate Model 520, which as you can tell is a different beast than the one described by the OP. Fine pistols in both cases, just different.
The original 520 is some what of a Holy Grael to most Smith guys, as there were so few of them made. They were specially ordered by the New York State Police, then the order was counceled, and I believe they went to the Model 13.

 

[1943]

original

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~~~Terry~~~

 

[steamloco76]

Hey Dale,
You have the recent reincarnate Model 520, which as you can tell is a different beast than the one described by the OP. Fine pistols in both cases, just different.
The original 520 is some what of a Holy Grail to most Smith guys, as there were so few of them made. They were specially ordered by the New York State Police, then the order was canceled, and I believe they went to the Model 13.

Slightly off Chromedhearts-NYSP took delivery of S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman revolvers.
Here is my set-The Model 520 and a near mint NYSP marked 28-2. Both scored from gun shops less than 20 miles from my house