So This 520 Walked Right Up To Me Yesterday...

[Frank V]

I am kind of ignorant about these. How many were made & when?
That smacks of the .38-44 HD on steroids.
Beautiful gun, thanks for sharing.

 

[tgoose1]

Beautiful pics of a very unique S&W revolver.

 

[JMV366]

I am also looking for a S&W Model 520 in new or like new condition.

What were the dates of manufacture...?

JMV366

 

[Retired W4]

To answer a couple questions, they made 3000 of them all in 1980.

 

[SCPalmetto]

Very Nice!

 

[Frank V]

Thanks Retired W4
That's a beautiful gun.

 

[redlevel]

That was a good buying show, as you well know.

Clue me in. What show? When is another one?

Beautiful revolver!!

 

[Retired W4]

The RK show on Jonesboro Rd a few weeks ago. It's the largest in Georgia.

 

[Grayfox]

As I recall the story, The 520s were already ordered and in production when S&W introduced the L-frame revolvers. NYSP decided they liked the L-frames better and canceled the order for the 520s. So S&W sold what 520s they had on the civilian market.

 

[Poohgyrr]

Just returning to enjoy the pictures and information again. Nice.

 

[SuperMan]

...would love to find one of these in a little more "used" condition and have it rechambered to .41 Special...with that short 27 style cylinder that would be perfect.
Could call it a Model 58 Keith....

Bob

 

[jhde69]

The 520 is a great revolver. Just ran 50 rounds thru mine yesterday. I found one last fall it had been reblued but very tight action. I just could not put it down so took it home and now it goes with me each time I go to the range. I wish it had not been reblued but I can shoot mine as often as I want. Not a lot of 520 owners can say this.

 

[Brian in Oregon]

Nice.

When i was collecting N frames, a couple of the guns that eluded me were the Model 20 and 520. I had a 3.5" Model 27-2 for CCW at one time, but the sights on the 520 are more snag proof.

 

[Retired W4]

After my 520 acquisition I came across this HD .357 conversion and the two come very close. The front sight is the most obvious. TT/TH on the HD were an afterthought. I think it's good to put the two together.

 

[Frank V]

Boy if I had one it wouldn't get converted to anything.

 

[Retired W4]

Boy if I had one it wouldn't get converted to anything.

I bought that HD in its current condition and it shoots great. It's like an old school 520.

 

[donadler]

My 520

I just sold a 520 without the box and docs when I bought a 520 with box and most docs. These photos are lousy cell phone photos. Looks unfired in real life, but no telling if it was or not. I am into this one for just about a grand. Great guns for sure.

 

[Frank V]

donadler
That is beautiful.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[Retired W4]

That is a fine one donadler. Decent price too.

 

[Retired W4]

Boy if I had one it wouldn't get converted to anything.

I would not convert one either, but I could not turn down one that was so well done already. Here is one of my stock 5". Stocks are not original.