THINKING OF SELLING MY 4" MODEL 58
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Scot Templar
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.41 ammo
Go to ammo engine or ammo seek on the net or search Georga Arms ammo and you can find 41 mag ammo. Might not like the price but you can find it. Think twice about selling your "investment" as most stocks are only returning 5-8% and your Mod-58 beats that by a long shot (no pun intended). This advise worth every penny you paid for it. Respectfully, McSwack
Go to ammo engine or ammo seek on the net or search Georga Arms ammo and you can find 41 mag ammo. Might not like the price but you can find it. Think twice about selling your "investment" as most stocks are only returning 5-8% and your Mod-58 beats that by a long shot (no pun intended). This advise worth every penny you paid for it. Respectfully, McSwack
BigBill
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I took the smaller grips what ever there called off of my new m58 and replaced them with the larger s&w smooth finger grooved combat grips. Now it feels good. The smaller grips did fit my hand but the combat grips look better. I purchased the smooth combat finger groove grips from the s&w store.
My M58 does not have the Magnas. The stocks are still small and are similar in size to the Magnas, but I had no problem shooting it.
I reloaded and shot 50 rounds plus 5 factory rounds through the M58 before I retired the gun to my gun cabinet. I reload for everything I shoot, so finding .41 mag ammo was not going to be a problem or big expense for me. I bought 150 pieces of Starline .41 mag brass from Cabela's. A local reloading store keeps .41 mag lead bullets on hand, and I have a several thousand large pistol primers on hand.
was all set to go, until I decided the gun was too nice to shoot.
Since then I have focused on acquiring M29-2s and older (P/R models). I really like shooting my .44 mag reloads. They do not punish you like factory loads, but they are very close. It lets you know you have just touched off a big boy toy.
I reloaded and shot 50 rounds plus 5 factory rounds through the M58 before I retired the gun to my gun cabinet. I reload for everything I shoot, so finding .41 mag ammo was not going to be a problem or big expense for me. I bought 150 pieces of Starline .41 mag brass from Cabela's. A local reloading store keeps .41 mag lead bullets on hand, and I have a several thousand large pistol primers on hand.
was all set to go, until I decided the gun was too nice to shoot.
Since then I have focused on acquiring M29-2s and older (P/R models). I really like shooting my .44 mag reloads. They do not punish you like factory loads, but they are very close. It lets you know you have just touched off a big boy toy.
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Not enough storage for your guns? The solution is not to sell a gun, the solution is to buy more storage!!!!
As noted above, the .41M is for reloaders. I have a nice recipe for 210 gr LSWC that goes about 900fps. Nice to shoot.
I wouldn't let either of my 58s go for less than a grand and they aren't nearly as nice as yours.
As noted above, the .41M is for reloaders. I have a nice recipe for 210 gr LSWC that goes about 900fps. Nice to shoot.
I wouldn't let either of my 58s go for less than a grand and they aren't nearly as nice as yours.
SuperMan
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Well TEXVET, since you are not a .41 person probably best to send it down the road and use the money for what you have come to love. That said it is probably good that you didn't shoot the .41 as you may find that it even more shootable and accurate than the .44 Magnum in which case you'd sell off all the 29s replacing them with 57s... Then where would all us real .41 guys be...short of guns...
In reading your post it isn't quite clear if the original grips are on the gun. They should be a Magna grip with a rounded bottom and if origianl to the gun the serial number should be stamped on the inside of one of the grip panels.
Also if you post a partial serial number the year of manufacture can be determined. A "S" prefix would be 1964-1968. A "N" would be 1969-1974. S prefix guns usually bring a bit more than an N...
Bob
In reading your post it isn't quite clear if the original grips are on the gun. They should be a Magna grip with a rounded bottom and if origianl to the gun the serial number should be stamped on the inside of one of the grip panels.
Also if you post a partial serial number the year of manufacture can be determined. A "S" prefix would be 1964-1968. A "N" would be 1969-1974. S prefix guns usually bring a bit more than an N...
Bob
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Okay fellows I need your input.
The FFL I use, listed my Model 58 on Gunbroker this past weekend.
It is the gun listed in Richardson, Texas. I also let him set the Buy Now price.
Take a look at the photos and tell me whether you think it is priced fairly. (for Gunbroker that is). Does the quality of the gun and the extras justify the price?
Thanks.
The FFL I use, listed my Model 58 on Gunbroker this past weekend.
It is the gun listed in Richardson, Texas. I also let him set the Buy Now price.
Take a look at the photos and tell me whether you think it is priced fairly. (for Gunbroker that is). Does the quality of the gun and the extras justify the price?
Thanks.
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This post has been on the board for a while, so people may not be reading it. I don't think people are ignoring you.
Personally, I think that the buy it now price is a little high, but that's just me. I know that there have been guns going for stupid high prices. Your gun is very nice, but not quite perfect. I see a little spot on the cylinder. The seller did a nice job with the photos, so there shouldn't be any surprises.
People will assume that your reserve is close to the buy it now price. If that is actually the case, no problem. I often see nice guns with no bidders because the buy it now price is high, so people assume the reserve is equally high.
You could let the auction run to the end at the current price and relist it at a lower price if it doesn't sell. You could then set the opening bid at the lowest price that you would accept and skip the reserve price.
Good luck with it. It looks like a very nice gun.
Personally, I think that the buy it now price is a little high, but that's just me. I know that there have been guns going for stupid high prices. Your gun is very nice, but not quite perfect. I see a little spot on the cylinder. The seller did a nice job with the photos, so there shouldn't be any surprises.
People will assume that your reserve is close to the buy it now price. If that is actually the case, no problem. I often see nice guns with no bidders because the buy it now price is high, so people assume the reserve is equally high.
You could let the auction run to the end at the current price and relist it at a lower price if it doesn't sell. You could then set the opening bid at the lowest price that you would accept and skip the reserve price.
Good luck with it. It looks like a very nice gun.
peterdeb
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Agreed! Ran our of room? You can buy a new safe and start to fill it up or just find a place in the house where it should be safe, no pun intended. Keep the revolver or your next thread will be "guns I wish I never sold". JMHO.
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All I know is that at current pricing I may never be able to afford a M58 of my own. 
The 430792088 item is mine.
I am not sure I agree with your assessment that the two gun are equal as far as condition.
I will let this auction run its course and then maybe offer it here. I was told it would probably bring $1,100 on this site. If anyone is interested, send me a PM. For anyone in Texas, I have new unfired Starline brass, lead bullets, and a Lee Deluxe Die set we can discuss.
If no interest is shown, I will just put it back in the gun cabinet.
I am not sure I agree with your assessment that the two gun are equal as far as condition.
I will let this auction run its course and then maybe offer it here. I was told it would probably bring $1,100 on this site. If anyone is interested, send me a PM. For anyone in Texas, I have new unfired Starline brass, lead bullets, and a Lee Deluxe Die set we can discuss.
If no interest is shown, I will just put it back in the gun cabinet.
I just looked at your gun and apparently it sold. I would loved to have that one.
Good deal. Congrats on the sale. Guess I was wrong. 
The Gunbroker site never ceases to amaze me. This makes the second N frame gun I have sold in the past couple of months. On both auctions the buyer contacted my FFL and bought the gun. There was no other activity other than the purchase. Both guns sold for the "buy now" price.
I guess I will be looking for another jewel in the upcoming days.
Owning older Smiths is fun, but I enjoy the thrill of the chase more.
I guess I will be looking for another jewel in the upcoming days.
Owning older Smiths is fun, but I enjoy the thrill of the chase more.
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