Collectible S&W Revolvers produced from 1957 to Present

[JWC]

From the gun vault of under appreciated S&W revolvers, comes the M581/M681. The no frills, stripped down, cousin to the M586/686. Both the M581/N681 and the M586/M868 were designed and built to withstand heavy use of .357 rounds. Production for both the M581/M681 and the M586 began in 1980. But while the M586/M686 were in production until 1999, the M581/M681 only lasted until 1988.
The M581 is a fixed sight revolver, came in blued or nickel, the M681 is stainless, no barrel length options, only a 4" model, no target trigger, no target hammer and no option for grips,service magna grips only. Most everyone has heard of the M586, but few know about the M581, the less loved cousin. As I have mentioned before the M581/M681 catches my eye because of my appreciation of fixed sight revolvers.

 

[JHW]

From the gun vault of under appreciated S&W revolvers, comes the M581/M681. The no frills, stripped down, cousin to the M586/686. Both the M581/N681 and the M586/M868 were designed and built to withstand heavy use of .357 rounds. Production for both the M581/M681 and the M586 began in 1980. But while the M586/M686 were in production until 1999, the M581/M681 only lasted until 1988.
The M581 is a fixed sight revolver, came in blued or nickel, the M681 is stainless, no barrel length options, only a 4" model, no target trigger, no target hammer and no option for grips,service magna grips only. Most everyone has heard of the M586, but few know about the M581, the less loved cousin. As I have mentioned before the M581/M681 catches my eye because of my appreciation of fixed sight revolvers.

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That picture looks very familiar

 

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681.

 

[JWC]

JHW, it probably is! I had to get the picture off the internet. I did not have one good enough to post.

 

[Tgunner]

Comparison pic of (top) Model 38/44 and a Model 520. At bottom a Mod.58. These are the fixed sight N frames. When placed alongside my earlier pictured Model Marked Mod. 22, they represent one of each caliber , 45ACP, 41Mag , 357Mag and 38Spl HV. The 38/44 is from 1952 the others are post 1957.

 

[Sneakypete]

This might be a little to old for this thread
She is a 117 year old turd looking (Hoglegs words) masterpiece

 

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19-7 prelock pre mim. Only a tiny amount of muzzle wear. I think the -7 was the last before mim and hills holes.

 

[Sneakypete]

Need help with this guys!!
32 long CTG on left side of barrel

 

[Sneakypete]

Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass

March 27 1904 -August 4 1906

September 22 1896 -October 8 1901

December 17 1901- February 8 1906

 

[Leatherhead]

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