Ever seen a blem model number? I was told this was a 586-4 but it’s like it got outta line and the mod number shifted. All you see is the dash.
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is it 7 shot or 6? does it have an N stamp on the cylinder? weird it has a black ramp front sight. I am researching.
Engineering and Production Changes
• 1981: Introduction at AAA000x serial number prefix.
• 586-1 (1986): Radius stud package, floating hand.
• 586-2 (1987): Change hammer nose and associated parts.
• 586-M (1987): Product warning by S&W: M over stamped to signify a modification by the factory or warranty station for Models 586 and 586-1.
• 586-3 (1988): New yoke retention system.
• 1992: Delete 8-3/8" barrel and four-position front sight; delete nickel finish
• 586-4 (1993): Drill and tap frame, synthetic grips, change rear sight leaf, change extractor.
• 586-5 (1993): Brazil contract in .38 Special.
• 1995-96: Delete square butt.
• 1996: Begin shipments in blue plastic cases.
• 1997 Delete 8-3/8" barrel/change to MIM thumbpiece; ship with Master trigger locks.
• 586-6 (1997): Change in frame design to eliminate cylinder stop stud; eliminate serrated tangs; change to MIM hammer with floating firing pin;change to MIM trigger; change internal lockwork.
• 1999 (November): Model 586 discontinued.
• 2000: Special 7-shot with internal lock, October 2004, 4" & 6" RR WO WG RB.
• 1981: Introduction at AAA000x serial number prefix.
• 586-1 (1986): Radius stud package, floating hand.
• 586-2 (1987): Change hammer nose and associated parts.
• 586-M (1987): Product warning by S&W: M over stamped to signify a modification by the factory or warranty station for Models 586 and 586-1.
• 586-3 (1988): New yoke retention system.
• 1992: Delete 8-3/8" barrel and four-position front sight; delete nickel finish
• 586-4 (1993): Drill and tap frame, synthetic grips, change rear sight leaf, change extractor.
• 586-5 (1993): Brazil contract in .38 Special.
• 1995-96: Delete square butt.
• 1996: Begin shipments in blue plastic cases.
• 1997 Delete 8-3/8" barrel/change to MIM thumbpiece; ship with Master trigger locks.
• 586-6 (1997): Change in frame design to eliminate cylinder stop stud; eliminate serrated tangs; change to MIM hammer with floating firing pin;change to MIM trigger; change internal lockwork.
• 1999 (November): Model 586 discontinued.
• 2000: Special 7-shot with internal lock, October 2004, 4" & 6" RR WO WG RB.
103592 6” SG Glass Bead, 2500 mfd., Special Production, 1989.
SG Synthetic Grips
might be a -2 or -3.
take grips off and look for an "N" also look for an "N" on cylinder.
take off rear sight and see if the frame is drilled and tapped.
IF that is one of the bead blasted ones, might be rare.
BXX serials are listed from 1988-1994. no BAD listed in 3rd gen smiff bible.
SG Synthetic Grips
might be a -2 or -3.
take grips off and look for an "N" also look for an "N" on cylinder.
take off rear sight and see if the frame is drilled and tapped.
IF that is one of the bead blasted ones, might be rare.
BXX serials are listed from 1988-1994. no BAD listed in 3rd gen smiff bible.
or it could be refinished.
IF that is the original box...does it have a product code?
even if it is the sticker on the outside is missing and i cant find any information inside or out.
ill pull the grips off tonight and check for a N code
from what you listed its gotta be a -2 or -3.
unless the frame is tapped for a scope base under the rear sight leaf.
What finish is that? The 586 was blued or nickeled, and the 686 was stainless steel. That guns looks stainless, or maybe hard chromed. Never seen a factory hard-chromed 586.
