S&W 586 6" in 38 Special?

rballi

January 10, 2002 11:37

What are the production numbers and approximate value of the S&W 586 6 Inch in 38 Special? The one I found is %95 in the box. I think these are referred to as Brazilian contract guns. I can't find them in the Blue Book.Roy

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  rballi

  January 10, 2002 12:18

  S&W said they were and overseas contract and to be considered rare and probably collectible. No production numbers other than that they were an overrun.

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  rballi

  January 10, 2002 12:29

  Even the Charter Arms Police Bulldog I have in my glove compartment will be valuable in 100yrs. Any info on the 586 38 special. (not 357 mag)?Roy

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  rballi

  January 11, 2002 05:26

  The gun is still in the gun shop and should be available for sale today. (They took it in trade yesterday.) I got a quick glance at the box and it said "Brazil" on it and what looked like an original price tag of $350 on the box. I heard they were going to ask $375 for it, another guy behind the counter said $325; I'll find out today. I was also told it was a round butt and I saw the grips that were S&W marked long Hogues.The frame model says 586-5 and the barrel is marked 38 Special. Just for kicks, I tried a 357 in the cylinder, which did not chamber.If the cylinder is changed, is it safe to shoot 357' in the gun?Will this 38 be more accurate than shooting 38's in a 357?Is $350 about right for the gun?Roy[This message has been edited by rballi (edited 01-11-2002).]

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  rballi

  January 11, 2002 11:57

  S&W gave some info over the phone. The gun left the factory Aug, 20, 1999. It is number #820 whatever that means. It is the last of an order of 91 guns to be shipped to Brazil. Anything other info comes in a letter and is $30.Roy

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