Smith And Wesson Model 581 Serial Number
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Many people have questions about how to identify a S&W revolver and when was it made. I borrowed this from. This is where to look for the model number (not used until around 1957). Sometimes the serial number is here, especially in later models. 581 1980 L 357 Mag Distinguished Service Magnum.
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| Smith & Wesson Model 586 | |
|---|---|
586-7 Revolver with 7-round capacity and factory wood grips and hammer lock | |
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
| Produced | 1981-1999, 2012-present |
| Variants |
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| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | |
| Action | Double action |
| Feed system | 6 roundcylinder |
| Sights | Adjustable rear open sights |
The Smith & Wesson Model 586, is a six- or seven-shot double-action revolver chambered for the .357 Magnumcartridge. It is essentially the same firearm as the Model 686, the 586 has a carbon steel construction and is available in a blued or nickel finish, while the 686 has a stainless steel construction. It is also known as the distinguished combat magnum.
Description[edit]
In addition to being able to chamber and fire .357 Magnumcartridges, the 586 will chamber and fire .38 Specialcartridges as well as .38 Special +P. The 586 has been available with 2½ in, 3 in, 4 in, 6 in, and 8⅜ in (64, 76, 102, 153, and 214 mm) barrel lengths as standard models and other barrel lengths either by special order from S&W's Performance Center custom shop, or acquired from or built by after-market gunsmiths.[1] The barrel has a twist rate of 1/18.75 for the 158gr. bullet.[citation needed]
The Model 586 uses S&W's L (medium) revolver frame, with a K-frame-sized grip mated to a larger diameter cylinder. During the 1980s, Smith & Wesson developed its L-frame line of .357 Magnums: the Model 581, Model 586, Model 681 and Model 686. The Model 581 had a fixed notch type rear sight, whereas the 586 used a target style adjustable rear sight. These handguns had a major effect on both law enforcement and sporting markets. The 586 was introduced in 1980 and the 581 was discontinued in 1988.[1]
The K-frame guns though popular with police departments, were felt to be too light for full-power .357 ammunition, and a heavier (and more durable) gun was desired, in the same frame size. (This would avoid the complaints attaching to the larger, heavier N-frame Model 29 and Model 58.[2]) Designed with input from official S&W historian Roy Jinks, the L-frame was the result, and it quickly gained praise from policemen and hunters.[1]
It was manufactured in either blued or nickel-plated versions. In the late 1990s, Smith & Wesson discontinued production of all but a few blued revolvers.[citation needed]
The 586 was discontinued in 1999. After a 13-year absence, Smith & Wesson reintroduced the 586 with the aforementioned safety modifications. It is currently produced with 4-in. and 6-in. barrel lengths as part of its Classic line of revolvers. The 586-8 features a redesigned and improved yoke.[1]
Recall[edit]
For L-frame revolvers manufactured before August 1987 (seven years after the release of the Model 586), there were limited reports of cylinder binding occurring with .357 Magnum ammunition using a lighter weight bullet (versus the standard weight 158 grain bullet) and loaded to a high velocity. S&W put out a product warning and authorized a no-charge upgrade to make modifications to all 586, 586-1, 686, 686-1, and 686CS-1 revolvers.[3]Cs 1.6 player skins.
Engineering and Production Changes[edit]
- 586 no dash, 1980 Introduction model
- 586-1, 1986 radius stud package, floating hand
- 586-2, 1987 changed hammer nose, bushing and associated parts
- 586-M, 1987 Product warning by S&W: M over stamped to signify a modification by factory or warranty station for 586 and 586-1
- 586-3, 1988 new yoke retention system
- 586-4, 1993 change rear sight leaf, drill and tap frame, change extractor, Hogue grips
- 586-5, 1997 delete 8 3/8' barrel/change to MIM thumbpiece/Ship with Master trigger locks
- 586-6, 1997 change frame design to eliminate cylinder stop stud, eliminate serrated tangs, MIM hammer and trigger, change to internal lock.
- 586-7, 2004 Performance Center .38 Super, 6-Shot unfluted cylinder, 4' barrel, Stainless Steel, 250 Made, seven shot with internal lock
- 586-8, 2012 Reintroduction as a Classic Series with internal lock 6-shot 4' and 6' RR, WO TS SB[4]
References[edit]
- ^ abcdStandard Catalog of Smith & Wesson; 3rd Edition (Gun Digest Books, 2006)[page needed]
- ^'Smith & Wesson's .41 Magnum', Free Patriot Web site. Accessed August 6, 2008.
- ^Product Warning, Popular Mechanics, January 1988, p. 11.
- ^Supica, Jim; Hahas, Richard (2016). Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson (4th ed.). Iola, WI: Gun Digest. p. 298. ISBN978-1-4402-4563-3. Retrieved 6 January 2020.