Smith & Wesson Model 58 .41 Magnum Military & Police 4” Revolver 1964-65
SOLD FOR: $1,903.44
LSB#: LSB250519JC024
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 58
Serial Number: S257402
Year of Manufacture: 1964-65 (Standard Catalogue of Smith and Wesson)
Caliber: .41 Magnum
Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out fluted Cylinder with hand ejector.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON” and the right side of the barrel is marked “41 Magnum”. The crane cut is marked “MOD. / 58”. The crane is marked “4887”. The butt is marked with “S257402”. The side plate is marked with a S&W monogram logo. The right side of the frame is marked with a 4-line Marcas Registradas”. Inside of the right grip panel is marked “268309”.
Barrel Length: 4” Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp sight machined into the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch channel machined into the topstrap of the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are square butt, two piece, checkered wood grips with S&W medallions. The checkering is semi-sharp. The grips have no chips or cracks. There is light to mild handling wear. Overall the grips are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is defined. There is light erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its original finish. The frame has light scuffs throughout. The trigger guard has some light scuffs and thinning of the finish. There is slight corrosion on the rear of the frame and on the cylinder. There is scattered oxidation on the barrel. The cylinder has a visible turn line. The screw heads are sharp, the markings are clear. The trigger serrations are sharp and the hammer spur checkering is defined. The checkering in the cylinder release is sharp. Overall this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up well on each chamber with very little side-to-side play. The single-action trigger is crisp and the double action is smooth. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: First introduced in 1964, the Model 58 is a double-action revolver built on the square butt N service frame. Unlike the Model 57, it has a non-shrouded extractor rod. The serial number of this pistol puts it in the first year of production. Total production was just over 20,000, with many of the model 58’s sold to police departments in San Francisco, Texas, and New York.
The N framed Model 58 followed on the enduring legacy of the K frame service revolvers also referred to as M&P. Durable carbon steel construction and straightforward operation made M&P revolvers a favored choice among law enforcement agencies. Over the years, they became the go-to sidearm for countless officers on the beat and saw action in military conflicts worldwide. Its reputation for accuracy and durability made them an indispensable tool for officers, providing them with a sense of security and confidence in the line of duty. Additionally, their service extended to military personnel, where it earned the trust of soldiers in various theaters of conflict.
The .41 Magnum cartridge was intended to provide a larger round than the .357 Magnum without the over penetration and recoil of a .44 Magnum. While it never gained wide popularity in the police community, it has gained a following among handgun hunters.
