Smith & Wesson S&W Model 58 .41 Mag 4″ Blued DA/SA Revolver 1964-65 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,145.00

LSB#:  LSB260427BB012

Make:  Smith & Wesson

Model:  58

Serial Number:  S257502

Year of Manufacture:  1964-1965 / C&R (Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson)

Caliber:  .41 Magnum

Action Type: 6-Shot, Double Action / Single Action Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder Revolver

Markings:  The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”. The right side of the barrel is marked “41 MAGNUM”. The right side of the frame is marked with a 4-Line Marcas Registradas. The sideplate is marked with a S&W Monogram. The crane cut is marked “MOD.” / “58”. The crane arm and interior grip frame are marked with inspection marks.

Barrel Length:  4″ Solid Rib

Sights / Optics:  The front sight is a serrated ramp fixed to the solid rib. The rear sight is a square notch rectangular sight milled into the top strap. The topstrap and the rib have a matte finish for glare reduction.   

Stock Configuration & Condition:  The grip is a one-piece checkered Pachmayr ‘Gripper’ with a speedloader cutout and finger grooves. There are light handling scratches and scuffs along the smooth areas. The checkering remains sharp. There are no rips or tears. Overall, The grip rates in about Fine condition.

Type of Finish:  Blued, Case-colored hammer and trigger. 

Finish Originality:  Original

Bore Condition:  The bore is bright, and the rifling is sharp. There is minor fouling present. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition:  This handgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. There is finish loss at the muzzle, along the barrel, the right sideplate. There is thinning along the leading edges of the frame, cylinder, and the top of the backstrap. There is a turn line on the cylinder with finish loss around the flutes. There are scattered scratches and compression marks. There are a few spots of corrosion freckling present. The case color is no longer vibrant. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tooled. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in Very Good condition.

Mechanics:  The action functions correctly. There is light play on the chambers in full lockup but no endshake. The double-action trigger pull is smooth with a crisp single-action break. 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:  Andrews Custom Leather right-handed holster.

Our Assessment:  The Smith & Wesson Model 58 was introduced in the mid-1960s as the fixed-sight service revolver counterpart to the more refined Model 57. Chambered in .41 Magnum, the Model 58 came out of an effort to create a powerful law-enforcement revolver cartridge that would offer more authority than the .357 Magnum while being more controllable and practical than the .44 Magnum. Built on Smith & Wesson’s large N-frame, the Model 58 used a plainer working-gun configuration with a 4” solid-rib barrel, fixed service sights, blue finish, and double action/single action lockwork. Although the .41 Magnum never saw broad police adoption, the Model 58 has become a desirable revolver among collectors and shooters who appreciate its short production history, unusual chambering, and strong service revolver character. Early 1964-1965 examples are especially appealing as first-era .41 Magnum Smith & Wessons and as one of the more distinctive fixed-sight N-frame magnums.

This Smith & Wesson Model 58 retains about 85% of its metal finish with muzzle, barrel, sideplate, edge, cylinder, and backstrap wear, along with scattered scratches, compression marks, corrosion freckling, and subdued case color. The Pachmayr Gripper stocks rate Fine, the bore is bright with sharp rifling and minor fouling, rating 9 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion, and the action functions correctly with smooth double-action pull, crisp single-action break, light chamber play in full lockup, and no endshake. The included Andrews Custom Leather right-handed holster adds practical field or carry appeal, making this a solid choice for Smith & Wesson collectors, .41 Magnum enthusiasts, and buyers looking for an honest early Model 58 with strong mechanical condition. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -MY