Smith & Wesson S&W Model 58 .41 Mag 4″ Blued DA/SA Revolver 1965-66 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,352.99

LSB#:  LSB260609AH003

Make:  Smith & Wesson

Model:  58

Serial Number:  S260121

Year of Manufacture:  1965-1966 / 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. The bottom of the butt and the underside of the extractor star are marked with the serial number. The left side of the frame is engraved with “S.F.P.D.”.

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 stocks are two-piece checkered Goncalo alves target grips with gold S&W medallions at the tops. There are scattered handling marks and compressions. There is minor finish wear at the bottom edges and butt of the grips. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip rates in about Very Good-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 95% of its metal finish. There is minor finish loss at the muzzle and the bottom edge of the frame. There are scattered handling scratches throughout. There is a noticeable scratch on the left side of the barrel. There is minor oxidation freckling around the left side of the barrel rib.  The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in Fine condition.

Mechanics:  The action functions correctly. The lockup is tight with minimal play at each chamber. The double action is smooth and the single action is crisp. 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: The Smith & Wesson Model 58 was introduced on July 10, 1964 as the service-oriented companion to the deluxe Model 57 and as the principal law-enforcement platform for the newly developed .41 Remington Magnum cartridge. Built on Smith & Wesson’s large N-frame, the Model 58 dispensed with the Model 57’s adjustable target sights and premium appointments in favor of a 4″ heavy barrel, fixed sights, and straightforward duty-gun configuration. The .41 Magnum concept had been promoted by authorities including Elmer Keith and Bill Jordan as a police cartridge offering greater power than the .357 Magnum while remaining more manageable than the .44 Magnum, and Remington offered a reduced-velocity 210-grain police load alongside its full-power hunting ammunition. Several law-enforcement agencies adopted the Model 58, with the San Francisco Police Department reportedly among the largest users of the revolver. The “S.F.P.D.” marking on this example therefore gives it a particularly interesting association with the Model 58’s original purpose as a dedicated .41 Magnum police service revolver.

This early Model 58 retains approximately 95% of its original blue finish with only minor muzzle and frame-edge wear, scattered handling scratches, localized oxidation freckling, and a more noticeable scratch on the left side of the barrel. The checkered Goncalo Alves target stocks remain in Very Good-Fine condition with no chips or cracks, while the bright 9/10 bore retains sharp rifling and shows no erosion. Mechanically, the revolver is equally strong, with tight lockup, minimal play at each chamber, a smooth double-action pull, and a crisp single-action release. The combination of early S-prefix production, strong original finish, excellent bore and mechanics, and the engraved “S.F.P.D.” marking makes this a particularly interesting example of Smith & Wesson’s purpose-built .41 Magnum service revolver. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -MY