Smith & Wesson S&W Model 500 163504 .500 S&W Magnum 4″ DA/SA Revolver
SOLD FOR: $1475
LSB#: 220208JK009
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 500, Product Code 163504
Serial Number: CJJ6296
Year of Manufacture: 2004-2015
Caliber: .500 S&W Magnum
Action Type: 5-Shot, Double / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder Hand Ejector Revolver.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “500 S&W MAGNUM”, the right is marked “SMITH & WESSON”, the left side of the frame has a S&W monogram, the right is marked with the four-line Marcas Registradas. The sideplate is marked with a stylized “S&W 500”. The yoke cut is marked with the serial and model number. The butt is marked with the serial number. The yoke and sides of the grip frame have inspection marks.
Barrel Length: 4″ Ported
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated blade with a red insert and is double pinned to a rise in the barrel’s solid rib; the top of the rib is serrated and matte finished for glare reduction. The rear sight is a flat top, square notched and white outlined leaf in a micrometer-click adjustable base. There is an additional front sight blade included. The topstrap is drilled and tapped under the rear sight base.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one-piece pebble textured black rubber Hogue Monogrip with finger grooves and molded S&W logos at the top on each side which fully encloses the grip frame. The grip has no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no rips or tears. Overall, the grip is in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are some draglines and light handling marks. There are areas of dark discoloration on the grip frame under the grip. There are a few scattered little light marks and streaks on the metal. The cylinder has one or two faint little hairline scratches. The cylinder has a turn line. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup produces barely perceptible play on each chamber. 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: This revolver comes in a blue plastic serial matching Smith & Wesson case with an assortment of factory paperwork including the manual, keys for the fame lock, and the additional muzzle brake.
Our Assessment: The S&W 500 is built on S&W’s largest frame, the X-Frame, which was developed because none of S&W’s existing double-action frame designs could handle the muzzle energy and pressures generated by the .500 S&W cartridge. It is one of the most powerful production revolvers in the world today, and it is being marketed as being “the world’s most powerful handgun” by S&W. The Model 500 can fire a bullet weighing 350 gr (22.7 g; 0.8 oz) at 1975 feet per second (602 m/s) generating a muzzle energy of over 3,030 foot-pounds force (4.1 kJ) and a momentum of 13.7 Newton second. The Smith & Wesson .500 Special is a shorter cartridge that is fully compatible with this pistol. This revolver looks to have been used infrequently, if at all, and stored properly. If you’re looking for your next hunting handgun, this one should take just about anything in North America, and probably the rest of the world. Please see our pictures and good luck!