Smith & Wesson S&W Model 58 .41 Magnum Military & Police 4″ M&P Revolver
SOLD FOR: $1,242.00
WOA#: WY240528WD001
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 58, The .41 Magnum Military & Police
Serial Number: N272022
Year of Manufacture: 1974-1977
Caliber: .41 Remington Magnum
Action Type: Single or Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”, the right is marked “41 MAGNUM”. The side-plate is marked with the S&W monogram logo and the right of the frame is marked with the four-line Marcas Registradas address. The crane-cut is marked with the model number, the butt of the grip frame is marked with the serial number. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “F”.
Barrel Length: 4″ Pinned Heavy Barrel
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a painted red serrated ramped blade pinned to the rib. The rear sight is a square notch in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut magna stocks with medallions. There are a few minor compressions. There are light handling marks. The checkering is sharp and slightly worn. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued and Case Hardened Hammer and Trigger.
Finish Originality: Original.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with semi-sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. The bore rates at 9/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 94% of its metal finish. There is light scratching throughout as well as thin and worn out areas of bluing around the leading edges, The right side of the barrel has some small scratches. There is a light turn line on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup shows light play with the trigger depressed. The double-action trigger is smooth and the single-action trigger 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: The revolver comes with its original blue box from Smith and Wesson. The box is in fine condition for its age and is accompanied by the S&W Cleaning kit and service manuals.
Our Assessment: The Smith & Wesson Model 58, chambered in the hard-hitting .41 Magnum and only one of 20,000 ever produced.
The Model 58 was first introduced in 1964, as a companion to the .44 Magnum Model 29. It was designed as a law enforcement and military revolver, specifically for those who preferred the medium-frame size of the Model 10, but needed something with a bit more stopping power.
The Model 58 features a 4-inch barrel, which gives you a good balance of accuracy and maneuverability. It has a six-round capacity and weighs in at a solid 2.5 pounds. The gun’s overall length is 9.25 inches, and it has a height of 5.5 inches. It’s a good size for a revolver, not too big and not too small.
The Model 58 has a blued finish and a checkered walnut grip. The sights are fixed, with a ramp front sight and a notch rear sight. The gun has a double-action trigger, which means you can fire the gun by simply pulling the trigger, or you can cock the hammer for a single-action shot.
41 Mag was developed in the 1960s as a compromise between the .357 Magnum and the .44 Magnum. It’s got a lot of stopping power, but it’s not quite as punishing to shoot as the .44 Magnum. The .41 Magnum round fires a 210-grain bullet at around 1,300 feet per second, which gives you some serious stopping power.
The Smith & Wesson Model 58 .41 Magnum Military & Police 4? M&P Revolver. It’s a classic, and it’s definitely worth checking out if you’re in the market for a hard-hitting revolver. This one in particular rates in very fine condition and should be kept by a collector. It’s definitely a prize for someone’s collection. So bid high and bid firm. I highly encourage you to view our high quality photos and good luck in the auction.-K.F.
