Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson Model 500.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 500
Serial: CHR4541
Model: 500
Serial: CHR4541
Date of Manufacture: 2004
Caliber: .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum
Finish: Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 8.38" Full Lug w/ Compensator
Optics/Sights: Patridge Front / Adjustable White Outline Rear
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Synthetic w/ Finger Grooves
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 500 is an enormous double-action revolver designed to fire the extremely powerful .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum cartridge, making it one of the most powerful production handguns ever commercially manufactured. Introduced in 2003 by Smith & Wesson in partnership with Cor-Bon ammunition, the revolver was built specifically to push handgun performance beyond traditional magnum revolver limits and establish a new benchmark for hunting and extreme-caliber handgun power. The Model 500 is built on Smith & Wesson’s massive X-Frame platform, a reinforced stainless steel revolver frame developed to withstand the tremendous chamber pressures and recoil generated by the .500 S&W Magnum cartridge. One of the defining characteristics of the revolver is its sheer size and heavy construction, featuring a large five-shot cylinder, a thick forcing cone, a reinforced top strap, and a substantial barrel assembly, often fitted with an integral muzzle compensator to reduce recoil and muzzle rise. Barrel lengths have ranged from compact defensive-style variants to massive long-barreled hunting models exceeding 8 inches, with most examples featuring adjustable sights, rubber recoil-absorbing grips, and stainless steel finishes. Mechanically, the revolver operates in both double-action and single-action modes and incorporates modern metallurgy and internal lockwork designed to handle repeated use with some of the most powerful handgun ammunition ever developed.
Caliber: .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum
Finish: Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 8.38" Full Lug w/ Compensator
Optics/Sights: Patridge Front / Adjustable White Outline Rear
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Synthetic w/ Finger Grooves
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 500 is an enormous double-action revolver designed to fire the extremely powerful .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum cartridge, making it one of the most powerful production handguns ever commercially manufactured. Introduced in 2003 by Smith & Wesson in partnership with Cor-Bon ammunition, the revolver was built specifically to push handgun performance beyond traditional magnum revolver limits and establish a new benchmark for hunting and extreme-caliber handgun power. The Model 500 is built on Smith & Wesson’s massive X-Frame platform, a reinforced stainless steel revolver frame developed to withstand the tremendous chamber pressures and recoil generated by the .500 S&W Magnum cartridge. One of the defining characteristics of the revolver is its sheer size and heavy construction, featuring a large five-shot cylinder, a thick forcing cone, a reinforced top strap, and a substantial barrel assembly, often fitted with an integral muzzle compensator to reduce recoil and muzzle rise. Barrel lengths have ranged from compact defensive-style variants to massive long-barreled hunting models exceeding 8 inches, with most examples featuring adjustable sights, rubber recoil-absorbing grips, and stainless steel finishes. Mechanically, the revolver operates in both double-action and single-action modes and incorporates modern metallurgy and internal lockwork designed to handle repeated use with some of the most powerful handgun ammunition ever developed.
In practical use, the Model 500 earned a reputation for tremendous stopping power and exceptional hunting capability, with enough energy to ethically take large and dangerous game animals, including bear, elk, moose, and even African big game under certain conditions. Shooters often describe the recoil as extremely intense, especially with full-power loads, though the revolver’s weight, compensator system, and grip design help make it more controllable than its raw power figures might suggest. The revolver also became famous in popular culture and among firearms enthusiasts because of its immense size and dramatic ballistic performance, often viewed as the ultimate example of a “big bore” production handgun. Despite its size and recoil-limited practical defensive carry use, the Model 500 found a strong following among handgun hunters, collectors, and enthusiasts who appreciated extreme-performance firearms. Over time, it became one of the most iconic modern revolvers ever produced, representing the peak of factory magnum revolver engineering. Today, the Smith & Wesson Model 500 is regarded as a legendary powerhouse in the handgun world, admired for its overwhelming ballistic capability, rugged X-Frame construction, and status as one of the most powerful and recognizable revolvers in firearms history.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1177142129 |
BidPrice: |
425.69 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-05-31 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
965 |
