Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is proud to present this incredible double action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson 586 also known as the .357 Distinguished Combat Magnum! The 586 is the sister model to the legendary 686.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 586
Serial: AAD9690
Date of Manufacture: 1982
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4" Full Lug
Optics/Sights: 1/8" Baughman Front Sight and Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Target Goncalo Alves Stocks with S&W Medallions
Action: Double/Single
Markings: Smith & Wesson / S.&W. 357 Magnum
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 586, is a six- or seven-shot double-action revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge; it will also chamber and fire .38 Special cartridges. The Model 586 has a carbon steel construction and is available in a blued or nickel finish; it is essentially the same firearm as the Model 686, which has stainless steel construction. It is also known as the Distinguished Combat Magnum. The Model 586 uses S&W's L (medium) revolver frame, with a K-frame-sized grip mated to a larger diameter cylinder. During the 1980s, Smith & Wesson developed its L-frame line of .357 Magnums: the Model 581, Model 586, Model 681, and Model 686. The Model 581 had a fixed notch type rear sight, whereas the 586 used a target style adjustable rear sight. These handguns had a major effect on both law enforcement and sporting markets. The 586 was introduced in 1980, while the 581 was discontinued in 1988. The K-frame guns, though popular with police departments, were felt to be too light for full-power .357 ammunition, and a heavier and more durable gun was desired, in the same frame size. (This would avoid the complaints attaching to the larger, heavier N-frame Model 29 and Model 58. Designed with input from official S&W historian Roy Jinks, the L-frame was the result, and it quickly gained praise from policemen and hunters. The 586 was discontinued in 1999. After a 13-year absence, it was reintroduced in 2012 with the aforementioned safety modifications, plus an improved yoke, as the 586-8 variant. These are produced with 4- and 6-inch barrel lengths, as part of Smith & Wesson's Classic line of revolvers. Controversy rose when Smith & Wesson cooperated with the Clinton administration to modify their line of revolvers with an internal locking mechanism and other changes. That agreement resulted in a near complete ban by firearms enthusiast which led to a dramatic drop in stock price and nearly bankrupted the company. Smith and Wesson was sold to Safe-T-Hammer for fraction of its true value.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this S&W is what we believe to be most likely New in Box condition overall showing no signs of regular consumer use or handling that we can see whatsoever! Additionally, it will ship with the factory labeled box and all contents pictured above.
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.
Model: 586
Serial: AAD9690
Date of Manufacture: 1982
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4" Full Lug
Optics/Sights: 1/8" Baughman Front Sight and Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Target Goncalo Alves Stocks with S&W Medallions
Action: Double/Single
Markings: Smith & Wesson / S.&W. 357 Magnum
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 586, is a six- or seven-shot double-action revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge; it will also chamber and fire .38 Special cartridges. The Model 586 has a carbon steel construction and is available in a blued or nickel finish; it is essentially the same firearm as the Model 686, which has stainless steel construction. It is also known as the Distinguished Combat Magnum. The Model 586 uses S&W's L (medium) revolver frame, with a K-frame-sized grip mated to a larger diameter cylinder. During the 1980s, Smith & Wesson developed its L-frame line of .357 Magnums: the Model 581, Model 586, Model 681, and Model 686. The Model 581 had a fixed notch type rear sight, whereas the 586 used a target style adjustable rear sight. These handguns had a major effect on both law enforcement and sporting markets. The 586 was introduced in 1980, while the 581 was discontinued in 1988. The K-frame guns, though popular with police departments, were felt to be too light for full-power .357 ammunition, and a heavier and more durable gun was desired, in the same frame size. (This would avoid the complaints attaching to the larger, heavier N-frame Model 29 and Model 58. Designed with input from official S&W historian Roy Jinks, the L-frame was the result, and it quickly gained praise from policemen and hunters. The 586 was discontinued in 1999. After a 13-year absence, it was reintroduced in 2012 with the aforementioned safety modifications, plus an improved yoke, as the 586-8 variant. These are produced with 4- and 6-inch barrel lengths, as part of Smith & Wesson's Classic line of revolvers. Controversy rose when Smith & Wesson cooperated with the Clinton administration to modify their line of revolvers with an internal locking mechanism and other changes. That agreement resulted in a near complete ban by firearms enthusiast which led to a dramatic drop in stock price and nearly bankrupted the company. Smith and Wesson was sold to Safe-T-Hammer for fraction of its true value.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this S&W is what we believe to be most likely New in Box condition overall showing no signs of regular consumer use or handling that we can see whatsoever! Additionally, it will ship with the factory labeled box and all contents pictured above.
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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