Smith & Wesson Model 58

[dfletcher]

I'm traveling out of state and always have my C & R FFL with me. The S & W Model 58 was introduced in 1964, does anyone have serial number info on the 58 whereby year of manufacture can be determined?

[c good]

Serial number would have to start with an "S" and it would be considered a "Pre Model 58" IIRC . The following series of serial numbers are approximate. 1963-1964, S232000-S235999 per SCSW, 2nd edition. HTH...c good

[elSquid]

Just as a FWIW...

...there's a kindle version of the catalog...

https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Catalog-Smith-Wesson-Supica-ebook/dp/B007KSMOCC/

...so anyone with a smartphone could download it and have it always available!

Gotta love tech!

-- Michael

[boltmopar]

I have a 58 4 inch and that is an awesome pistol except when shooting some hotter loads. Hopefully it falls in between serial numbers so you can get it.

[dfletcher]

Thanks for the info and help. I saw my 1st Model 58 about 45 years ago in a local "sporting goods" store back in MA. Used, was going for about $100.00 which, a friend assured, was way too much $$$. Probably was at the time. But every time I see one and think "damn that's too much" a few years later I see the price has gone up - and I still got no 58. So the next time, I'm buying. Using the C & R, but if not, with an agreeable seller & FFL I'll try doing the "Single Action" exemption. Have tools, will buy ....

[CEDaytonaRydr]

Having shot both, I can tell you that the "fit and finish" is much better on the 57. If it were me, I'd hold out for a good deal on a model 57 instead. Or, if you want to take it to the 21st century, you can get a 357PD. That's what I have now...

[I Swan]

Serial number would have to start with an "S" and it would be considered a "Pre Model 58" IIRC . The following series of serial numbers are approximate. 1963-1964, S232000-S235999 per SCSW, 2nd edition. HTH...c good

There is no such thing as a pre model 58 the 41 magnum did not exist until 1964. And model numbers startd around 1957-58. So very few will be 50year C&R exempt and will be hard to prove and convince someone otherwise unless you have among the first few made.

[GOEX FFF]

Thanks for the info and help. I saw my 1st Model 58 about 45 years ago in a local "sporting goods" store back in MA. Used, was going for about $100.00 which, a friend assured, was way too much $$$. Probably was at the time. But every time I see one and think "damn that's too much" a few years later I see the price has gone up - and I still got no 58. So the next time, I'm buying. Using the C & R, but if not, with an agreeable seller & FFL I'll try doing the "Single Action" exemption. Have tools, will buy ....

FYI, you only have 7 days to do it, when then SEE goes away.

[I Swan]

The exemption loophole for revolvers being converted to single action only is not going away.

[GOEX FFF]

The exemption loophole for revolvers being converted to single action only is not going away.

Ah ok, I stand corrected.