Smith and wesson 586 history book

It was 1857, and business partners, horace smith and daniel wesson, were about to release a handgun that would revolutionize the gun industry. The precise shipping date as lettered can be several years off depending on model. It might be possible that the 586 was never made with an internal lock. Smith stopped making the 586 sometime in the 90s, so im not sure if it was before or after the introduction of the lock. Horace smith and daniel baird wesson formed a partnership in 1852 to manufacture a firearm that could fire a fully selfcontained cartridge. Your gun may actually be a year off from what is listed. The carbon steel framed 586 soaked up that recoil and i felt none of it. There is some dispute regarding the dates on some serial numbers. While 1934 was the first year of official handgun issue for the fbi, the older bureau of investigation issued a number of guns, including the. I was tempted to hit the auction sites but i enjoyed the hunt. The model 586 has a carbon steel construction and is available in a blued or nickel finish. This fascinating book provides a detailed history of one of the most famous, and controversial, firearms manufacturers, and its products. This list is merely a general guide and not meant to be exact. Horace smith and daniel wesson created a company that has lead the industry in innovations among handguns and cartridges since 1852.

Thats also around the time that smith started introducing mim internal parts. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Model 544 texas wagon train 150th anniversary comm. I picked up a 5868 in one of my local lgs, it just felt good. I spend a lot of time on the road and just couldnt find one that called out to me. These revolvers were built to order, and were available in any. The 586 was introduced in 1980 and the 581 was discontinued in 1988. Aside from the obvious differences between my generation 3 glock g35 and the. Standard catalog of smith and wesson by jim supica and richard nahas. Kicking it old school with the smith and wesson 586. The revolver was designed with a stainless steel body and chambered for the. Each is based on a model known for legendary performance then enhanced with modern. Jacket with wear and short creases at corners and spineends, but no chips or tears. I wanted a blued gun for my collection and looked for months.

The magnum case is slightly longer to prevent such rounds from being chambered and fired in handguns chambered. Or if you have a specific gun go to and someone can look it up. Rear panel of jacket also has more prominent dampstaining. Theres a wealth of information for the curious, the enthusiast and the collector. White was to receive royalties of 25 cents per gun produced until the expiration of his patent in 1872. The companys first offering was a leveraction repeating pistol. What is the value of a smith and wesson model 586 answers. Saw when the other day while in my favorite gun shop in new york and while talking to my good friend the gunsmith and realized right away that i should have one for my library. Offered with 4 and 6inch barrels, the latest 586 has new lockwork but the squarebutt grip frame and the same overall external lines of the original. Smith and wesson entered into an exclusive license to use whites patent in the manufacture of their revolver. Before forming their partnership, smith learned about firearms while working at the national armory in springfield, ma. Since 1852 weve been an industry leading manufacturer of pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shooting accessories.

It covers the earliest models all the way through the most modern models prior to publication. According to jim supica and richard nahas in their book standard catalog of smith and. It is my one if i could have only one, my hell or highwater sixgun, my gun to ride the river with. We continue to bring innovative firearms to market that meet the needs of every shooter and deliver on exceptional quality with a brand youve learned to trust. Concealed carry permit classes are also very likely to be instructed by retired law enforcement officers, and this is. Their headquarters are in springfield, massachusetts. Altamonts checkered, wellfitted, walnut grip panels are a nicely.