Posted: 5/27/2011 12:20:43 AM EDT
| Looking at a model 586 stainless, but looking online it shows the 586 in blue steel only? It's in a 8 3/8 barrel. Any thoughts on worth, is this a good model ? |
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Its probably nickel. The 586 is a good gun. The 586 is carbon steel (either nickel or blued), the 686 is stainless. That's what I can't figure out, it is stamped 586 with no dash. It looks stainless, would there be any markings to indicate it is nickel ? Will post a pic soon, and thanks for the input, not too familiar with revolvers. |
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I'm not sure about S&W, but you might look for an "N" stamped on the cylinder rear, or on the frame under the grips.
If it's a bright mirror-like finish it's probably factory bright nickel. If it's a satin finish, it's probably an after-market electroless nickel or hard chrome finish a previous owner had done. Compare it to something you know is made of stainless steel. A kitchen knife will do. Bright nickel looks like a mirror, and has the noticeable "yellow" tint of nickel. Electroless nickel has a satin finish and has the noticeable yellow tint. Hard chrome has a "blue" tint. Stainless steel has a "white" tint. |
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I'm not sure about S&W, but you might look for an "N" stamped on the cylinder rear, or on the frame under the grips. If it's a bright mirror-like finish it's probably factory bright nickel. If it's a satin finish, it's probably an after-market electroless nickel or hard chrome finish a previous owner had done. Compare it to something you know is made of stainless steel. A kitchen knife will do. Bright nickel looks like a mirror, and has the noticeable "yellow" tint of nickel. Electroless nickel has a satin finish and has the noticeable yellow tint. Hard chrome has a "blue" tint. Stainless steel has a "white" tint. Ok, looking at it now. It has a "N" stamped on the rear of the cylinder. Also it has a nice mirror like finish, so I'm guessing its nickel finish. Gun is in great condition, I don't know how to properly rate it, but any idea what it might be worth? And thanks for the input. |
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Quoted: Quoted: I'm not sure about S&W, but you might look for an "N" stamped on the cylinder rear, or on the frame under the grips. If it's a bright mirror-like finish it's probably factory bright nickel. If it's a satin finish, it's probably an after-market electroless nickel or hard chrome finish a previous owner had done. Compare it to something you know is made of stainless steel. A kitchen knife will do. Bright nickel looks like a mirror, and has the noticeable "yellow" tint of nickel. Electroless nickel has a satin finish and has the noticeable yellow tint. Hard chrome has a "blue" tint. Stainless steel has a "white" tint. Ok, looking at it now. It has a "N" stamped on the rear of the cylinder. Also it has a nice mirror like finish, so I'm guessing its nickel finish. Gun is in great condition, I don't know how to properly rate it, but any idea what it might be worth? And thanks for the input. It's a factory nickel gun. The N will also be stamped on the side of the grip frame, near the bottom. You'll have to remove the stocks to see it. ETA: The first run of 586's(and possibly 686's) are subject to a factory recall for an oversize hole in the firing pin bushing. Some guns had trouble and others didn't. IF the gun has been back to the factory, it will have an "M" stamped near the model number. It's worth more without the "M" stamp. |