Smith & Wesson Model 500 X-Frame .500 S&W Magnum Revolver, 8.38" Heavy Barrel, Stainless, 5-Shot
This Smith & Wesson Model 500 is an X-Frame revolver chambered in .500 S&W Magnum with an 8.38" heavy barrel and a 5-shot cylinder. It features a stainless finish throughout, a ported muzzle with a muzzle compensator, and open sights with a square-notch rear. The revolver is marked "MOD 500" in the crane/yoke cut and has an external hammer for DA/SA operation.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are some minor scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 500 X-Frame revolver
Built on Smith & Wesson’s X-Frame and chambered in .500 S&W Magnum, this Model 500 is configured with an 8.38" heavy barrel and a full-length underlug/ejector-rod shroud. The stainless finish continues across the frame and cylinder for a consistent, matching appearance.
This revolver uses a DA/SA action with an external hammer and a smooth-faced trigger. The grip is a black synthetic/rubber-style design with finger grooves and a visible S&W medallion/logo, providing a secure interface with the large-frame setup.
The barrel features a ported muzzle and a muzzle compensator. Sight equipment is a straightforward open-sight setup, using a front sight blade mounted on the barrel rib and a square-notch rear sight assembly on the topstrap.
Markings are present in the crane/yoke cut, including the model marking "MOD 500" and the serial number prefix "CHR." This example is identified as a Model 500 X-Frame configuration and is noted in the provided information as part of the Model 500 and .500 S&W Magnum introduction around 2003.