Smith & Wesson S&W500 X-Frame 500 S&W Magnum, Stainless DA/SA Revolver with 8.38 in Heavy Barrel, Integral Two-Port Brake, 5-Shot, Adjustable Sights
This Smith & Wesson Model S&W500 is the X-Frame revolver configured with the 8.38 in heavy barrel, full underlug, and an integral two-port muzzle brake. Built in stainless steel with a satin/brushed finish and adjustable sights, it is a 5-shot powerhouse chambered in 500 S&W Magnum and is also compatible with 500 S&W Special. It comes in excellent condition with a bright, clean bore and includes the factory case, manual, internal lock keys, and a replacement front sight.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: No scorching is present on the cylinder or barrel.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson factory hard case (blue plastic)
- Smith & Wesson Safety & Instruction Manual (Revolvers)
- Replacement front sight
- S&W internal lock keys
Built on Smith & Wesson's X-Frame, this S&W500 pairs a robust stainless steel frame and cylinder with an 8.38 in heavy-profile barrel and full underlug. The barrel features an integral two-port muzzle brake and an ejector-rod shroud, delivering the classic long-barrel S&W500 configuration identified by SKU 163500.
The 5-shot fluted cylinder is chambered for 500 S&W Magnum and is also compatible with 500 S&W Special ammunition. The action is double-action/single-action with a smooth trigger, and the revolver incorporates S&W's internal lock with the key slot present.
Sights include an adjustable rear and a pinned ramped black front blade. The one-piece black textured rubber grip with finger grooves provides a secure hold, complementing the revolver's full-size layout for controlled handling.
The satin/brushed stainless finish is applied across the frame, cylinder, and receiver components, with factory markings including the S&W crest and "Made in U.S.A." This example corresponds to manufacturer part number 163500 and ships with the factory case, manual, keys, and an extra front sight blade.