Smith & Wesson Model 58 .41 Rem. Mag. 4-inch Blued N-Frame Revolver, Factory-Lettered (1976)
This Smith & Wesson Model 58 is a fixed-sight N-frame revolver chambered in .41 Rem. Mag., factory-documented as shipping on April 8, 1976 in 4-inch blue configuration with walnut grips. It features a heavy, pinned barrel with a short ejector-rod shroud, a high-polish blued finish, and checkered walnut S&W target stocks. The action is smooth with tight lockup and the bore is clean and shiny, adding to its appeal as a collectible, well-configured duty-style revolver.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver shows scattered scratches and blemishes with areas of holster wear. There are small deposits of pitting present. The cylinder displays typical wear patterns. The bore is clean and shiny. Minor carbon buildup is visible on the cylinder face and around the forcing cone, consistent with regular use.
The action cycles smoothly and the lockup is tight.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory historian letter for Model 58 (.41 Magnum)
The Model 58 is built on Smith & Wesson's N-frame in a fixed-sight duty configuration purpose-built for the .41 Rem. Mag. cartridge. This example retains the correct six-shot fluted cylinder, square-butt grip frame, and a four-inch heavy barrel with a short shroud and pinned construction. The yoke cut is marked "MOD.
58," confirming the model designation.
Materials and finish align with 1970s factory standards: carbon-steel frame, barrel, and cylinder with a high-polish blued finish. The revolver wears S&W N-frame checkered target stocks with S&W medallions, a narrow, smooth-faced service trigger, and a checkered hammer spur.
Sighting equipment is the classic duty setup with a serrated Baughman-style ramp front sight and a fixed square-notch rear integral to the topstrap. This fixed-sight arrangement is correct for the Model 58 and complements the revolver's heavy-barrel profile.
Provenance is supported by an included Smith & Wesson factory historian letter stating shipment on April 8, 1976 in 4-inch blue configuration with walnut grips. The revolver falls within the N-prefix serial range associated with mid-1970s production and was made in the United States.
Operationally, this DA/SA revolver presents a smooth action and tight lockup, with a clean, shiny bore and well-defined rifling. These functional details align with the revolver's overall good condition and speak to careful maintenance.