Smith & Wesson Model 586 .357 Magnum, 6-inch, No-Dash, Adjustable-Sight Revolver (1981)
This early no-dash Smith & Wesson Model 586 is a 1981-production .357 Magnum with a 6-inch heavy barrel and classic adjustable sights. It features carbon-steel construction, a 6-shot fluted cylinder, and a hammer-mounted firing pin. Notable details include a pinned red-insert ramp front sight, micrometer-adjustable rear sight, AAA-prefix serial observed, no "M" recall stamp observed in the yoke cut, and no internal lock keyhole on the frame. Aftermarket Pachmayr wrap-around grips with gold medallions are installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The frame and barrel exhibit complete finish loss, and surface pitting is present throughout.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 586 revolver, 6-inch barrel
- Installed Pachmayr rubber wrap-around grips with gold medallions
The Model 586 is a double-action/single-action .357 Magnum built on a carbon-steel frame with a hammer-mounted firing pin and exposed hammer. This example has a 6-shot fluted cylinder and a 6-inch heavy barrel with a full-length underlug and serrated rib, giving it a classic, well-balanced configuration.
Sighting equipment includes a pinned red-insert ramp front sight and a micrometer-adjustable rear sight with windage and elevation screws. This setup provides a precise, fully adjustable iron-sight picture suited to the 6-inch barrel length.
The revolver is marked "MOD 586" with no dash, aligning with its 1981 manufacture date. The AAA-prefix serial is observed. The yoke cut does not display the "M" recall stamp, and the frame has no internal lock keyhole, consistent with its era of production in the United States.
Aftermarket Pachmayr rubber wrap-around grips with gold medallions are installed, providing a secure, hand-filling hold on this full-size revolver.