Rare S&W 581: Pre-Dash, Pre-M

[Ginocide]

This rare beauty was built just before semi-autos came to dethrone the revolver as the police duty pistol of choice throughout the US. This particular model is in it's completely original finish and format save for the Pachmayr grip it's wearing. Those of you familiar with Smith and Wessons know that their pre-dash models can be difficult to find and will only become more difficult over time. Those of you very familiar with the history of S&Ws also know that this model and a few others had an M modification they made early on in their design and that a pre-m is virtually impossible to find.




It's pretty easy to find a pre-dash in 85% condition that goes for near $500. This item is probably about a 95% and is not only a pre-dash but a pre-m and still has a bright shining bore with sharp rifling. For the right deal I will throw in several speed loaders as well as some .38 special ammo, and maybe some other stuff I could rustle up. I'm trading this since I feel like it's more valuable to a collector where as I am simply an enthusiast.

I'm looking to trade this, face-to-face in Oregon, for guns or gun stuff. For those interested in straight purchases price is now $700. Please feel free to contact me with offers.

I'm a newbie and this is only my second post so please exercise patience if I have trouble with my lack of familiarity with this site. I do my best to be reasonable and cordial and request you do the same.

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[Robinett_11B]

Being "Pre-M" doesn't make this gun any more desirable. All that stamp signifies is that the gun was sent back to S&W to fix a potential misfire/hangup issue. It's also not rare.

 

[Ginocide]

I request that all persons interested in this item read the forum rules (namely section 14.1) and abide by them as I have striven to do.

I also invite anyone to do their own research and contact me with any questions. It's no "Registered Magnum," but I assure you that you won't find many of these.

Interested in trades of any kind and straight purchases.

 

[PuddleMonkey]

I request that all persons interested in this item read the forum rules (namely section 14.1) and abide by them as I have striven to do.

if you have read the rules then you'd know in order to have the WTS tag you need to put a price on it.



don't worry, we were all new once.

 

[madcratebuilder]

Production of the L frame 581 started in 1980, it ended in 1988.

It's a 586 with fixed sights.

 

[unklekippy]

Production ended in '92. Production of the nickel model ended in '88. Still, nice gun. What cash value do you put on it? Kip.

 

[Dazed]

:huh:

This rare beauty was built just before semi-autos came to dethrone the revolver as the police duty pistol of choice throughout the US. This particular model is in it's completely original finish and format save for the Pachmayr grip it's wearing. Those of you familiar with Smith and Wessons know that their pre-dash models can be difficult to find and will only become more difficult over time. Those of you very familiar with the history of S&Ws also know that this model and a few others had an M modification they made early on in their design and that a pre-m is virtually impossible to find.
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It's pretty easy to find a pre-dash in 85% condition that goes for near $500. This item is probably about a 95% and is not only a pre-dash but a pre-m and still has a bright shining bore with sharp rifling. For the right deal I will throw in several speed loaders as well as some .38 special ammo, and maybe some other stuff I could rustle up. I'm trading this since I feel like it's more valuable to a collector where as I am simply an enthusiast.

I'm looking to trade this, face-to-face in Oregon, for high quality semi-auto pistols (recently took a shining to HKs) and large caliber semi-auto rifles (like a PTR-91) but send me any offers you'd like as the worst I can do is say no.

I'm a newbie and this is only my second post so please exercise patience if I have trouble with my lack of familiarity with this site.

 

[Dazed]

What are you asking for it cash wise? And where located?

 

[madcratebuilder]

Production ended in '92. Production of the nickel model ended in '88. Still, nice gun. What cash value do you put on it? Kip.

What's your source for the 1992 date? The Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson lists discontinued in 1988.

 

[Spiritof77]

Another person here, interested in cash pricing.

 

[Ginocide]

My dream price is 750 but it is really or best offer. This will include some ammunition, speed loaders, and one competition speed loader.

 

[Ginocide]

Item is still available, now $700 in cash pricing. Still primarily interested in trading for guns, accessories, ammo, etc.

 

[motoman98]

ss

 

[Ginocide]

All PMs responded to but no deals yet, generated some interest at the gun show but had to leave early. Looking for trades of a

Good luck finding one of these anywhere else!

 

[USAF Medic]

Bri, abd we'll work a trade.ng it over to Lincoln City

 

[Ginocide]

Weekend bump. Few more inquiries but nothing is decided yet!

 

[Ginocide]

Last price drop for thanksgiving. Now $650, buyers dropped out. Don't think I'll be going any lower.