S&W 581

DKA1 · 05-01-2008, 05:15 PM

Trying to buy S&W Model 581, not familiar with this Model, is in very good shape, does need cleaning. 357 mag with 4" Barrel SS. What should I offer him, he wants $400 think that I can get him to $350, is it worth it?

GlockMeister · 05-01-2008, 05:25 PM

I don't know what used ones go for. Is $350 worth it to you? If so, and he takes $350, I suppose it's worth it then.
You could check a few of the online auction sites and see if any have sold, for how much, or if any are for sale, what they're asking for them?

samuel · 05-01-2008, 05:32 PM

29th edition Bluebook of gun values:100%-$600.,95%-$450.,90%-$375.,80%-$300.,70%-$$250..Add 20% for nickle.It doesnt mention stainless.Last MSR was $325.Mfg 1980-88. sam.

DKA1 · 05-01-2008, 06:25 PM

The guy said stainless, but I believe it's nickel.

After reading further, found that the 581 is made of Carbon Steel and the 681 an L Frame also is SS. There was a recall on all of the L Frame S&W guns and S&W would fix @ no charge, nothing dangerous, unless you tried to fire it and it would not shoot. How can tell if it has been fixed?

mwatson · 05-06-2008, 02:34 PM

The model number gives it a way. 581 is nickel, all s&w that are stainless start with a 6. Like the comparable model would be 686.
Mike

rfc357 · 05-07-2008, 04:33 PM

581 is carbon steel. Can be blue or nickel.

05-01-2008, 05:15 PM	#1
DKA1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lumberton, NC Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (0)	S&W 581 Trying to buy S&W Model 581, not familiar with this Model, is in very good shape, does need cleaning. 357 mag with 4" Barrel SS. What should I offer him, he wants $400 think that I can get him to $350, is it worth it? __________________ Keep on doing what you are doing and you will keep on getting what you are getting.

05-01-2008, 05:25 PM	#2
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,937 Trader Rating: (0)	I don't know what used ones go for. Is $350 worth it to you? If so, and he takes $350, I suppose it's worth it then. You could check a few of the online auction sites and see if any have sold, for how much, or if any are for sale, what they're asking for them? __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

05-01-2008, 05:32 PM	#3
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,050 Trader Rating: (0)	29th edition Bluebook of gun values:100%-$600.,95%-$450.,90%-$375.,80%-$300.,70%-$$250..Add 20% for nickle.It doesnt mention stainless.Last MSR was $325.Mfg 1980-88. sam. Last edited by samuel; 05-01-2008 at 05:40 PM.

05-01-2008, 06:25 PM	#4
DKA1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lumberton, NC Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (0)	The guy said stainless, but I believe it's nickel. After reading further, found that the 581 is made of Carbon Steel and the 681 an L Frame also is SS. There was a recall on all of the L Frame S&W guns and S&W would fix @ no charge, nothing dangerous, unless you tried to fire it and it would not shoot. How can tell if it has been fixed? __________________ Keep on doing what you are doing and you will keep on getting what you are getting. Last edited by DKA1; 05-01-2008 at 07:01 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

05-06-2008, 02:34 PM	#5
mwatson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 236 Trader Rating: (0)	The model number gives it a way. 581 is nickel, all s&w that are stainless start with a 6. Like the comparable model would be 686. Mike __________________ ..............................HOWDY

05-07-2008, 04:33 PM	#6
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741 Trader Rating: (0)	581 is carbon steel. Can be blue or nickel. __________________ Certified rifle and pistol instructor