Smith and Wesson 586 serial number look up

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Can’t seem to find a reliable source on how to look up a serial number for a 586.

Today for the last time I bought a used handgun. It’s a 6” S&W 586. Large logo on right side. Serial AAA19xx

Anyone know aprox when it was made?

I believe it’s an earlier production gun.


Not like value on it matters anymore, just curious to know more about it.
Thanks.
 
Do you know what series it is. 586-1 etc. Here is a quick reference if you know that.


  • 586 (no dash), 1980 Introduction model
  • 586-1, 1986 radius stud package, floating hand
  • 586-M, 1987 Product warning by S&W: M over stamped to signify a modification by factory or warranty station for 586 and 586-1
  • 586-2, 1987 changed hammer nose, bushing and associated parts
  • 586-3, 1988 new yoke retention system
  • 586-4, 1993 change rear sight leaf, drill and tap frame, change extractor, Hogue grips
  • 586-5, 1997 delete 8 3/8" barrel/change to MIM thumbpiece/Ship with Master trigger locks
  • 586-6, 1997 change frame design to eliminate cylinder stop stud, eliminate serrated tangs, MIM hammer and trigger, change to internal lock.
  • 586-7, 2004 Performance Center .38 Super, 6-Shot unfluted cylinder, 4" barrel, Stainless Steel, 250 Made, seven shot with internal lock
  • 586-8, 2012 Reintroduction as a Classic Series with internal lock 6-shot 4" and 6" RR, WO TS SB[SUP][4][/SUP]
 
Gillen1 said:
It’s a no dash. Just MOD.586 and serial number.
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The prefix of ABT and ABV were used in 1983. I can only assume that your AAA would have been 1980-81. I have a copy of the SCSW (Standard Catalogue of Smith and Wesson) 4th edition on my computer. I just have to locate it. That would be my best guess right now.
 
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