Smith&Wesson Model 520 .357 Magnum

Hard Ball · November 17, 2000, 12:28 PM

Some references say that the S&W Model 520 was made for the New York State Police. Shouyd there be any NYSP markings? How many were manufactured?

Gunslinger · November 17, 2000, 04:57 PM

Hardball, most of my references are packed now in preperation of my move into the new hosue in a few but I think they are marked and know that there were very few made. The 520 was an oddity for Smith N frames and very desireable.
Might you be thinking of one that just came up for sale in a recent edition of a national publication.

I just saw one but do not have t he cash for it right now.

Hard Ball · November 17, 2000, 05:17 PM

No, Gunslinger. There is one available in a local gunshop. It is about 99% and in the original blue and silver box. I don't need it, but I love Smith & Wesson N frames so it may be an early Christmas present. Thanks for the information. Hope you have an esy move,

Hard Ball

**Mike Irwin** · November 17, 2000, 09:21 PM

Hard Ball,

The 520 was originally ordered by the New York State Police around 1980. The order was never completed, and non were ever delivered, so I don't think there are any that are NYSP marked, which would indicate that the NYSP had taken possession of the gun.

This was the only S&W N-frame .357 ever made without adjustable sights.

According to Jinks & Nahaus, there were approximately 3,000 made, so it is not particularly collectible -- more so because the box is there, and the condition.

If all the original paperwork and any tools are there, it would probably be priced right around $500 or a bit more in Virginia.

How much is the dealer asking?

Hard Ball · November 18, 2000, 02:01 PM

He is asking $400, but I may be able to talk him down a little.

Well. it turned out when I went back that the dealer had two of them in idetical condition. Their serial numbers werevery close together but not consecutive. He finally agreed to sell them both for $ 700. Since I love S&W Nframes I bought them both. I guess I may have to change my user name to 'Two Gun Hard Ball."

I looked up the Model 520 kn Jim Supica's Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson at the local library. Supica says "DEveloped for the New York Stae Police but never delivered. 3,000 manufactured in 1980. Estimayed value New in box in 1996 $400. Supica's book is excellent so I have ordered a copy.

[Edited by Hard Ball on 11-18-2000 at 09:50 PM]

November 17, 2000, 12:28 PM	#1
Hard Ball Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 1999 Location: California Posts: 3,925	Some references say that the S&W Model 520 was made for the New York State Police. Shouyd there be any NYSP markings? How many were manufactured?

November 17, 2000, 04:57 PM	#2
Gunslinger Junior member Join Date: January 5, 1999 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 2,105	Hardball, most of my references are packed now in preperation of my move into the new hosue in a few but I think they are marked and know that there were very few made. The 520 was an oddity for Smith N frames and very desireable. Might you be thinking of one that just came up for sale in a recent edition of a national publication. I just saw one but do not have t he cash for it right now.

November 17, 2000, 05:17 PM	#3
Hard Ball Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 1999 Location: California Posts: 3,925	No, Gunslinger. There is one available in a local gunshop. It is about 99% and in the original blue and silver box. I don't need it, but I love Smith & Wesson N frames so it may be an early Christmas present. Thanks for the information. Hope you have an esy move, Hard Ball

November 17, 2000, 09:21 PM	#4
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	Hard Ball, The 520 was originally ordered by the New York State Police around 1980. The order was never completed, and non were ever delivered, so I don't think there are any that are NYSP marked, which would indicate that the NYSP had taken possession of the gun. This was the only S&W N-frame .357 ever made without adjustable sights. According to Jinks & Nahaus, there were approximately 3,000 made, so it is not particularly collectible -- more so because the box is there, and the condition. If all the original paperwork and any tools are there, it would probably be priced right around $500 or a bit more in Virginia. How much is the dealer asking?

November 18, 2000, 02:01 PM	#5
Hard Ball Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 1999 Location: California Posts: 3,925	He is asking $400, but I may be able to talk him down a little. Well. it turned out when I went back that the dealer had two of them in idetical condition. Their serial numbers werevery close together but not consecutive. He finally agreed to sell them both for $ 700. Since I love S&W Nframes I bought them both. I guess I may have to change my user name to 'Two Gun Hard Ball." I looked up the Model 520 kn Jim Supica's Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson at the local library. Supica says "DEveloped for the New York Stae Police but never delivered. 3,000 manufactured in 1980. Estimayed value New in box in 1996 $400. Supica's book is excellent so I have ordered a copy. [Edited by Hard Ball on 11-18-2000 at 09:50 PM]