^Lot 616 Smith & Wesson 520 .357 Mag #N558927

'The N Frame .357 Military & Police', introduced in 1980. Originally ordered for the New York State Police but never delivered. 3000 manufactured in 1980 making this a rare revolver. Features blued finish, 3 screw square butt N service frame, 6 shot fluted cylinder with recessed chambers, non-reflective topstrap, 4" pinned barrel with fixed serrated ramp front and square notch rear sights (This is the only S&W .357 magnum revolver manufactured on an N frame without target sights), serrated trigger, smooth backstrap, shrouded ejector rod, case colored hammer & trigger, checkered walnut Magna grips with S&W medallions. Bore and cylinders are excellent. Action is crisp/tight. Blued finish is about 94% with some minor scratches, holster wear and a drag line on the cylinder. The case color on the trigger is a little faded. Grips are overall very good with handling wear and a couple of minor chips. Action is crisp with tight lock-up.
Condition is NRA Very Good. Modern firearm.