The Classic Model 57 was introduced by S&W at the 2009 SHOT Show. He is a master firearms instructor through NMDPS and continues to instruct in retirement. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Even today, in 2022, Detroit does not issue hollow points. This pistol is in great condition. bullet. It was accurate with everything fired, but most factory .41 ammo was geared towards the hunting market and gave significant recoil and blast from the little gun. Unfluted cyl, full length shroud, 7 1/2 incher. 41 MAGNUM $1169. No purchase necessary. My ability to remember obscure gun trivia far outweighs my ability to remember names and what I did five minutes ago. Performance Center Edition. Im not a big bore guy myself (Im content with .357 for most things), but the appeal of the Mountain Guns is obvious even to me. The .44 Mountain Gun would have filled that niche wonderfully well, and the slightly lesser weight likely would have saved some effort walking around all day. It gave a distinct look, not seen on a S&W revolver in a long time. They are beautiful and I am satisfied with the fit. All were square butt frames with .265 serrated triggers and .400 hammers. IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR SMITH & WESSON . Amen to that. Thanks, Rob. Hey Brett, that is a sweet spot. How cool would that be? Smith & Wesson, Model 57, No Dash, 41 Mag Revolver, SMITH & WESSON MODEL 57-1 41 MAG REV TTT BOX & PAPERS, SMITH & WESSON MODEL 657 3" BARREL 41 MAGNUM REVOLVER, Freedom Arms Model 97 Premier .44 Special Packer style 3 1/2' custom barrel round butt, Very Lightly Handled Ruger Blackhawk Three Screw .41mag, 6.5" Barrel, New Old Stock Ruger Blackhawk Three Screw .41magnum, 6.5" Barrel. I asked them for a .41 Mag., case length to be the same as the .44 Mag., bullet diameter to be .410 so that no old .38-40s or .41 Long Colts could ever be revamped to handle the larger bullet as they go around .403. Model 29 with smaller holes in the barrel and cylinder. Nice article! I bet that 629 was a source of comfort up there! 22 MAGNUM $839. The reason? Yes Sir, those are Herrett Jordan Troopers on my 629. The Mossberg 500 Pump Action Shotgun is one of the most popular home defense shotguns on the market. I downsized the calibers I load for and walked away from the .41 Magnum when money was tight. They also did a blued Model 25-13 .45 Colt in 2004. I hear you, Spencer. But that valuation may be low especially if it has papers and tools along with the case. To make an offer please complete the form below: Minimum price for the offer must be greater than or equal to $0. It's similar its sister model chambered in .44 Magnum, the Smith & Wesson Model 29. And it shoots! Besides the Dirty Harry mystique, the .44 Mag.s great advantage was that it had beaten the .41 Mag. .41 Magnum with a 4"" barrel. Deployed military should use stateside address. Wow. (Of course, all with the option of not having that accursed lock.). Seyfried wore out a couple of Model 29s mastering the .44 Magnum cartridge when he was younger, and carried a 4 Model 29 daily on his ranch. Shortly after the .41 Mag. All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. At first I thought the Classics line was part of the companys Performance Center. Tight 1 groups are the norm at 100 yards and I have had many 3-shot groups come in just over 1/2 using the Hornady 210-gr. Doug Hellstrom and Bill Gunn of Smith & Wesson agreed to bring out the gun .. I confess to being a member of the .41 Magnum Cult, Guild, Band of Zealots, etc. It seemed the ideal choice for coppers issued a Smith nickel Model 10 with a 5 inch that allowed larger caliber Smith or Colt Revolvers but not hollow points. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. I second your hat tip. But this isI admitirrelevant whining from a cowardly .38 Special K-Frame kind of guy. Ive been able to acquire the 357, 41 mag, 44 mag, 45LC, 45acp mountain guns and each of them are very fun revolvers. 357 MAGNUM Theyre finely crafted and between the finger groves and sharp checkering, give me all the purchase I need. Seller: Sportsmans Legacy. Tommy Campbell and Ross Seyfried discussed their thoughts on the perfect revolver. He had worked for many years at S&W; First as a model maker and then as a test technician. I have used my standard 220-gr. The most accurate sixgun John has ever encountered is this He has had several articles published in American Cop Magazine, SWAT Magazine, and the NRA Law Enforcement Quarterly. Welcome to the forum from another 41 Mag nut. We have all been there on that regret/remorse when we have to let good ones go. It's my go to woods gun, and I don't imagine anything replacing it either. Very good condition metal, light wear, small scratches. Velocities were anemic and accuracy was only mediocre with 200-250 gr. The narrow .400 hammer of old and the 624s smooth trigger were chosen for the lockwork. (II) Limit one entry per household. .41 Magnum, 4 Inch Barrel, Stainless Steel Description: Like new pre-lock S&W Model 657-4 "Mountain Gun", chambered in .41 Magnum. WFNs around 980 fps work just fine for woods loads. While the difference may be noticeable if youre talking about the old .41 Police Load or Winchesters current 175-grain Silvertip, at a full-house power level many experienced handgunnersincluding Jeff Cooperclaimed to be unable to see any significant difference between the two. were quickly discovered; it recoiled slightly less and also shot much flatter at long distances. Thanks for reading it and for commenting, Sir. Seller: TIM HATFIELD. The vapor-blasted finish was replaced with the now common, matte stainless finish soon after the first run. My .44 Mountain Gun has also seen some time in a duty holster loaded with 200 gr. The new target trigger and hammer were fully 1/2 wide. WE DO NOT SHIP INTERNATIONALLY $40 Shipping. He used the Target Model of 1950s barrel and rib profile as the template for his barrel. This Dan Wesson .41 Mag. Custom Mossberg 500 at the Range and Live Turkey!. Are you listening S&W? Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. The Model 629. The MG is the best revolver S&W has released since 1955 Excellent in all calibers, the 629, has proven to me to be the most versatile. Good article, but I wish you guys would quit coming up with subjects that make me look back on what I missed. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Seyfried was thoroughly impressed with the prototype, and he appreciated its significance. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. New 29-8 S&W Mountain Gun NIB Smith Wesson 44 mag. This tapered pencil barrel kept the weight of the 6 barreled guns around 38 ounces, with the rarer shorter barrels (4, 5, and 5.5) even less. Deployed military should use stateside address. Smith & Wesson: They followed this with one chambered in .45 ACP soon after. Smith & Wesson offered two basic models in the chambering. The grips on todays Model 57 Classics are different from the originals in that they are not as beefy as the target-type grips on the original, but the gun does have the true square-butt frame like the original and unlike most other current S&W revolvers that share a common K/L/N-Frame round butt. LARGE. Learn the difference between revolvers and semi-auto pistols and what makes them different. A 629 was my constant companion , when I lived in Alaska. True? Holster wear is visible by the muzzle bilaterally and on the trigger guards edges. Gunsmith John Seifert swapped barrels, chamfered the charge holes, and had it laser engraved with a simple sideplate inscription to honor its former owner. sixguns. He started his career carrying a revolver and has always been partial to them. Thank. They took what they considered to be the best features of guns from the past and combined them with the advancements of that day. (Wellat least I have more informationIll leave it at that! was introduced in 1964, a standard heavy loading consisting of a 220-gr. Minimum price for the offer must be greater than 0% of the Product. He was consistently a high finisher (usually in the top 5) in the big matches he competed inthe IPSC Nationals and Worlds, the Bianchi Cup, and the Steel Challenge, to name a few. It made happy to think of you carrying that Mountain Revolver stoked with Black Talons all over Southern California. Thank you kindly for reading it and for shouting out, Sir. Kevin McPherson began his career as a police officer in New Mexico in 1987. Smiths proven micrometer adjustable rear, and a plain, black, Baughman serrated ramp (pinned in) were chosen for sights. The Model 29s are more modern versions of the gun that made the .44 magnums famous. Compare. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Wood grips are in excellent condition. Target variants were typically delivered with a 6.5 barrel and were equipped with Smiths micrometer click-adjustable rear sight and a Patridge front sight. If anyone is listening at the mothership, it would be pretty cool if you brought them back, and while you are at it, build some L frames in the same configuration in .357, 10mm/40, and .44 mag (5 shot, of course). ), Any chance of sharing what those bullets are in the stag stocked .44spl pic? Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. Joseph Von Benedikt shows his custom 500 and how well it shoots. It was highly embellished, but the most distinctive feature was the radius applied to the front edge of the cylinder. Skeeters .44 Special load is hard to beat for an everyday load, it has stood the test of time. All Rights Reserved. My initial experience with factory .45 Colt ammo was disappointing. The Smith & Wesson M&P FPC is compatible with M&P full-size and compact pistol double-stack magazines, and includes a carrying bag with additional storage and Velcro straps. While the Smith & Wesson .41 Mag. Campbell built the first Mountain Gun essentially by hand in the model shop (located in the original Springfield Armory testing facility and range). Smith & Wesson again honored Skeltons request, and released the stainless Model 624 in 1985. So if you side me, well get them all together and get the job done right now. The cost was very reasonable, and they turned out great. No purchase necessary. Hey Scott, Im pleased to help with that, its a noble cause regarding 657 Mountain Guns! If we had known what was coming. Federal has created a safer, easier and more reliable way to shoot a muzzleloader. Ive got a few other projects to put to bed first, but will reach out, when its time! Has a 6" barrel all original with hard case and paperwork. Ill bet that 210 XTP did the job nicely on that doe. Headquartered in Springfield,. A really fine article, and much appreciated. MAKE - SMITH & WESSON MODEL - 657 FINISH - STAINLESS STEEL BARREL - 3" CALIBER - 41 MAGNUM CAPACITY - 6 GRIPS - WOOD CONDITION - EXCELLENT STORE HOURS 10AM - 6 PM MON - SAT. 22 LR $839. Few people have the experience with a .44 Magnum that Seyfried does. Thank you, Rob. MODEL 57 - S&W CLASSICS 6" .41 MAGNUM. He served for 23 years, the last 19 with the New Mexico State Police. That blued .41 appears to have been the unannounced finale- the Mountain Guns quietly disappeared. But again, even a 6.0-inch N-Frame is not the item for promiscuous blasting with darn near any magnum beginning with the number 4. Or at least it isnt for me. In 1935, Keith, along with Phillip Sharpe and D.B. Upon discovering this, I ordered one directly from the factory. Tom Campbells masterpiece was validated- it was a smashing success. The S&W 57 basically felt like another classic. Appears unfired. He served as a member of the NMSP Tactical Team (SWAT) for 10 years, eventually becoming the counter sniper team leader. off the Model 29 .44 Mag. That S&W hasnt brought these back continues to amaze me. Rifling is strong and bright. It found favor in San Antonio, San Francisco, Detroit. That load was powerful enough for almost any need and was controllable in the handy 1950. It also ushered in a shift in the way N-frames were built. I decided a few years ago I needed to thin down and I managed to clean out all of the 24 family, and other great .44 Specials. My .41 Magnum Mountain Guns are the only ones I have that have the normal caliber and Mountain Gun engravings on the barrel. A forum community dedicated to Smith & Wesson firearm owners and enthusiasts. Of course, for day-in, day-out recreational shooting, handloaders can always brew up civilized facsimiles of the original Police Load (or even something kinder and gentler). Smith & Wesson Model 629-1 .44 Magnum. Doug Hellstrom also insisted on the .410 diameter to preclude the possibility of a cartridge ever being used in the old .41 guns which would not take its pressures. I will follow your lead on hardware choices if I ever make it to Alaska. However, the Model 58 didnt catch on for a couple of reasons (see the accompanying sidebar). With bullets in the 200 to 240 grain class, you can shoot velocities near double that of the very popular .45 ACP. Clean barrels, vapor blasted finish when you guys bring them back, please. I dont need the gas check at the speeds I shoot them, but at least you can still get the profile. It should be noted that felt recoil was particularly feltnot surprisinglywith the 250-grain Federal CastCore and 240-grain Winchester Platinum Tip. 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6.5 PRC: Which is Better? I have never felt the need for another holster. Id love to see all of the originals back plus a 610 version. Only one left, a 3rd HE. The closest Im getting to a Mountain Gun is probably what Id call a Molehill Gun a S&W Model 27-2 .357 Magnum made in the late 1970s with a four inch barrel, nickel. No purchase necessary. He swore he bought it new that way, I didnt believe him until the Mountain Revolver came out. The cross-section of .41 Mag. Teach them the truth, and let them sort thru the cobwebs of liberalism that have infested their minds. Very good condition. I believe they built a 7 shot Mountain Lite in .357 for a bit, and they teased us with the 646 in .40 S&W around 2003. I had many rounds down range from various Model 29s and 629s and was no stranger to .44 Magnum recoil when I acquired a Mountain Gun. Regardless of the chambering, all the large frame guns wore tapered barrels up until 1955. The finish is polished stainless steel , and came with 2 sets of grips one is of white pearl. Based on their reputation, I think the loss of Trausch grips might be as bad as losing some of these practical wheel guns. The MBA GyroJet pistols are unique and one of the most unconventional firearms ever produced. Coke bottle grips and sights with white outlines and red ramps became the norm. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Thank you, J.R. Im glad you appreciated it! Any sixgunner spending much time with the cartridge soon develops some favorite loads. bullet at around 900 fps. It was offered in both blue and nickel in standard barrel lengths of 4, 6 and 83/8, and in 1986 the stainless steel counterpart of the Model 57, the Model 657, arrived in the same three standard barrel lengths. Everything was done properly; then came the .41 Mag. to the .44 Mag. Great article. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Seyfried also opined that as good as the .44 Magnum gun was, a Mountain Gun chambered in .45 Colt might be better. Excellent overall condition. So, if you want to replicate the .44 Specials stand-in role for the .44 Mag., this would be the way to fly. Looking back through my loading data, I ended up basically duplicating heavy .44 Special field loads for a 624, only in magnum cases. The current Classics iteration of the Model 57 comes with a 6.0-inch barrel, blued finish, and the key-lock safety feature. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Great article! The Hand Ejectors culminated in the 4th Model in 1950. brass has been offered by Starline. The .44 Magnum was introduced in 1955 and brought a new level of power. MANUFACTURER: Smith and Wesson FAMILY: 57 Series MODEL: 57 Classic TYPE: Revolver ACTION: Double / Single Action CALIBER/GAUGE: 41 Magnum FINISH: Bright Blue FRAME: Steel Frame STOCK/GRIPS: Ch .Click for more info Seller: Advanced Arms Area Code: 570 $1,185.00 "Smith & Wesson 57 .41 Magnum (PR62275) GI#: 102194290 They were typically .44 Specials, but were also chambered in .44-40, .38-40, .45 Colt, and .455, among others. This revolver has an extremely smooth double-action, one of the smoothest we've had here at D4, we the trigger must have some custom work. I carry the SWCs in the gun but use the WFNs in my speedloaders in case things get sporty. Maybe if enough of us send those emails, they will listen. Great article, Kevin. 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