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Post by TA on Sept 24, 2005 19:08:53 GMT -5
I just picked this up today at an estate auction. It is a 1965, no dash, "S" prefix, pinned barrel, recessed cylinder 4" model 57 .41 Magnum. It is in very nice shape with only very light wear at the muzzle on one side and the usual turn line. There were quite a few deals to be had. I passed on many of them because I was looking at certain guns I wanted. The M57 was the only one I won. I saw a 1963 4" blue Colt Python go for $600 in nice shape. A Ruger SP101 in Exc. condition for $175. Now the quest for the correct grips.  |
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Post by 5ontarget on Sept 25, 2005 6:29:11 GMT -5
nice gun! Pretty good deals on the rest too. If you had an FFL you could have resold that python in a day to MLB  |
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Post by TMan on Sept 25, 2005 12:35:17 GMT -5
You are kidding right? What you mean is quest for the correct hardwood to make the grips?
Hmmmm, actually I bet it is a lot harder to make grips for a revolver than for a pistol.
I don't know about the 57, but I know the Python for $600 was a good deal for someone.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Sept 25, 2005 16:38:37 GMT -5
TA; That looks to be a Factory S&W case. Smith & Wesson put alot of craftmanship in those revolvers; That one is a beauty. We could also use it in our Double Action Revolver gallery. I bet somebody had the original grips in another box at the estate. The 4" barrel length is another plus for my own taste.
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Post by MLB on Sept 25, 2005 18:19:21 GMT -5
nice gun! Pretty good deals on the rest too. If you had an FFL you could have resold that python in a day to MLB This much is true. $600 for a nice Python is quite a deal. Alas, my day will come. Besides, I have a "new to me" long gun to amuse myself for a while. Thread to follow. $175 is quite a deal for that setup. Nice find TA. |
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Post by MLB on Sept 25, 2005 18:20:26 GMT -5
The hammer and trigger look to be color case hardened. Was that factory, or aftermarket?
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Post by TA on Sept 25, 2005 19:32:17 GMT -5
MLB,
The $175 was for the SP101, not the M57. I would still be outside singing if I got it for $175. I also saw a M629 Mountain Gun go for about $325. There were some deals there for sure. I was wishing I had bid on a few others, but I really didn't need anything else.
DA, I am told that the original flocking in the presentation cases was not velvet like I have. It does appear to be an original case, but somebody may have relined it, maybe to fit the Pachmyers or the original material was ruined.
I fired this gun today. I REALLY like it! The trigger is smooth, the SA pull is nice and light. This is my 1st experience with .41 Remington. It is fun to shoot, but with the cost of ammo, I will be reloading this caliber. A box of 50 runs about $35. I am going to order some new manufactured "Deer Stopper" from Georgia Arms. It is 1/2 that cost and I will get Starline brass from it to reload.
I have got to get some wood on that thing before it is worthy of a gallery. That black rubber is fine for shooting, but it just doesn't do a presentation justice. After I left the sale, I remembered looking through a box of grips and noticing the Python grips, probably from the 1963 that sold for $600. It had Pachmyers on it too. I bet the S&W grips were in the same box. I am going to see if the Auctioneer will cut loose with the buyers phone number.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Sept 25, 2005 20:40:40 GMT -5
The hammer and trigger look to be color case hardened. Was that factory, or aftermarket? MLB; The S&W revolvers are noted for having the color case hardened steel triggers and hammers. The new hammers and triggers, with the frame mounted firing pins, are MIM. S&W first began using MIM triggers, with a color case hardened appearance about them, while still using the steel color cased hardened hammers and hammer mounted firing pins. |
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Post by Callahan on Sept 26, 2005 0:27:47 GMT -5
Have you seen the NRA raffle ad with Tom Selleck? "Win my Quigley rifle..."
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Post by TA on Nov 29, 2005 23:22:30 GMT -5
I have received a letter today from Smith & Wesson Historian Roy Jinks that states this particular M57 left the factory in July 1964. The 1st M57 was shipped in April 1964, so this is an early one. BONUS!
I really wish I had the original Goncalo Alves Target Grips. They were being delivered with what is known as the Coke Bottle Grips. I have seen these grips run $300 and higher.
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