Model 57 price check...

[dgvc63]

I recently ran across a Smith and Wesson Model 57 .41 Magnum at a local establishment for $600. From what I can see in the online gun auctions this price rides about $100 less than typical... Yay or Nay?

 

[Walkalong]

If it is in good shape, yay, especially if it is a no dash P&R gun.

 

[dgvc63]

It is NOT pinned and recessed (unfortunately)... but the lock up is very good and the bore clean... btw... this is a blue 6 or 6 1/2" with the Hogue rubber monogrip...wear is minimal except for a 1/8" scratch on the rib of the barrel about halfway up...

 

[22-rimfire]

That is a fair price as long as it runs properly.

 

[Bush Pilot]

That's right in the ball park for a clean 57. When you compare the price to what Smith is asking for a new 57 it's downright cheap. I'd rather have a pre-lock anyway.

 

[ralphtaff]

prelock?

i have an old .41 model 58. have not done reloading for about 17 years. what are you talking about prelock and any thingabout the newer guns.

 

[dgvc63]

prelock?

From Wikipedia...

Internal locking mechanism

All Smith & Wesson revolvers have been equipped with an internal locking mechanism since the acquisition by Saf-T-Hammer. The mechanism is relatively unobtrusive, is activated with a special key, and renders the firearm inoperable. While the lock can simply be left disengaged, some gun enthusiasts prefer "pre-lock" guns. Smith & Wesson has repeatedly stated that the locking mechanism does not affect reliability, although several cases have been documented.[25]ref

Smith & Wesson announced in March, 2009, that it would begin phasing the internal lock out of its revolver lineup.[26] Smith and Wesson is now producing the original model 442 and 642 without the internal lock.

 

[dgvc63]

GOT IT!!!!

 

[22-rimfire]

Looks great! Congratulations. My first M57 was one with the 8 3/8" barrel. Thought it a bit unwieldy at first, but it really shot well, even by me.

 

[CajunBass]

Congratulations. Beautiful gun.

 

[Hanshi]

I'm a .41 fan and an S&W M57 fan. I once owned an M29 S&W .41 mag. That's right, an M29 stamped right there on the frame. But it was a .41!!! Congratulations on your find.

 

[Bush Pilot]

I'm a .41 fan and an S&W M57 fan. I once owned an M29 S&W .41 mag. That's right, an M29 stamped right there on the frame. But it was a .41!!! Congratulations on your find.

57 with 29 stamped on the frame? I'd like to have that in my 41 collection.