S w model 57 history book

Sometimes the serial number is here, especially in later models. A very rare 5 model 57 was produced in the custom shop. Against increasing competition lighter guns, smaller ones, and of course, cheaper ones model 27 sales dwindled. This model is somewhat lesser known than the models 10 and 65 but typifies the 4. This was made in 1965 and is the service model with a 4 inch barrel and fixed sights. Smith wesson dates of manufacture from serial numbers download. The model 52 pistol was the most accurate target pistol of its day and featured an innovative ballbushing barrel. In early 1970, a dozen experimental allstainlesssteel prototypes were made and were issued to.

A fine early model 57, great condition, ships to lower 48, w insur. Add to favorites free registration tutorial videos contest new today new this week articles gun appraisals affiliate programs free targets faqs contact us gun links click here to tell a friend about us. Search the world s most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Each is based on a model known for legendary performance then enhanced with modern advantages.

Both i and an instructor shot a plate rack and cleaned it at 35 yards with a standard sight picture. The gun was designed as a weapon for law enforcement agencies. This is where to look for the model number not used until around 1957. The book has many pages of description of the many variations of each model making it a vital reference for collectors. This is the only 41 i have, although id like to get a model 58. A variant of the 327, the 327ng, is part of the nightguard line. It was only available with the 4 barrel and fixed sights. That is fairly high by gun value book price, but like i said, these guns are. Winchester was making news with its sleek, new model 88, chambered in hunting rounds like the. Used but in very good condition alsot ne for sale by harrysp8 on gunsamerica 982244428.

I acquired the handgun in early february and have not been able to shoot it due to the ammo shortage. The model 58s small size and lighter weight as compared to the model 57 anyway reflects the original intent for the. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. In 1989, the model 638 bodyguard airweight stainless was introduced. So it generally corresponds with model numbers ordered june 12, 1957. This budget version of the model 57 was similar in principle of. Smith wesson dates of manufacture from serial numbers. Smith and wesson model 57 high polished black 6 shot. This gun has since been retired from production possibly due to weak sales, so if you want one you are going o have to go fishing at gun shows, or pawn sho. It did not look like a model 27, and it did not sell well.

It also has the tapered and pinned barrel, which would later be replaced with a straight, heavy barrel to match the magnum frames. Very detailed in historical and mechanical engineering facts. This ones a nodash model from the first production run and has the stainless sights. However, due to size and recoil it found more favor with civilian target shooters and hunters. Due to availability and issuance, the revolver was pressed into combat service during world war 1 19141918 and proved itself a reliable and effective weapon despite the rise of semiautomatic types such as the coltbrowning m1911. May 05, 2014 i have my share of model 29s and 629s as well. Had it came with the box and a cleaning rod it would have cost more. This was an aluminum alloy and stainless steel version of the original model 38. Apr, 2010 against increasing competition lighter guns, smaller ones, and of course, cheaper ones model 27 sales dwindled. Slick6i agree with everything you say, except it seems that most of the 4 model 67s were produced with the heavy barrel similar to a 66. Smith made a 44 that could stand up to the repeated firing that silhouette required.

Jun 30, 2009 colt antique single action army revolver. South dakota bb57 gunfire damage battle of guadalcanal 1415 november, 1942 the chief of naval operations directs that this report be shown only to those persons to whom the report would be of value in the performance of their duties. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Steps shall be taken, accordingly to insure that the report will be seen by those persons responsible for design, construction and repair. It is a 41 magnum blue steel nframe with an 8 38 barrel. Shortly thereafter, a tubular magazine version was introduced named the model 57, along with the model 57 magnum, chambered in the. View profile view forum posts private message moderator join date mar 2010 location land of 10,000 lakes posts 12,959. Since that 2009 reintroduction, the available variations have narrowed on this classic wheelgun to one. Rather than steel the model 37s frame is made from lightweight aluminum, thus resulting in a considerably lighter firearm. In 1996, the 6382 was reintroduced on the jmagnum frame. That is something that id really like to see happen. The site tells you to add 15 to 40 percent for early versions with the cocking indicator, which my gun has. This model, with modifications, continued in production as the model no. Usually, that happens just after the model is discontinued.

This gun has since been retired from production possibly due to weak sales, so if you want one you are going o have to go fishing at gun shows, or pawn shops. Essentially it is a striped down model 57, but oh so accurate. It has a 2 heavy barrel, target sights, 6shot fluted cylinder with a nominal length of 1. Collectors also like this model because of all the variations available, including different barrel lengths, sights, grips, markings, and both standard and optional features.

I usually look up values of guns in my blue book of gun values. After world war ii, the fbi took a great interest in the kframes. All known examples included the traditional short underlugejector shroud. It is distinguished from the model 638 because it as a 18.

All downloadable content is subject to change and is provided here for reference purposes only. Aug 26, 2014 this was made in 1965 and is the service model with a 4 inch barrel and fixed sights. The stainless steel model 627 was introduced in 1989 as the model of 1989. Please contact our customer support representatives for the most up to date information at 18003310852 ext. The company s first offering was a leveraction repeating pistol. The most common model 586 had a 4inch barrel, but it could also be found with 6 and 8. However, in odd or uncommon guns there seems to be some question on value.