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. MODEL 351 PD. Classic Ruger single action revolver manufactured in 2002. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. Teach them the truth, and let them sort thru the cobwebs of liberalism that have infested their minds. arrived around the turn of the 20th century, and then 35 years later was lengthened to become the .357 Mag. The frame is the same - large, robust, easy to handle and . Smith & Wesson made one run of Model 29-8 blued Mountain Guns in 2003. A little late to the conversation, I bought a S&W M-69 when they first came out and have very happy with it. They look great and shoot great and pack easy. Looks like a RNFP of some design. Thank you, Jim! I took it for granted that Smith would just keep surprising us with new versions of this amazing six-gun. Later models would have full under-lugged barrels and before the end of the century the .41 Mag. been customized by Alan Harton. Model 57 a serious big-game test, which he recounts in detail in Hell, I Was There. Those who take up the .41 Mag. The conversation took place back in the 1980s, when these shooters were known for their prowess with semiautomatics in action pistol competition. If you carry an N frame, a tapered barrel 4 is the best way to stay on good terms with your chiropractor in my experience too. S&W has since included .41 Magnum revolvers in its Classics stable. Smith and Wesson Model 57 .41 Magnum hickok45 7.23M subscribers Subscribe 415K views 6 years ago Shooting and discussing the history of the .41 Magnum! Looking back through my loading data, I ended up basically duplicating heavy .44 Special field loads for a 624, only in magnum cases. Manufactured in 1977/78. Serial # N903105. I didnt get one until recently, in 45 Colt. So what about wild? I would be in trouble I couldnt get out of! Federal has created a safer, easier and more reliable way to shoot a muzzleloader. It's similar its sister model chambered in .44 Magnum, the Smith & Wesson Model 29. smith and wesson .41 magnum for sale and auction. This was special order, still is new in the box never fired and never turned the cylinder. The longer a bullet is, all other things being equal, the more accurate it should be at long range. With a history and tradition of fine gun making behind them, the Manurhin series of Revolvers is truly world-class. ALL FACTORY AND VERY CLEAN. These were too large for me so I put on a Hogue grip. 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. Ill bet that 210 XTP did the job nicely on that doe. They hit really hard with that huge flat front. Are you listening S&W? modern JHPs. Lighter and tougher and more precise than ever, it's the perfect back country hunting rifle. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. A really fine article, and much appreciated. We have all been there on that regret/remorse when we have to let good ones go. Any sixgunner spending much time with the cartridge soon develops some favorite loads. Its difficult to not compare the .41 Mag. 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. Back when I worked for a living, there was a period when I carried a 4 Model 29 in the car as a bail-out gun, filled with rhino roller loads; and occasionally for off duty (with Special lead hollow point loads). Ill reach out to you about that. This is mine, after putting on a new set of Hogue's on it. The non-fluted cylinder gives it a one of a kind look. Seller: Sportsmans Legacy. The times they have a changed. NEW WINCHESTER WESTERN UNPRIMED 41 REMINGTON MAGNUM BRASS CASE 50 ROUND TO BOX $ 30.00 @ BO. USED Smith and Wesson 657 41 magnum 3" barrel, 6 round cylinder WE DO NOT SHIP INTERNATIONALLY. He was commander of the NMSP Pistol Team and competed with a revolver throughout his career. Tommy Campbell and Ross Seyfried discussed their thoughts on the perfect revolver. Thanks for appreciating the article! Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Mar/Apr 2023, P.O. When S&W starts making them again, Im okay with them starting with that one! $30.00. This one came with fixed sights, standard Magna stocks and an unenclosed ejector rod housing, and was designed as a police-duty weapon using loads with a 210-gr. The .44MG for when you step off the plane in Alaska. .41 Remington Magnum, Excellent overall condition. The sixgun at bottom has bullet. The Model 29s are more modern versions of the gun that made the .44 magnums famous. That load worked quite nicely on the only whitetail I ever shot with my 629-2, leaving cookie cutter divots in the ribs coming and going. In 2005, they also released a blued 57-5 Mountain Gun. I just located a second one, and it is on the way to my local FFL, soon to be with me roaming TX, OK, NM, LA and other destinations. Lyman Keith bullet #410459 over 20 grains of #2400 was developed. The cross-section of .41 Mag. 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. The Classic Model 57 was introduced by S&W at the 2009 SHOT Show. After hearing about Evans good fortune, I think I should start volunteering to sweep the floors in your shop. Searched for a long time. With rare exceptions, big bore N frames followed this trend going forward. ; ^ ). Thank you, Tony. While a proven fight stopper, like the FBI's 10mm, the .41 would prove to be too much for many officers to shoot effectively and it was soon replaced. Great article. Tom Campbells masterpiece was validated- it was a smashing success. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. The Silvertip offeringrated at 1,250 fpsis as close as youre going to find to mild, even though its practically a dead-ringer for the 10mm Auto Silvertip load. Ive got an article on Hi-Points scheduled for next week, to give you a break. No arguments on your Model 58 focus, what a pure fighting revolver. Among other things, he produces stunning pictorial weapons history articles. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. This bullet, cast hard, makes an excellent high-performance load whether the targets be live game, steel critters or an elusive tin can on the side of the yonder hill. Nostalgia grabs us all. At 3.5 creep-free pounds, the Model 57s single-action trigger pull really lived up to the crispness clichs of breaking icicles and glass rods. I think that ones a keeper. The SCSW, 4th Edition, says premium for nickel, EXC - $950, VG - $750. Comes with Hogue Mono-grips, its S&W box, papers, and a lock. And should you ever envision rapid-fire double-action shooting, the pull there was a short, manageable 10 pounds with no stacking that I could discover. The .41 began in none other than famed gun expert and visionary Elmer Keith's mind. Thank. Width: 1.70 in. But do you know how to properly use them? I hand load .44 Special with .250 gr RCBS Keith bullets to 1100 fps. I wear it in a chest rig in my jeep when out in the mountains. It always yields the right of way to my K Frame Magnums. Nov 10, 2017. The Bore is in good condition and the barrel is 4 1/8 inches long. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. You make a very good point- we are just temporary caretakers. Bore is good with strong rifling visible. He used the Target Model of 1950s barrel and rib profile as the template for his barrel. Thank you for writing in, Marv, and for appreciating the article! Smith & Wesson Model 57 41 Magnum 6" Barrel 150481 - Factory New, "SN:N367929, circa 1970's; .41 Magnum, 6"" barrel. I ordered my Mountain Revolver as soon as I finish Seyfrieds article back in the day. and subsequently in the Bisley Model. Lay-a-way available for this firearm. Smith & Wesson ended production on the Target Model of 1985 in 1988. Harnessing all this power has been the job of many strong revolvers over the years, but it has also been popular in some lever gun models. Blackhawks. If I ever hunt deer with that gun, that is the one I intend to use. There is a couple of very light scratches on bottom of the trigger guard but other than that, Up for sale is a rare early model 57 in the Velour presentation case. Taurus has redesigned this sporting pistol for performance. SMALL. Skeeter Skelton was one of many sage shooters who was dismayed with the loss of the Model 24. Based on their reputation, I think the loss of Trausch grips might be as bad as losing some of these practical wheel guns. to market by nearly a decade, and it offered an easy-shooting, easily obtainable .44 Special alternative in much the same way as .357 Magnum users can enjoy a more laid-back .38 Special option. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Contest void where prohibited by law. Gun #: 942392042. My handloads with these types of bullets end up in the velocity window that Seyfried suggested back in the day- go figure. Sell your smith and wesson .41 magnum for FREE today on GunsAmerica! Joseph Von Benedikt is with Jorge Spat to learn all about it. Ace, I have carried both all day in the woods and I attest to the Mountain Gun being noticeably more trudge friendly than a standard Model 29. This was the first time a .44 Magnum had been released with a tapered barrel, and it was well-received by the shooting public. Im one of those swing and miss guys; saw the Mountain Gun(s) years ago and thought Ill get me one of thoselater. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Introduced by Remington in 1964, the .41 Magnum round has ties to both Elmer Keith and Bill Jordan. Shortly after the .41 Mag. There was no .41 Spl. In shooting the new Model 57, I was extremely impressed with all loads both in terms of accuracy as well as consistency. 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 Whether you're shooting a pistol, revolver, or rifle, you can be sure your Performance Center gun is made with a close . Someday I hope to take a sight picture on a mule deer with a Mountain Gun, and mine will be similarly loaded, Ill bet.I ordered the same holster from Milt Sparks after seeing it on Seyfrieds hip and I agree with your assessment completely. Ive got a few other projects to put to bed first, but will reach out, when its time! Velocities were anemic and accuracy was only mediocre with 200-250 gr. Lay-a-way available for this firearm. Jordan Troopers really help tame the recoil. It was equipped with the internal lock and the bluing looked black, in comparison to older revolvers. People under the age of 40 laugh because they don't remember a world where the police and self-defense markets weren't totally dominated by semi-auto pistols. Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 29, 2022 | Active Response Training. Contest open to U.S. residents only. S&W is the largest manufacturer of handguns in the United States. jacketed bullets. This New, Ruger, New Model Blackhawk, 41 Magnum, 6 1/2" barrel, blued, black finger groove rubber grips, SN: 46-93XXX, overall condition 97%, $995.00 + $50.00 shipping, This single action army inspired Ruger revolver features a 6-1/2 inch barrel, nice walnut grips, and .41 Magnum chambering.It hasn't been fired mush, if at all. LARGE. Theyre finely crafted and between the finger groves and sharp checkering, give me all the purchase I need. Thanks Kevin, you have re-affirmed my love affair with the 657 Mountain Guns. Some thought that since the Magnum would also chamber and fire .44 Specials, there was no real need for the Model 24. 357 MAGNUM Excellent! Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. brass to .44 Spl. .41 Magnum, 8 3/8 Inch Barrel, S&W Presentation Case, SMITH & WESSON MODEL 657 41 MAGNUM REVOLVER, Smith & Wesson Model 57 41 Magnum 6" Barrel 150481, Dan Wesson Model 41 41 Magnum V6 & VH4 - 144. Large frame stainless magnum revolver, 6" barrel with shrouded ejector, chambered for the powerful . View. Hike with it a lot. I bought a 629-5 (no lock) in 2000 to carry in Colorado while fly fishing in the back country. and glad youre going to carry it. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Amen to that. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. 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. Smith and Wesson Model 57-5 "Mountain Gun" 41 Mag 4" Barrel *New Old Inventory* Description: This is a New unfired S&W Mountain gun (57-5) chambered in 41 Magnum. SMITH & WESSON 657-4 .41 MAGNUM - MOUNTAIN GUN - MINT IN BOX For Sale from: Vintage Sporting | Positive feedback: 99% View | | 4159 Completed Sales View Sellers Items SOLD - $995.00 Shipping: $25.00 (or Arrange local transfer) Accepted Payment Methods: Returns: No Returns Holster wear is visible by the muzzle bilaterally and on the trigger guards edges. Revolver Is Back, Franchi Momentum Elite Bolt-Action Rifle in Varmint Configurations, .458 Winchester Magnum History: The Complete Story, Savage Impulse Straight-Pull Rifle: Full Review, SIG Sauer P365 Pistol Now Offered in .380. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thank you, J.R. Im glad you appreciated it! Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Smith & Wesson was the first company, naturally, to market a .41 Mag. Wow. A standard no one except Keith could exceed until he lead the . His experimental pistol also led to the development of the Model 645 that truly got S&W into the .45 semiauto business. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM DIY 2022, P.O. I carried that gun on duty for a bit before I retired, I had them put the patch on the right panel and the call sign of a fallen comrade on the left. As a big bore fan, these are some of my favorites. I commend you on your wisdom in acquiring all those while you could. S&W wisely decided to catalog the Model 629-2 Mountain Gun as a production gun, and made 5,000 of them in the initial run. bullet at around 900 fps. Smiths proven micrometer adjustable rear, and a plain, black, Baughman serrated ramp (pinned in) were chosen for sights. I know the 24s and 624s you passed on to others were well taken care of; may they be appreciated and enjoyed. A .41 Magnum and a Smith J frame got me home on several occasions when things looked grim I loaded mine with 210 grain Silvertips and then 200 Grain short barrel GDHPs when they were introduced (as my hands got older and stiffer!). The other, the Model 58, primarily envisioned by Keith and Jordan, was to be a powered-up police revolver with fixed sights. A raised blade front sight and an adjustable notch rear sight. Loading a 280 gr. It would be hard to upgrade on this gun and, Guns Listing ID: 749130SMITH & WESSON 57 - 41 MAGNUM - 6 ROUNDS - 6 \"Large frame double action revolver features blued finish, wood grain grips, 6\" barrel, white outline adjustable rear si, New in Box unfired -Ruger New Model Blackhawk 41 Remington Magnum 6.5in Blued Revolver - 6 Rounds -While retaining the solid frame, feel, and comfortable grip of classic single-actions, th, Guns Listing ID: 754157MAKE - SMITH & WESSONMODEL - 57-1FINISH - BLUEDBARREL - 8 3/8\"CALIBER - 41 MAGNUMCAPACITY - 6GRIPS - WOODCONDITION - EXCELLENTFEATURES - COMES WITH ORIGINAL BOX & PAPERS, Guns Listing ID: 753691This is a preowned DAN WESSON 41 MAGNUM CTG revolver in GOOD condition. I contacted Jim Rae, who was running S&Ws Performance Center at the time, and asked if he could dig up a barrel. He was instrumental in developing the Model 745 Pistol, which was based on Super Gun II, a .45 version of the Model 459 that he created and competed with. So, if you want to replicate the .44 Specials stand-in role for the .44 Mag., this would be the way to fly. PISTOL; REVOLVER; . He served for 23 years, the last 19 with the New Mexico State Police. The mountain guns are among my favorite smith offerings. Worked fine, accurate & reliable. I wanted a 220-gr. He wrote an excellent article about it in the October 1989 edition of Guns & Ammo magazine. Description: Smith and Wesson Model 57-5 "Mountain Gun" .41 Magnum 4" BBL. I like the way you think. Smith & Wesson offered two basic models in the chambering. There isn't a much better combination for solid firepower and good handling. Thank you, Rob. Performance Center Edition. He swore he bought it new that way, I didnt believe him until the Mountain Revolver came out. has special significance as it came to John Oh, for S&W to build them again, Your email address will not be published. The 686-5 357 Mountain gun gets the most use by me. 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