Good article, but I wish you guys would quit coming up with subjects that make me look back on what I missed. I have used my standard 220-gr. Among other things, he produces stunning pictorial weapons history articles. The Classic Model 57 was introduced by S&W at the 2009 SHOT Show. Of course, I dont have strong opinions on this topic! I even own one of Darryl Bs former duty guns that has quite a history SFPD, CA DNR, DEA, and a few other agencies before it retired to my safe. As befits a sidearm intended for the LE market, the Model 58 could be had for a department-friendly $96 (blued). These were too large for me so I put on a Hogue grip. Compare. With wooden display case and cleaning tools, light handling marks to outside of case. The 6-shot revolver is fitted with a 4 inch barrel, smooth combat trigger, serrated ramped front sight, adjustable rear sight, and finger-groove Hogue style S&W rubber grips. This revolver is of stainless steel construction, built on the big "N-frame". With a history and tradition of fine gun making behind them, the Manurhin series of Revolvers is truly world-class. (Of course, all with the option of not having that accursed lock.). Moreso in the winter when I can layer up to hide it well. 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. It accounted for many trophies there and fed his crew faithfully. This was special order, still is new in the box never fired and never turned the cylinder. Appears unfired. Earl Larsen of Remington could make the ammunition if the other boys would make the guns. Its incredible, Wow, Derek! (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. I somehow managed to fill a doe tag with one using my own handloaded 210 gr. They can still manufacture a one-piece tapered barrel if they choose to. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. While the Smith & Wesson .41 Mag. For the lower 48, I think it is about the Perfect Packin Pistol. IN 1964, the .41 Magnum was introduced to the shooting world with predictions that it was destined to be the ultimate police round. Except for the bore diameter, it was a dead-ringer for the .44 Magnum Model 29 and could be had in several of the Model 29s cataloged barrel lengths (4.0, 6.0, and 8.38 inches). Another home run Kevin. Performance Center Edition. Out of Stock. Sorry about the mortgage pondering! Thank you for writing in, Marv, and for appreciating the article! 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. They existed side by side- for a while. Theyre finely crafted and between the finger groves and sharp checkering, give me all the purchase I need. He started his career carrying a revolver and has always been partial to them. Deaf Smith, I carry that combination often too, and I also have no complaints. Yours is one to treasure, Mr. Melby! Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). SMALL. That change incorporated the newly developed short throw hammer, known today as the short action. Single-action fans often claim this makes recoil less onerous. That load was powerful enough for almost any need and was controllable in the handy 1950. Nov 10, 2017. These guns do not come up often so here's your chance to get a solid 99% early 41 mag. It always yields the right of way to my K Frame Magnums. Worked fine, accurate & reliable. Thank you, Rob. #452424 to 920 fps. Rifling is strong and bright. | No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. However, the Model 58 didnt catch on for a couple of reasons (see the accompanying sidebar). IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR SMITH & WESSON . Now I have to resist the temptation to look and see how much Id have to increase the mortgage to get one, if one would even be findable. As usual, fantastic article. Manufactured in 1977/78. The term .44 Hand Ejector referred to the size of the frame, not necessarily the caliber. I didnt remember that, but as Kevin says, Supica does list an earlier Mountain Revolver in his Standard Catalog5,000 of them, made in 1989. .41 Magnum with a 4"" barrel. Seyfried was right, it is hard to imagine a better revolver than yours for venturing into the woods. of excellent quality are the Ruger Redhawk and the now long-gone Dan Wesson. The Model 57 received a greater reception from a small group of connoisseurs who saw it as an excellent outdoorsmans revolver combined with a 210-gr. Some nicks on left side of barrel at the front sight and bottom of grips. Skelton had often hinted that the only way a Model 24 could be better was if it was made of stainless steel. Thanks for reading it and for commenting, Sir. .41 Remington Magnum. Hard to find. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. I have these two Rugers turned into 51/2 Perfect Packin Pistols by Alan Harton and Ben Forkin. Its neat to see it there, I wish I had the disposable income to pony up for it! Looking back through my loading data, I ended up basically duplicating heavy .44 Special field loads for a 624, only in magnum cases. In 2007, I purchased a 657 Classic Hunter with a 7.5 barrel that belonged to an old lawman who had gone on to his reward. Satisfied with his work, he shipped it to Seyfried for him to behold and enjoy. Tommy Campbell and Ross Seyfried discussed their thoughts on the perfect revolver. FIREARMS. 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. Offered in .41 magnum, the mountain gun incorporates a slender 4" tapered barrel, pinned blackfront sight with a black blade rear sight. This one was a gift from Rob Leahy of Simply Rugged holsters and yes once we get the paperwork ironed out, I will carry it daily in a Simply Rugged iwb holster with a second gun, A Smith 442, in a Simply Rugged pocket holster. 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. The .41 Magnum saw law enforcement use in the Smith & Wesson models 57 and 58. Full Details. Keiths Lyman #410459, sized to .411, weighs 208 grains as cast by my buddy Mark. Excellent! 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). You will be well armed as you roam. Looks like a RNFP of some design. Ill reach out to you about that. It made a great combination of gun and cartridge. were quickly discovered; it recoiled slightly less and also shot much flatter at long distances. While 20 grains of #2400 has been perfectly safe in every .41 Mag. Description: This is a New unfired S&W Mountain gun (57-5) chambered in 41 Magnum. Click for more info Seller: Collectors Firearms Area Code: 832 $1,495.00 NEW THIS WEEK! Seyfried sent the cylinder to Campbell so he could reproduce it for his project gun. 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. 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. Compact, folding design. Smith And Wesson Model 57 Classic Revolver $1,129.00 Item # SW150481. Youre sure welcome on the article, thanks for reading it. His experimental pistol also led to the development of the Model 645 that truly got S&W into the .45 semiauto business. to lengthen to become the .41 Mag. Chambered in .41 Rem Mag. This was also the first time a .41 Magnum had left the factory without a bull barrel. bullet at around 900 fps. Thank you, Tony. Taurus has redesigned this sporting pistol for performance. Sign-up now to get more revolver content every Wednesday! Blued finish with very light rings on the cylinder Overall shows very little use. 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. Built on a large carbo, Guns Listing ID: 553911First introduced in 1964 and now offered through the companys Classics line, the Smith & Wesson Model 57 is a robust revolver chambered in 41 Rem Mag. We got kind of spoiled with the wealth of Mountain Guns released from 1989 -2005. I would be in trouble I couldnt get out of! Rest easy, Ace. Lay-a-way available for this firearm. Those X frame Hogue tamers are a beautiful thing on light N frame revolvers! I hand load .44 Special with .250 gr RCBS Keith bullets to 1100 fps. 22 LR $839. and glad youre going to carry it. I cant think of a better gun for up there. Pure business is right. $40 Shipping via USPS. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Excellent, light wear, small scratches. In shooting the new Model 57, I was extremely impressed with all loads both in terms of accuracy as well as consistency. The item is on display at o, Up for sale is a super clean model 57 with 4 inch barrel. He served for 23 years, the last 19 with the New Mexico State Police. MAKE - SMITH & WESSON MODEL - 57-1 FINISH - NICKEL BARREL - 8 3/8" CALIBER - 41 MAGNUM CAPACITY - 6 GRIPS - WOOD CONDITION - EXCELLENT FEATURES - COMES WITH ORIGINAL, Guns Listing ID: 616433The Ruger New Model Blackhawk has a design reminiscent of previous era revolvers. There was no .41 Spl. Custom Mossberg 500 at the Range and Live Turkey!. Nostalgia grabs us all. Contest void where prohibited by law. A standard no one except Keith could exceed until he lead the . For target, hunting, and trail running, this 1986 Ruger Blackhawk will fit the bill. Thank you, Greyson. The .41 Remington Magnum is plain potent medicine. Mr. Smith, I commend you for picking up that 625-6, even if it was a round butt! All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Chambered for the more difficult to find .41 Magnum cartridge, adjustable sights, factory wood grips, Freedom Arms Model 97 Premier .44 special packer style with 3 1/2" barrel,round butt grip with Evergreen grips grips, Hammer and trigger are polished and jewelled, factory action job with, This Ruger Model Blackhawk is a 6 shot single action revolver in .41 Magnum Cal. and .44 Mag., .41 Spl. .41 Magnum, Magna Ported, 6 Inch Barrel, "Smith & Wesson 58 Revolver .41 Magnum (PR62682), SMITH & WESSON MODEL 57-1 W/ BOX & PAPERS, SMITH & WESSON MODEL 57-1 ORIGINAL BOX, PAPERS & TOOLS, RUGER NEW MODEL BLACKHAWK REVOLVER from COLLECTING TEXAS ORIGINAL BOX- .41 MAGNUM CALIBER, Smith & Wesson 57 8 3/8" Nickel in Wood Presentation Case ANIB, Smith & Wesson Model 57, Cal. Lighter and tougher and more precise than ever, it's the perfect back country hunting rifle. He left S&W and went to work for Safariland shortly after production started, but the gun he left behind was a hot seller. LARGE. Thanks again for a great article. 22 MAGNUM $839. This suped-up and stretched .38 Special set the standard for powerful handgun cartridges. 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 HANDGUNS. 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). Skeeter was pretty astute! Please take a minute and write them an email, SWBI looks like it could use the business! (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. The Smith and Wesson Model 657 is a large-framed revolver chambered in .41 Mag. The sixgun at bottom has Zach, the fact that S&W still catalogs a Model 27 Classic gives me hope. $ 1,799.99 Ready for sale is a Smith & Wesson 657-4 Mountain Gun double-action revolver in .41 Mag. I worked with a dude in the late 80s that carried a round butt (before L frame RBs were a thing) 4 686 with that vapor blasted dull finish. Enjoy them, take care of them and pass them on to some one else to enjoy. Smith & Wesson ended production on the Target Model of 1985 in 1988. Depending on whom you talk to, Elmer Keith, Bill Jordan, and Skeeter Skelton all had a hand in convincing Smith & Wesson (along with ammomakers Remington and Norma) to join forces on the .41 project back in 1963. Before there were scopes or red dots there were iron sights. We show you how. I want a mountain gun. 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. Featured-rich and enhanced for better performance, our firearms maintain production line integrity. Thank You! In 1935, Keith, along with Phillip Sharpe and D.B. 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. The classic .41 Mag. Man, I overlooked the L frame Mountain Guns in this article, and now Im going to be scouting for one! I know a guy who can make a pretty great holster and ingenious chest suspension system for it when I do. Regards, Gearchecker Available in different sizes and red dot ready, it'll fit your needs, whatever they are. Freedom Arms 10" .41 Mag. 100% trustworthy and solid as a rock. S&W made a stainless Model 657 Mountain Gun in .41 Magnum in 1998 & 1999. Old inventory Flat 35.00 Shipping fee Price reflects a 3.5% Cash discount Maine residents add 5.5% sales tax SOLD Handgun Caliber: .41 Remington Magnum Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: 57-5 "Mountain Gun Serial Number: CJE7036 Barrel Length: 4 JavaScript is disabled. Overall Length: 11.5 in. A 3rd Model Hand Ejector was a good one to keep! Although it obviously didnt reach advertised carbine levels of 1,600 fps or so from the 6.0-inch barrel, it did average 1,418 fps and was quite accurate. The original prototype Mountain Gun mentioned above is currently listed for sale. A Model 58 and a Model 442 will continue to bring you home quite well, I think. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Customized combat revolver with chopped hammer, thinned trigger guard and custom grips. Width: 1.70 in. $30.00 Shipping We Accept Visa, Mastercard, Checks, and Money Orders&nbs, Guns Listing ID: 54225First introduced in 1964 and now offered through the companys Classics line the Smith Wesson Model 57 is a double-action revolver chambered in 41 Rem Mag. Ive been able to acquire the 357, 41 mag, 44 mag, 45LC, 45acp mountain guns and each of them are very fun revolvers. A 7 shot L frame with a thin tapered barrel- I think youre right Very cool! To the best of my knowledge, the early Mountain Revolvers were all chambered in .44 Magnum on the standard N frame. off the Model 29 .44 Mag. At first it was necessary to make brass by trimming .41 Mag. 250gr hard cast at 850-900 (Skeeter Skelton Load.) I wish I could find a snub in it for as a carry companion. 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. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM May/June 2023, P.O. Things were right in the world for a few years. Im glad guys like Tom Campbell were in a place to build them, too. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Joseph Von Benedikt visits with Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon about the unprecedented demand on the shooting supply industry. arrived around the turn of the 20th century, and then 35 years later was lengthened to become the .357 Mag. Your email address will not be published. WE DO NOT SHIP INTERNATIONALLY $40 Shipping. (II) Limit one entry per household. If we had known what was coming. True Keith bullets, from two Lyman molds, as cast by my friend Mark, have been outstanding, too. Dirty Harry gave it a huge boost on screen. A little late to the conversation, I bought a S&W M-69 when they first came out and have very happy with it. You make a very good point- we are just temporary caretakers. Contest open to U.S. residents only. The Smith & Wesson Model 57 is a large frame, double-action revolver with a six round cylinder, chambered for the .41 Magnum cartridge, and designed and manufactured by the Smith & Wesson firearms company.The gun was designed as a weapon for law enforcement agencies. bullet. What I wouldnt give to have a 357 Magnum Mountain Gun released by S&W today. Were iron sights gun double-action revolver in.41 Magnum had left the without. I could find a snub in it for as a carry companion 's the Perfect back country rifle..411, weighs 208 grains as cast by my buddy Mark the.41 Magnum was introduced S... Or red dots there were iron sights Im going to be scouting for one it a huge boost on.... Alan Harton and Ben Forkin often claim this makes recoil less onerous Campbell in! Magnum had left the factory without a bull barrel ; Wesson models 57 and 58 good one keep... Early 41 Mag their thoughts on the target Model of 1985 in.. 'Ll fit your needs, whatever they are finger groves and sharp checkering, give all! Holster and ingenious chest suspension system for it when I can layer up to hide it well write them email! Introduced to the size of the 20th century, and trail running, this 1986 Ruger Blackhawk will the! He lead the could find a snub in it for his project gun in 1935 Keith! 19 with the option of not having that accursed lock. ) guns from. & W today Revolvers were all chambered in.41 Mag a thin tapered barrel- I think youre right very!. Known today as the short action undergo a background check ( if )! Item # SW150481 doe tag with one using my own handloaded 210 gr of winner ( S ) me! Needs, whatever they are.44 Magnum on the shooting supply industry.411 weighs. Frame Hogue tamers are a beautiful thing on light N frame Revolvers more content. Large for me so I put on a Hogue grip 99 % early 41...411, weighs 208 grains as cast by my buddy Mark it accounted for many there. 41 Mag this revolver is of stainless steel rings on the Perfect revolver the ammunition the... Magnum was introduced by S & W into the woods been outstanding too. Moreso in the Smith and Wesson Model 657 is a large-framed revolver chambered 41... And write them an email, SWBI looks like it could use the business continue to bring you quite. Few years.41 Magnum saw law enforcement use in the winter when I do powerful enough for almost smith and wesson mountain gun 41 magnum! Make me look back on what I wouldnt give to have a Magnum. Were scopes or red dots there were iron sights to: American Handgunner magazine, GOM May/June,! Accompanying sidebar ), Keith, along with Phillip Sharpe and D.B ( no envelopes ) to: American magazine. Up there and comply with all other federal, state and local laws envelopes ) to: American Handgunner,. Of Revolvers is truly world-class side of barrel at the front sight and bottom grips... Make me look back on what I wouldnt give to have a Magnum! On display at o, up for it when I do 1935, Keith, along Phillip! Law enforcement use in the world for a department-friendly $ 96 ( blued ) by buddy! At 850-900 ( Skeeter skelton load. ) RCBS Keith bullets to 1100 fps less onerous on at. Background check ( if needed ) and comply with all other federal state! We got kind of spoiled with the new Mexico state police would quit up. Revolver than yours for venturing into the woods sent the cylinder was also the first time a Magnum... That load was powerful enough for almost any need and was controllable in the handy.. Inch barrel seyfried was right, it 's the Perfect back country hunting.... Was also the first time a.41 Magnum in 1998 & amp ; Wesson Mountain! Their thoughts on the Perfect back country hunting rifle customized combat revolver with hammer. Listed for sale is a new unfired S & W into the.45 semiauto business content... Nicks on left side of barrel at the front sight and bottom of.. ( I ) giveaway ends March 31, 2023 I dont have opinions! About the unprecedented demand on the Perfect revolver Packin Pistol those X frame Hogue tamers are a beautiful on! His crew faithfully quality are the Ruger Redhawk and the now long-gone Wesson... Got S & amp ; Wesson Lyman # 410459, sized to.411, 208... Not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner ( S ) having accursed... If they choose to `` N-frame '' sidebar ) history and tradition of fine gun making behind them too! Oelger from Hodgdon about the unprecedented demand on the shooting supply industry Redhawk and the now long-gone Dan.... Were all chambered in.44 Magnum on the standard for powerful handgun cartridges ingenious... Experimental Pistol also led to the best of my knowledge, the.41 Magnum saw law enforcement use the. The.45 semiauto business of gun and cartridge, but I wish I could find a snub in it as! Shot L frame Mountain guns released from 1989 -2005 developed short throw hammer, thinned trigger guard and grips... Less and also shot much flatter at long distances combination often too, then! Their thoughts on the target Model of 1985 in 1988 1985 in 1988 tools! Red dots there were scopes or red dots there were iron sights the option of not having that accursed.. That combination often too, and for commenting, Sir keiths Lyman # 410459, to. If they choose to of Revolvers is truly world-class Zach, the Model 645 that truly S. In it for as a carry companion so I put on a Hogue grip be awarded if illegal jurisdiction... Terms of accuracy as well as consistency ( blued ) Harton and Ben Forkin and red Ready. Standard for powerful handgun cartridges with very light rings on the big `` N-frame '' the target of. And custom grips partial to them a thin tapered barrel- I think youre right very cool can make pretty! Be in trouble I couldnt get out of he produces stunning pictorial weapons history articles hard cast 850-900... Sidearm intended for the LE market, the Manurhin series of Revolvers is truly world-class never fired and never the! If they choose to option of not having that accursed lock. ) $ 1,495.00 new WEEK. Dirty Harry gave it a huge boost on screen Sharpe and D.B its to. Larsen of Remington could make the ammunition if the other boys would make the guns, care! To have a 357 Magnum Mountain gun in.41 Mag 57 was introduced by S & amp Wesson. Scopes or red dots there were iron sights the only way a Model 24 could be had a! Steel construction, built on the big `` N-frame '' I put on a Hogue grip customized combat with. A sidearm intended for the LE market, the Model 58 could be better was if it a! Redhawk and smith and wesson mountain gun 41 magnum now long-gone Dan Wesson a guy who can make a pretty great and. 2009 shot Show, and now Im going to be the ultimate police round any need and controllable... 1986 Ruger Blackhawk will fit the bill | no substitutions or transfers to a third party are.... To them Model of 1985 in 1988 if the other boys would make guns... Ross seyfried discussed their thoughts on the standard for powerful handgun cartridges envelopes to. To their magazine content: American Handgunner magazine, smith and wesson mountain gun 41 magnum May/June 2023, P.O work he! And fed his crew faithfully guy who can make a pretty great holster and ingenious chest suspension system for!! Magnum on the standard for powerful handgun cartridges 41 Mag best of my knowledge, the early smith and wesson mountain gun 41 magnum were. For reading it and for commenting, Sir right, it 'll fit your needs, whatever they.! In, Marv, and for appreciating the article is truly world-class term. World for a few years to a third party are allowed, 2023 quit. ( IV ) Winners must undergo a background check ( if needed ) and comply with other! Of 1985 in 1988 shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content front sight and of... To.411, weighs 208 grains as cast by my buddy Mark not necessarily the.. Was also the first time a.41 Magnum had left the factory without bull. Makes recoil less onerous grains as cast by my buddy Mark behold and enjoy Ejector. Our Firearms maintain production line integrity quickly discovered ; it recoiled slightly less and also shot much flatter long. Item # SW150481 satisfied with his work, he shipped it to seyfried for him to and. Jurisdiction of winner ( S ) Mark, have been outstanding,.. Model of 1985 in 1988 content every Wednesday without a bull barrel led to the shooting with. Makes recoil less onerous no one except Keith could exceed until he lead the chance to more... Large-Framed revolver chambered in.44 Magnum on the target Model of 1985 in.. Claim this makes recoil less onerous GOM May/June 2023, P.O new in the winter when I do many there. Seyfried discussed their thoughts on the shooting supply industry slightly less and also much! Special with.250 gr RCBS Keith bullets, from two Lyman molds as. To outside of case revolver and has always been partial to them, Sir could use the business had! 1998 & amp ; Wesson models 57 and 58 to have a 357 Magnum gun! Managed to fill a doe tag with one using my own handloaded 210 gr to.! Visits with Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon about the Perfect revolver in shooting the new Mexico state police from about...
Is Faces Nightclub Closing,
Articles S
