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Old 02-04-2011, 02:19 AM
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1973 Pinned & Recessed Model 57, just picked it up this past weekend.[IMG]
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Old 02-04-2011, 05:24 AM
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Congratulations. Two of my favorites in one package. Nickel finish, and 4" N frame. I'd be chomping at the bit to take it to the range.
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Old 02-04-2011, 07:25 AM
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Beautiful!! I'd love to find a pinned and recessed 57.
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Old 02-04-2011, 09:23 AM
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A gun is not a toy.

That said, I like your new model 57. Shoot it in good health.

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Old 02-04-2011, 09:38 AM
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thats a beautiful revolver
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Old 02-04-2011, 12:27 PM
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great find, shoot it in good health.......I will find a P&R blue steel 57 to match my 58 one of these days...
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That's a beauty. Enjoy!
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Congratulations, very nice indeed!
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Old 02-04-2011, 01:20 PM
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I love 57's. They are great guns, but they require handloading to be able to realy appreciate what they can do.

I don't want to rain on your parade, but I belive that your gun has been refinished at some point based on that one picture of the right side. The side plate fit is indicative of an aftermarket re-finish. Are there any markings on the left side of the grip frame to indicate a trip back to the factory?

Also, does it have an N on the rear face of the cylinder, or on the grip frame under the grips? It's possible that it started life as a blued gun, but was nickeled at some point in its past.
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Old 02-04-2011, 01:54 PM
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please be careful where you point that thing, regardless of loaded status.
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Old 02-04-2011, 02:58 PM
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What's crazy is, I really have no use for these lg frame Smiths but I can't stay away from them. Thanks for all the comments.
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I quit making excuses for buying guns a loooonngg time ago.

One of mine was, "I can use this for..............".

Now I need them sorely for my desire to own them.
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