Model 57 worth

martyj · #1 07-02-2010, 09:44 AM

It is in 90% with wood box and mop and brush. I would say it has a pinned 6" barrel and they are asking 600.00.
Sorry for the lack of info just thought you guys would know better than I

tbury · #2 07-02-2010, 09:54 AM

BUY IT!

I have 3 model 57s only one came with a box and the least I paid was $775. Even though prices have seemed to be dropping a little bit lately, $600 for a gun as you describe is a good deal. JMHO

martyj · #3 07-02-2010, 10:14 AM

It is a non dash model he claims in a wooden s&w box. I dont know that much about S&W prices.
thank you

jubela#4 · #4 07-02-2010, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbury

BUY IT!

I have 3 model 57s only one came with a box and the least I paid was $775. Even though prices have seemed to be dropping a little bit lately, $600 for a gun as you describe is a good deal. JMHO

+1

It sounds like you can't go wrong with this. I have two model 57's myself.

GLL · #5 07-02-2010, 10:29 AM

It all depends on how you define a 90% gun !

Buy my definition that is too much money.

Jerry

martyj · #6 07-02-2010, 11:23 AM

S&W model 57 .41 mag in box (original) 6" bbl. : Revolvers at GunBroker.com
I guess the grips look original to the gun but dont line up perfectly.
I consider that important but is easily fixed compared to pitting at least in my book.

stk622 · #7 07-02-2010, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyj

S&W model 57 .41 mag in box (original) 6" bbl. : Revolvers at GunBroker.com
I guess the grips look original to the gun but dont line up perfectly.
I consider that important but is easily fixed compared to pitting at least in my book.

Yeah, whats up with the grips? I never saw that before on any revolvers I've had, or handled....

kennyb · #8 07-02-2010, 08:15 PM

well...aside from the grips a 90%gun (if it is) is just not that great of condition...if it has only been shot a few times and stored in a safe...why only 90%?in the last pic the bottom of the presentation case appears damaged...as if it is water damage...i would have some questions of the seller...hope this helps

WVfishguy · #9 07-02-2010, 08:26 PM

I'd have to see the frame under the grips before I'd consider the gun shown. S&W would have never let a gun out the door with grips fitted in such a way.

My 57 no dash is my favorite gun, period - and I've got a lot of revolvers.

I only paid $500 for my 57, but I would not take $900 for it. It's in perfect shape, and who knows if I could replace it?

I've actually been finding quite a bit of .41 mag brass and bullets, although it takes a little shopping.

Cpo1944 · #10 07-03-2010, 04:45 PM

I think I know whats wrong with the grips , the pin inside at the bottom has worked out of one grip side , allowing the grips to twist .Put it back in and they will line up nice and tight- till you shoot it again .
My m-57 does it a lot while shooting heavy loads.

martyj · #11 07-04-2010, 10:45 AM

Thank you for your comments and help.
Ive always wanted one along with a 29