I have recently acquired a Model 57 (8-3/8 inch barrel, nickel finish) serial number N6180xx. The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson tells me that this gun was manufactured between 1969 (when they switched to the "N" prefix serial numbers) and 1982 (when the Model 57-1 was introduced). Can anyone give me any more specific information than that?
The gun is really pristine, and came with a presentation case which I have had expertly reconditioned. I've attached a few photos (inexpert as they may be).
Thanks.
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