Hey Bill
I see what you are refering to about the 6" barrel impression, good point!

Hey BlackAges
According to the data I have, your gun was shipped sometime in early 1957. That would make the gun too early for the case you have posted. A period correct case would be the early black 44Mag case. As to the value? ? ? I have never had one of these cases in my hands and have seen only 5 or 6 different pictures of these cases. I have never seen one of these bought or sold so I have no benchmark for a price! I would venture a guess that a model 57 collector woud be the only person interested in one of these cases! ? ! ? (IMHO)

I would like to thank all those who have posted to this thread, you have contributed to my education in cases! The day is lost that I don't learn something!
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