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Is my Model 57's standard trigger original?
According to the Standard Catalog M57s came with a target hammer and target trigger. My no-dash M57 has a target hammer, but a standard trigger. Is it possible it came from the factory this way, or did someone do a trigger swap somewhere down the line? 
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03-01-2024, 03:18 PM
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As far as I know they were all 3T guns so I would expect the trigger was changed out at some point. What are the "dimples" on the side of the trigger? Somewhat looks like the marks left from a trigger shoe. Easy change though if you want to put in a target trigger. I bought a 4 inch 29-2 not too long ago that someone had decided needed a smooth trigger rather than grooved, it happens. Looks like a nice one.
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03-01-2024, 03:29 PM
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It is always possible for someone at the Factory to grab the wrong part during assembly
Over the years I have had two revolvers that I sent back to be corrected
It is also possible that a previous owner head the original trigger swapped out for a narrow one
If it is not to your liking you can always have your favorite local gunsmith change it out for a wider trigger
While I own Many Model 57s i only have three 4" model 57s. A Mountain Gun, Standard hHeavy barrel and a Factory engraved
This one is my favorite
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I suppose it's also possible the gun was special ordered with the .265" trigger.
That one has marks on the side of the trigger that look like set screw marks from a trigger shoe.
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03-01-2024, 05:40 PM
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While I own Many Model 57s i only have three 4" model 57s. A Mountain Gun, Standard hHeavy barrel and a Factory engraved
This one is my favorite |
Sure like those stocks on that one.
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I wish I'd gotten the factory Target stocks with my 6" M57. Had a set of black-ish Altamonts on it when I got it. Didn't like the color but like Altamonts as replacements (don't care so much if they get scratched/worn) so I put a different style of rosewood Altamont stocks on it.
That engraved one is gorgeous
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Sure like those stocks on that one.
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It left the factory with average looking checkered stocks
This revolver deserved better than that
Culina made these for me from French Cake Walnut
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A prior owner had trouble making up his mind.
Order or install a narrow trigger... then put on a trigger shoe.
Or maybe it was the first and second owners.
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Originally Posted by colt_saa
It is always possible for someone at the Factory to grab the wrong part during assembly
Over the years I have had two revolvers that I sent back to be corrected
It is also possible that a previous owner head the original trigger swapped out for a narrow one
If it is not to your liking you can always have your favorite local gunsmith change it out for a wider trigger
While I own Many Model 57s i only have three 4" model 57s. A Mountain Gun, Standard hHeavy barrel and a Factory engraved
This one is my favorite |
That is one stunning shootin’ iron! Thanks for sharing.
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It left the factory with average looking checkered stocks
This revolver deserved better than that
Culina made these for me from French Cake Walnut
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They're very, very nice. Here are the ones that came on my engraved 57, not bad but I like your Colina's better. Not sure if these were the factory originals.
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Sometimes there's no telling with S&W! Here's my nickel 4" Model 57 (ND) from 1980...target hammer but standard trigger. The case hardening on the hammer and trigger are a close match, so I suspect they are original to the revolver.
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