657-4 3"
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Smith & Wesson Model 57 - Wikipedia
Smith & Wesson Model 57 - Wikipedia
Skyhunter
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I've never seen a 3" 657!
I'll bet that recoil is "a bit snappy!"
Good looking revolver none the less.
WYT-P
Skyhunter
I'll bet that recoil is "a bit snappy!"
Good looking revolver none the less.
WYT-P
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Nice wheel gun!
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Help? As-in, "Should I buy this?"
Well, of course you should....
Well, of course you should....
The Mighty S&W
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Not sure what kind of help you’re looking for, but if you’re asking whether or not you should buy that the answer is “YES”. My first and only .41 Magnum is a model 57-2 with 6 inch barrel, and it is a fantastic hand cannon. I’d love to have a short barrel version like that one. If you haven’t owned/fired a .41 Magnum, you’re missing out.
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Smith & Wesson 657 No Dash & 657-4 Lew Horton
The 657-4 was among the Lew Horton Quartet Collector's Series of 3" N Frames. A few of us here have collected this series. The 6 digit SKU identifying the specific model. The 657-4 being the mim gun. I like them both but prefer shooting the earlier, no dash.
S&W 148119 Model 657 41 Mag, 3” barrel, stainless, RR/WO 154 units
S&W 148120 Model 610 10 MM, 3” barrel, stainless, RR/W 318 units
S&W 148121 Model 625 45 LC, 3” barrel, stainless, RR/WO 555 units
S&W 148122 Model 625 45 ACP, 3” barrel, stainless, RR/WO 155 units
The 657-4 was among the Lew Horton Quartet Collector's Series of 3" N Frames. A few of us here have collected this series. The 6 digit SKU identifying the specific model. The 657-4 being the mim gun. I like them both but prefer shooting the earlier, no dash.
S&W 148119 Model 657 41 Mag, 3” barrel, stainless, RR/WO 154 units
S&W 148120 Model 610 10 MM, 3” barrel, stainless, RR/W 318 units
S&W 148121 Model 625 45 LC, 3” barrel, stainless, RR/WO 555 units
S&W 148122 Model 625 45 ACP, 3” barrel, stainless, RR/WO 155 units
Yes, but not as snappy as the 629-1; the same gun in 44 magnum.
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SuperMan
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If you can get that one for a reasonable price I hope you bought it...as said there were only 150 of them and it is a real LH limited...
Almost everyone calls the original 657 (no-) 3" a LH gun because they originated the style with the 24 Combat Special...but there was over 5500 of them made and were not a LH exclusive...they were a Stocking Dealer Special...
Congratulations again on your find...and with loads that equal the original POLICE loading of a 210 grain lead bullet at 950 fps (from a 4" gun) are quite pleasant to shoot. I have had several of the original 3" guns and they are great shooters with the right loads...
Bob
ps...these will bring $2k plus on a good day on the auction sites...a standard 3" no- brings $1500+ daily...
Almost everyone calls the original 657 (no-) 3" a LH gun because they originated the style with the 24 Combat Special...but there was over 5500 of them made and were not a LH exclusive...they were a Stocking Dealer Special...
Congratulations again on your find...and with loads that equal the original POLICE loading of a 210 grain lead bullet at 950 fps (from a 4" gun) are quite pleasant to shoot. I have had several of the original 3" guns and they are great shooters with the right loads...
Bob
ps...these will bring $2k plus on a good day on the auction sites...a standard 3" no- brings $1500+ daily...
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That is a nice .41 Magnum.
KO
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Thanks for the Great information. I also have a 657 no- and really enjoy shooting it. When I came across the 657-4 I had never seen that style and options before so it did go home with me. Thanks again for the information.
629shooter
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I was unaware of that one.
Awesome find.
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Awesome find.
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