April '64 - Model 57s

[NT430]

These early Model 57s were both shipped in April 1964, the first month of regular production of the .41 Magnum!

The 6" gun #237360 shipped April 1st (Happy Birthday) in it's "Velour" lined case.

The much younger 4" Model #237391 was shipped to Boston. also in it's birthday suit of velour, April 28th, '64.

 

[M29since14]

Very nice .41 Magnums. The old velour-lined cases certainly were a step up from the ones used for the 44s. Made quite a handsome combination.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

Wow, what a nice set of .41s you have there! Im still looking for a four inch.

 

[XTrooper]

Nice! Two thumbs up!

 

[ko41]

Sweet! Very nice pair.

KO

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

Those are really nice. I need to find the 4" now.

 

[29aholic]

Not bad JC, not bad...even though they have the little hole in the barrel

 

[SuperMan]

I have a 64 6" and would love to one day buy a 64 4" shooter...

There is one more 64 6" that is in a shop right now being "reduced" to 5"....but it will never look like Doc's original 5"....

Nice guns...

Bob

 

[29-1]

JC, I kinda miss the April Fool's Day gun Good to hear from you.
Chuck

 

[kennyb]

veryyyyy nice!

 

[gjamison]

very nice!!!

i have several 57's and 58's none are S serial numbered, that is one of my goals this year, to find one of these your both, this isn't going to be easy...

 

[jmark1651]

Great looking 41 magnums and cases. It just doesn't get better than that!

 

[NT430]

Thanks for the comments everybody....

 

[NT430]

Irish Twins

A couple of 57's both born in April '64...the 1st month of regular production....
a final look-see until their 50th....

 

[29-1]

J.C. thank goodness you're still with us. Good to see these 57s again.!
Regards
Chuck

 

[RUT]

>>These early Model 57s were both shipped in April 1964, the first month of regular production of the .41 Magnum!<<

And being an old geezer, I remember well when they were introduced!

 

[Florida Guy]

Happy b'day.

Very nice guns.

 

[jmfc606]

You have very good taste!!! My favorite S&W model!

 

[NT430]

J.C. thank goodness you're still with us. Good to see these 57s again.!
Regards
Chuck

Chuck, Glad to be here! For both of us, another year winding down...My youngest daughter graduates this year...and get this - she's considering the LE field with her eye on the FBI/ forensics! You just never know....

 

[Charlie Foxtrott]

I guess that some of us have to just be happy.

With our pedestrian grade guns. Although I will say that my blue 57 is an S series gun with the best blueing job that I have ever encountered on a pistol.