Early Model 57 with letter

[Gun Relics]

Congratulations on acquiring a wonderful example of the Model 57.
The fact that it is housed in the velour lined case only elevates its collectibility as an early first year example. The condition is wonderful and should provide you much enjoyment. Well done.

Thank you, I am grateful for the information. Somebody else mentioned this to me, but I did not realize this velvet lined case was a first year thing.

 

[22hipower]

Somebody else mentioned this to me, but I did not realize this velvet lined case was a first year thing.

Yes, first year and harder to find than the gun. Figure $500 for a nice one, if you can find one.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[dobegrant]

Very nice, congratulations, I have a 6” 57 from 1964, great gun

 

[Gun Relics]

I was in touch with S&WHF and they are re-writing the letter because these are the original stocks. Thanks to Doc44, Mike Helms and Don Mundell.