Model 57 41 magnum

[Aaron]

I put a Nickel plated 4" model 57 41 Magnum with the presentation wood box in the layaway, but now I can't remember if it was pinned and recessed. Based on the serial number N8770xx, it was made in 1981 and according to the smith and wesson catalog they did not eliminate the pinned and recessed until 1982. Then I come to this form and the catagorys for revolvers are (smith and wesson revolvers 1961--1980 3 screw pinned barrels )and (smith and wesson revolvers 1980 to present all non pinned barrels) I think my gun was made in 1981. Is it pinned or not. I know I could call the gun shop but I'm a litte to embarrased to asked them "what did I buy"
Thanks Aaron

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

Aaron,

If it was made in '81, it'll be pinned, but the serial # is closer to the '83 period (N800000 '80-'83) listed in the SCSW 3rd. The fact that it has a case isn't a dead give away, because they could be ordered witht he case after the non pinned guns came along.

Better go look at it.

 

[toroflow1]

I have a 57 NIB with serial # N8771xx and it is not pinned but it is recessed. My guess is yours is the same (no pin).

 

[max]

I have an N878xxx M-57 that is recessed, but not pinned.

 

[David LaPell]

Recessed but not pinned, made in 1981

 

[Aaron]

I called the gun shop today, I asked them to look at my gun. They said it was indeed pinned and recessed. Hope hes right.
I will be picking it up the 1st of March. I will know for sure then.

Thanks for all of you guys input. I will keep you posted
Aaron

 

[Rugskipper]

I called the gun shop today, I asked them to look at my gun. They said it was indeed pinned and recessed.

Must be one of the last. Cool idea for a new thread----highest observed serial number of a pinned and recessed N frame. So far Aaron's in the lead.

 

[Geronimo Jim]

Good reason to dig some of those old Smith's out of the safe!

 

[S.B.]

Pinned and recessed 57-0 number N6503**, never looked up the birth date? I bought it out of North Pole Alaska a few years back.

Steve