Model 57 (no dash) 4”

[JeffD607]

I found a Model 57 (no dash) Serial #S250XXX (I don’t remember the last 3). That puts it at 1964-1965. Bluing is in great condition, but it has the wrong grips (football cutout targets). I think they are asking too much at $1600.00. Am I crazy being that it could be a first year model?

 

[lowriderfxr]

Depends on how badly you want a 57. 1600 is a bit high for a 57 but I’ve seen them for 1300 and 1400. The cokes will cost you 500 or 600 if you want to make it right , but then you’ll have special revolver. It’s your call based on these things and others. See if they will take a little less, it’s not crazy.

 

[22hipower]

Too much especially without the "cokes" and the rather rare correct first year box. I paid $500 for one of the first year boxes for my first year 57 and rarely see them for sale. The "cokes" are going to be at least $500 and likely more for nice ones. That makes at least another $1,000 to make the package correct. It'd say $1600 is about right for the correct package, maybe another Benjamin or two if in great condition, but not $2600.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[JeffD607]

It is in a scratched up mahogany presentation box with the tools and manual, but I have an empty box in perfect condition. My only added expense would be the cokes and I can refinish the scratched box and sell it and the grips to offset the cost of the cokes.

 

[Model19man]

I think you better go for it.

 

[22hipower]

It is in a scratched up mahogany presentation box with the tools and manual, but I have an empty box in perfect condition. My only added expense would be the cokes and I can refinish the scratched box and sell it and the grips to offset the cost of the cokes.

Ok, but if it is truly a first year box it would have shipped in a velour lined mahogany box and those aren't just any old S&W presentation case. Here's a picture of what it should look like.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

https://flic.kr/p/2oY2rUy https://www.flickr.com/photos/194934231@N03/

 

[JeffD607]

Yep, that’s what it looks like. The wood part looks the same as the one that I have and the scratched up one has the blue velour inserts.

 

[M29since14]

The price seems high to me, but everything does these days. Since you’ve already got the correct velour-lined box, if you want it and you’ve got the money to spare, you might as well buy it. As Many said, try to get the seller to give you a hundred or two off.

 

[charlie sherrill]

Where are you going to find another one. You never pay too much for a nice collectible gun, you just buy it too soon. If you live long enough it will be worth what you paid or more.

 

[SuperMan]

If you look over on GunBroker completed auctions, N-prefix 4" 57s have sold for $9-1500 in the last 90 days... One S-prefix with Cokes sold for $1765....

There aren't a lot of 4" 57s out there for sale especially with a "S" prefix...

 

[BigMuddy]

For me, only two questions to answer. Do I want it, and can I afford it? Since I really want an S prefix 4” 57 I would get it and have a 657 for sale.

Dan

 

[A10]

Please enlighten me, were the Special Targets (Cokes) standard or special order on the first year 57s? I always thought period correct diamond targets or magnas were standard and the Special Targets an option.

 

[Doc44]

Coke bottle stocks made of Goncalo alves were standard on the Model 57 until being phased out in favor of diamond target stocks made of Goncalo alves beginning in early 1966.

Bill

 

[Hair Trigger]

I found a Model 57 (no dash) Serial #S250XXX (I don’t remember the last 3). That puts it at 1964-1965. Bluing is in great condition, but it has the wrong grips (football cutout targets). I think they are asking too much at $1600.00. Am I crazy being that it could be a first year model?

If it looks as good as my 6" M57 S319xxx I'd give $1600 for it, with the football targets. I didn't get factory stocks when I bought mine and gave $1300 for it 5 years ago.

 

[JeffD607]

Does anybody know where I can find a set of cokes if I pull the trigger? The only two sets that I can find are both buggered.

 

[oldrookey617]

Altamont has new ones, in Ohio, $98..

 

[Jcon72]

Altamont has new ones, in Ohio, $98..

That would be downright sacrilegious on a gun like that.

 

[SS57]

Where are you going to find another one. You never pay too much for a nice collectible gun, you just buy it too soon. If you live long enough it will be worth what you paid or more.

Great point. I bought this S298*** a little over 10 years ago. If/when I sell it I think it will have been a good investment.