Model 57 No Dash Nickel Recessed But Not Pinned???

[AC Man]

I just bought a nickel model 57 8 3/8 barrel new in the box unfired. The kicker is I just realised the pics show it is recessed but not pinned barrel. Is this one of those transition models where they used what ever parts they had? I have not received it yet. On line purchase waiting on delivery.

Smith says 57 no dash pinned and recessed nickel.

57 - 1 No nickel and no recessed and pinned. I'm confused.

 

[71vette]

You probably nailed it. Transition gun.

 

[murphydog]

Yes. In my observations, such guns from this era usually had the unpinned barrel and recessed cylinder. For whatever reason, the factory seems to have produced more older cylinders to use up.

 

[22hipower]

Often seen with 629s; a few 4 inch P&R, lots more apparently with one or the other.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[AC Man]

Is this going to kill the value with not being a pinned barrel. Lord knows I should have known better since I collect them. It is a 57 no dash recessed cylinder.

 

[Muley Gil]

It shouldn't make much difference. If it were mine and I decided to sell it, I'd advertise it as a "rare, transitional model".

 

[stansdds]

Sounds like a transitional piece. S&W did not waste parts, so when an engineering change occurred, it was very common to have a batch of firearms produced with a mix of old and new parts. Does it increase value? I don't think so, but there are some who would disagree.

 

[Hair Trigger]

Is this going to kill the value with not being a pinned barrel. Lord knows I should have known better since I collect them. It is a 57 no dash recessed cylinder.

Value is going to be partly based on the age of the gun anyway. That one is one of the last "no-dash" guns, rather than one of the first, and will normally bring less than an earlier manufactured version. Nickel will help the value, as will the ANIB condition (if that can be verified). Hang on to it, original production M57's will only increase in value over time.

 

[Birdhunter6]

My 13-2 is also recessed but not pinned.

 

[AC Man]

My 13-2 is also recessed but not pinned.

What are the odds? I have a 13 - 2 as well from 1974 pinned and recessed. It was my first handgun at 18. Bought it for feral pigs.

 

[AC Man]

Ok it is confirmed it is a 57 no dash nickel 8 3/8 recessed but not pinned.

Serial number is N876898 Can some one date this gun? Thanks!

 

[22hipower]

It's probably going to be 1982; you'll need a letter to know for sure. Or, join the SWCA and Dr. Jinks will provide the month and year for free. Anyone with the number of nice S&Ws you're acquiring should be a SWCA member anyway. . . .and should also be a member of the S&W Historical Foundation. . . .and a $$$ contributing member of this Forum.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[AC Man]

Thanks to all replies. It has the Blue box, paper work,tools,wood presentation case unopened wrapped in factory cellophane,and original shipping carton.I wish it was pinned, but that is my fault. You know what they say about assumed.

 

[Hair Trigger]

I wish it was pinned, but that is my fault. You know what they say about assumed.

Don't hate it because it isn't pinned, a M57 no-dash is a nice gun to own, with or without a pinned barrel. At the very least, keep looking and this one can be the trade or sale to get the next one.

 

[toad67]

Sounds like you need a SCoSW, LOL....

 

[Hair Trigger]

Sounds like you need a SCoSW, LOL....

I would say he just needs to avoid gun purchases that aren't hands-on inspections. It's too easy to miss something that small when all you have are photographs and an incomplete description to go on.

 

[AC Man]

I would say he just needs to avoid gun purchases that aren't hands-on inspections. It's too easy to miss something that small when all you have are photographs and an incomplete description to go on.

Actually every firearm I have bought on line was as good or better than described. This is the only one that caught me off guard and that goes back to around 22 purchases.

 

[AC Man]

It's probably going to be 1982; you'll need a letter to know for sure. Or, join the SWCA and Dr. Jinks will provide the month and year for free. Anyone with the number of nice S&Ws you're acquiring should be a SWCA member anyway. . . .and should also be a member of the S&W Historical Foundation. . . .and a $$$ contributing member of this Forum.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

Hi Jeff. I am not familiar with what you mentioned but interested and will do so. Since I retired and started collecting older Smith revolvers sounds like something I would like to be involved in.