Model 57 w/ box and papers. I want it

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You guys told me one year ago when I joined this forum that revolver collecting could be addictive. It has been. I have a few more lemon squeezers, a couple more top breaks, a couple 617's, 3 model 10's, a 15 and Bodyguard 38. But I can stop any time I want. ;)

Still am fairly new to the collecting and would like some advice. I have the opportunity to buy a Smith & Wesson .41 Magnum Revolver Model 57 w/ Original Box & Paperwork. I have yet to lay my eyes on it but when I do I will have to make a decision right then to buy it or not. I want to be prepared best I can. The only other information I have is this picture. I have looked around here and see that some of you have the model 57 fever and collect them. I may have that fever. Can you give me a range as to what you think a fair price for this six shooter might be? I don't know about the dash# or any other details. A range in value would be OK. I will get to see it tomorrow. Thank you.

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if it has all the papers and minty gun, you may have to spend a grand or a lttle more. not nearly as many nickel guns were made.
 
In the world famous s&w nickel finish no second guessing from me my plastic is in my hand already. I just can refuse any pretty gal when she's dressed up in nickel. I have a NIB m57 in the safe somewhere still unshot.
Her nickel finish just cranks me up.
 
If its not a brand new reproduction Smith has come out with than its an original 57, pinned and recessed. There were no 57 "dashes" produced. It appears to be NIB in the correct box. You need to look at the S/N....if it starts with an "S" than the gun NIB is worth around $2,500. If it starts with a "N" then you are looking at a fair value of around $1,100. It appears to be a 4" barrel length. If by chance (and I seriously doubt it), its a factory 5", you are looking at $12,000 or higher being NIB
 
41Magdude said:
If its not a brand new reproduction Smith has come out with than its an original 57, pinned and recessed. There were no 57 "dashes" produced. It appears to be NIB in the correct box. You need to look at the S/N....if it starts with an "S" than the gun NIB is worth around $2,500. If it starts with a "N" then you are looking at a fair value of around $1,100. It appears to be a 4" barrel length. If by chance (and I seriously doubt it), its a factory 5", you are looking at $12,000 or higher being NIB
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I think you mean it appears to be a 6" barrel, don't you? That's not a 4".
 
Doc44 has a picture of his 5"er posted here and OP's sure looks an inch longer. Since Doc's is 1 of only 2 made, seems unlikely it could be a 5.
If your 57 checks out to be as nice as the single picture looks, I'd say under a thousand is goers and much over would be thinkers.
 
So if Doc has one of two then there is a chance..... I'll take my ruler just in case. :)
 
Well I was able to learn a bit more about this 57 tonight. Condition is described as very good to excellent overall. Nice high gloss nickel finish in perfect operating condition. It is a 6" with a pinned barrel, serial of N6066XX, . Box is described as very good also. My Standard Catalog S&W 3rd says the value then was ANIB $650, Exc $575, VG $400.
Any more opinions would be welcomed. Thanks.
 
Unfortunately the catalog is quite out-dated;)
The blue book numbers are usually pretty low on most S&W's too, but currently they seem kind of high on nickel 57's...
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
N prefix ser. no. $850 $750 $650 $550 $400 $350 $300

Plus adding 25% for nickel and 10% for P&R....go figure.
What is the seller asking??
 
It has no asking as it is in an estate auction.
So if in fact it is 95% = $650
Add 25% for nickel + $155
Add 10% for P&R + $65
Total estimated value = $870
Same numbers with the pristine box and papers?
 
Box? ? ?

Same numbers with the pristine box and papers?

That would be a 2 piece blue cardboard box not a presentation case!
You can add $125-$175 for the presentation case and tools/papers.
jcelect
 
Thank you for correcting me.
That is a presentation case.
There is something about having a nice revolver in a presentation case... it is very desirable to me. This would be a nice addition to my collection. Thanks for the great information.
 
Just my opinion AGAIN. See posts 2,4,9 and 11. I was thinking more like 98%. If you really want it... use your best discretion, as you know beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Good luck!
 
r3captain said:
Just my opinion AGAIN. See posts 2,4,9 and 11. I was thinking more like 98%. If you really want it... use your best discretion, as you know beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Good luck!
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Agreed. Here's the way that I think about this: If I find a S&W that I'm specifically searching for I will simply be happy to pay an asking price that I feel is reasonable, the past market be dammed. It's 2014 AD. The Beaver Cleaver days are long gone. This one is beautiful but not one I'd opt for right now.

The guns we all love are not being made anymore, so if I find one and want it, chances are that it will come home to me.

Please don't ask me how I feel about kittens!
 
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