S&W Presentation Case?

['79 Magnum GT]

In 2013 I purchased an older M29-2 from 1964-65 with a S253505 Serial #. It came with this presentation case. I doubt it's an actual S&W but I don't know for sure. It's no where near as nice as my other official cases. Anyone have any ideas? It's wood but not like the good ones, there's like a wood grain wallpaper covering on it

Rick

 

[VM]

Rick, you MAY have a valuable case there.
I believe there were some early model 57 cases that used that style coverings.
There are many box experts that will chime in soon

 

[VM]

Here is an old post I just found for you

Thread '**SOLD** Rare First Year Model 57 Contact Paper Velour Case'

Jan 9, 2025

Early First Year Production Woodgrain Contact Paper Presentation Case with Velour Lining.

$350 shipped OBO.

• 410bore
• Replies: 1
• Forum: Accessories/Misc - For Sale or Trade

 

['79 Magnum GT]

Here is an old post I just found for you

Thread '**SOLD** Rare First Year Model 57 Contact Paper Velour Case'

Jan 9, 2025

Early First Year Production Woodgrain Contact Paper Presentation Case with Velour Lining.

$350 shipped OBO.

• 410bore
• Replies: 1
• Forum: Accessories/Misc - For Sale or Trade

Holy Hell!!!!! lol
I can't believe this box is the real thing. I thought it was just an old something that the guy tossed in.
Thank you very much VM!!!

Rick

 

['79 Magnum GT]

Just traded it for a set of N-Frame Target grips and a S&W Fluted Screwdriver. Both parties are outrageously ecstatic!!!

 

[AC Man]

You guys got me interested. I have quite a few presentation wood cases including two first year model 57 with solid wood and velour interior. Have never seen a box with wood wall paper .Ever.

 

['79 Magnum GT]

You guys got me interested. I have quite a few presentation wood cases including two first year model 57 with solid wood and velour interior. Have never seen a box with wood wall paper .Ever.

Well AC, It's wood grain contact paper or something like that. I'm guessing, got no clue. I couldn't think of the word at the time. lol I don't know if it was for a Model 57 because it came with a Model 29-2 which had a 6.5" bbl. As far as I knew the 57 didn't.
UPDATE!: I was WRONG!!!!! The 57 did come in 6.5". Just looked it up. There I go lying through my teeth again.
Maybe the person that I traded it with has more info and will post it here if he sees this.

Rick

 

[RKmesa]

It is a presentation case for an early Model 57. Here are some photos of one that I used to own.

 

[RT44nut]

One of those experts chimed in while I was trying to put my thoughts down. That is a beautiful revolver with case.

I’m learning but my knowledge might fill a thimble. This is information was provided to me by Jcelect several years ago when he saw I was as crazy about cases as revolvers. There are some people on here that have forgotten more than I’ll ever know and maybe they will add something. Boxes and presentation cases don’t interest some but does others. Information is scattered by years and locations throughout the forum. I saw a post this morning with a question about a case. I wonder if boxes, cases, and tools had a location, would it be worth it?

Another problem I have is every time I find a rare box, I think it deserves the correct gun. I picked up a 1958/59 transition case a couple of weeks ago! This is a great, very expensive addiction!

 

['79 Magnum GT]

This is what the box looked like when I received back in 2013. I took the grips off and put the proper target stocks on. No tools or paper work came with it.

Rick

 

[Doc44]

The Model 57 was only manufactured with a 4, 6, and 8 3/8-inch barrel; no 6 1/2-inch. The presentation cases with paper covering were most likely a failed experiment, but rather than throw them away, S&W issued them with a few Model 57s.

Bill

 

['79 Magnum GT]

The Model 57 was only manufactured with a 4, 6, and 8 3/8-inch barrel; no 6 1/2-inch. The presentation cases with paper covering were most likely a failed experiment, but rather than throw them away, S&W issued them with a few Model 57s.

Bill

Ok, I got that from Wikipedia. I was lazy, My fault. But the M-29 with a 6.5 did fit in there nicely.

Rick