SW model 57- when was it made

[Maddawg46]

I bought a used model 57 with a 6" barrel 20 years ago at a gun show. This revolver has a pinned barrel and counterbored cylinder. The bluing almost looks like black chrome. When did SW quit pinning and counter boring cylinders. It's a real beauty. It was much nicer looking than the new ones at the time.
Don't shoot it much anymore, but may start again!

 

[P&R Fan]

They stopped pinning and recessing them in 1982.
The M57s are great revolvers. I have a 4" one that is P&R and love it. They're getting harder to find these days, as is ammo.
We'd like to see a picture.
Jim

 

[SAColt]

Hope i'm not hijacking, but instead of starting another thread; I thought I might get an answer to my question here.

I have a Mod.57 nickle 6in. no dash sn #6484XX. there are 4 digits and the letter and numbers A20 on the crane??? can someone tell me what those letters and numbers represent?

Thanks in advance

Steve

 

[Terry C]

Serial number should begin with S or N.

If it's N6484XX, then 1980.

Don't know about A20, but the other digits are assembly numbers.

Check the crane numbers against any stampings you find on the gripframe.

 

[pownal55]

I know what you mean when you say "black chrome" my six inch 57 appears to have the highest polish before bluing of any Smith I own.

 

[Doc44]

A20 was stamped by the person(s) who helped manufacture your Model 57.

Bill

 

[SAColt]

Thanks guys.