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I don't think as many were made as 629's, guys that have them keep them and there is a page full of them on Gunbroker right now.
SAFireman
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My first 41 mag was a 4" 657. Like a young fool, I traded it for a truck (it was a great trade at the time). I spent a loooooong time to find another. I will not be making the same mistake twice.
Good luck in your search
Good luck in your search
I had to settle for a 3" 657.
Those are very nice, and seem to be plentiful, at least for now. I even see many LH 3" listed. I can see myself owning one for sure.
But my "collection" of 4" stainless magnum no-dashes is missing a 657 and a 681.
Yes, they do not show up too often. At least not in really really good shape, hardly ever. If you want the box and papers it is even harder.
Keep looking.
I sent a pm last night with a few questions I had. Then woke up the morning to find the 681 withdrawn. I guess I am still looking!
That's okay, I'm in no hurry.
Smithboomer
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I had to settle for a nickel Model 57 with a 4" barrel. In truth, I didn't "settle". I love my 57 and wouldn't take a 657 in trade for it.
Too funny!
I found my 4" 657 at a local gun show. I literally saw it from across the exhibition hall. It appeared to be NIB, and was unfired. It did not remain so for long. It's now my favorite .41 Magnum.
Keep searching, one will turn up.
As I recall the 4 inch 657 was only made for one or two years around 1986-1987. I've never seen production numbers on the 4 inch but I have a hunch that it was fewer than the 5490 units produced of the 3 inch 657s.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...dsons-dealer-specials-regular-production.html
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http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...dsons-dealer-specials-regular-production.html
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