Recently I looked at a model 57 no dash which was rumored to be in the presentation case, like new, with all accessories. Of course, when I saw the box, it looked alright on the outside except for the latches, they were spring loaded and had to be pushed, both inside I believe? The latches had circular tabs that needed to be pushed inwards to open this case, much like a cheap briefcase. Internally the box was just 2 pieces of gray foam, no cuts in it or anything. So fast forward to today, I call my FFL to tell him I don't want the 57 no dash since it was trapped for a scope which was done post production. He then tells me a S&W collector told him that the box was correct, except the interal linings and what not was all removed. I myself still think the box was wrong. I am familiar with the wood presentation cases which have a buckle which either snaps up to the lid or perhaps it snaps down to the bottom. But either way, a snap latch.
Were there ever presentation cases with a spring loaded latch?
I was also wondering were they different hinge types, such as a double hinge vs 1 long hinge which ran almost the entire length of the box?
Were there ever presentation cases with a spring loaded latch?
I was also wondering were they different hinge types, such as a double hinge vs 1 long hinge which ran almost the entire length of the box?
