Full Details. Deployed military should use stateside address. It seemed the ideal choice for coppers issued a Smith nickel Model 10 with a 5 inch that allowed larger caliber Smith or Colt Revolvers but not hollow points. They hit really hard with that huge flat front. Manufactured in 1977/78. With bullets in the 200 to 240 grain class, you can shoot velocities near double that of the very popular .45 ACP. I never carried one on duty, but I have relied on a Model 58 or 57 Mountain Gun since retirement to get me home safe on many occasions. He is a master firearms instructor through NMDPS and continues to instruct in retirement. Two attributes of the .41 Mag. The S&W Standard Catalog refers to the first run from 1989 as The Mountain Revolver and subsequent runs as Mountain Guns. (I) Giveaway ends May 31, 2023. I really like the look of the Herrett (?) Velocities were anemic and accuracy was only mediocre with 200-250 gr. One is the Model 27 in .357 Magnum, the other is the Model 25 Classic .45 Colt which is (inexplicably) only offered with a 6.5 barrel. was a 4 Model 58 which looked much like a slightly larger Military & Police. This loading with the 220-gr. When you get ready to write the model 58 article, look me up. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. I have never felt the need for another holster. They took what they considered to be the best features of guns from the past and combined them with the advancements of that day. While the Smith & Wesson .41 Mag. In shooting the new Model 57, I was extremely impressed with all loads both in terms of accuracy as well as consistency. Required fields are marked *. My .44 Mountain Gun has also seen some time in a duty holster loaded with 200 gr. Custom Mossberg 500 at the Range and Live Turkey!. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Great article I just discovered. Fallin off ain't embarrassin..not gettin back on is. 41 Remington Magnum 44 Magnum . and in many North Carolina jurisdictions. Ready for sale is a Smith & Wesson 657-4 Mountain Gun double-action revolver in .41 Mag. A really fine article, and much appreciated. Fortunately for us, he loved revolvers. ; ^ ). Tom Campbell was in a unique position to make the gun he and Seyfried dreamed about a reality. Deployed military should use stateside address. There he worked in the uniform bureau and narcotics enforcement section and did two tours in the NMSP Training Bureau, retiring as a Sergeant in 2011. Overall condition is very good. With a history and tradition of fine gun making behind them, the Manurhin series of Revolvers is truly world-class. Smith & Wesson Model 57 No Dash,41 Magnum! MADE IN THE USA. No purchase necessary. | Id be happy to see some half-underlug L-frame options too. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Taurus has redesigned this sporting pistol for performance. He ground each chambers leading edge to shape one at a time on a surface grinder. The closest Im getting to a Mountain Gun is probably what Id call a Molehill Gun a S&W Model 27-2 .357 Magnum made in the late 1970s with a four inch barrel, nickel. .41 Magnum, 8 3/8 Inch Barrel, S&W Presentation Case, SMITH & WESSON MODEL 657 41 MAGNUM REVOLVER, Smith & Wesson Model 57 41 Magnum 6" Barrel 150481, Dan Wesson Model 41 41 Magnum V6 & VH4 - 144. The Mountain Gun series features a special light contour 4" barrel. Among other things, he produces stunning pictorial weapons history articles. A tip of the hat to Skeeter and all the others who made these classics possible! Click for more info Seller: Collectors Firearms Area Code: 832 $1,495.00 NEW THIS WEEK! It's similar its sister model chambered in .44 Magnum, the Smith & Wesson Model 29. They truly are tamers. The .44 Mountain Gun would have filled that niche wonderfully well, and the slightly lesser weight likely would have saved some effort walking around all day. This isn't your grandpa's muzzleloading system. I wish the mothership was listening to you, Mike 2. This performance level can also be achieved in the .45 Auto Rim case loaded within .45 ACP +P pressures, if you happen upon a .45 ACP Mountain Gun. I should have bought more. The .41 began in none other than famed gun expert and visionary Elmer Keith's mind. Sell your smith and wesson .41 magnum for FREE today on GunsAmerica! Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM May/June 2023, P.O. They were typically .44 Specials, but were also chambered in .44-40, .38-40, .45 Colt, and .455, among others. Launching these bullets faster will improve trajectory, but the performance gained is not worth the price paid in recoil. Some nicks on left side of barrel at the front sight and bottom of grips. Keith bullets at about 1,065 fps and 280 gr. A 10mm L frame is at the top of my wish list, too. They existed side by side- for a while. Gun #: 997108610. Now, what did you do for lunch, yesterday? Store Hours-Thurs-Fri-10AM-8PM Sat-, NEW PRICE Listed is a like new unfired, Smith & Wesson, Model 57, No Dash, 41 Mag Revolver. Dirty Harry gave it a huge boost on screen. The guns were developed in the 1960s by Robert Mainhardt and Art Biehl through their joint company MB Associates. Smith & Wesson, Model 57, No Dash, 41 Mag Revolver, SMITH & WESSON MODEL 57-1 41 MAG REV TTT BOX & PAPERS, SMITH & WESSON MODEL 657 3" BARREL 41 MAGNUM REVOLVER, Freedom Arms Model 97 Premier .44 Special Packer style 3 1/2' custom barrel round butt, Very Lightly Handled Ruger Blackhawk Three Screw .41mag, 6.5" Barrel, New Old Stock Ruger Blackhawk Three Screw .41magnum, 6.5" Barrel. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. The longer a bullet is, all other things being equal, the more accurate it should be at long range. The S&W 57 basically felt like another classic. Im glad guys like Tom Campbell were in a place to build them, too. Hard to beat a 240 [emailprotected] for most things you might do with a Mtn Gun, Proven by guys like Keith, Skelton, and Seyfried. It's my go to woods gun, and I don't imagine anything replacing it either. Before there were scopes or red dots there were iron sights. Serial number - CCU9230. Thank. I was very pleased with the custom revolver they crafted. However, the Model 58 didnt catch on for a couple of reasons (see the accompanying sidebar). and .44 Mag., .41 Spl. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. He left S&W and went to work for Safariland shortly after production started, but the gun he left behind was a hot seller. Kevin ran the firearms program and was the chief armorer for NMSP for 13 years. LARGE. It takes craftsmen to assemble them, and it makes them more expensive, but I think the market would support them. If anybody reading knows different, please sing out! The consummate hunting handgun, scarce in this califber and configuration. It has a 6.5 inch barrel. He took one of the first 4.0-inch specimens with him to Alaska and brought down a pair of caribou (at typically lengthy Keith yardages), and he was thoroughly impressed with the cartridge and the revolver. $50 PREPAID CARD. Moreso in the winter when I can layer up to hide it well. Sales werent great, and this line of thinking eventually resulted in the Model 24 being discontinued in 1966. Any sixgunner spending much time with the cartridge soon develops some favorite loads. Seyfried sent the cylinder to Campbell so he could reproduce it for his project gun. I carry the SWCs in the gun but use the WFNs in my speedloaders in case things get sporty. Back when I worked for a living, there was a period when I carried a 4 Model 29 in the car as a bail-out gun, filled with rhino roller loads; and occasionally for off duty (with Special lead hollow point loads). They followed this with one chambered in .45 ACP soon after. Cast bullet choices to provide thumpers (as Seyfried called the slow-moving heavy bullets) are out there for the .41 Mag as well. Only one left, a 3rd HE. The conversation took place back in the 1980s, when these shooters were known for their prowess with semiautomatics in action pistol competition. So, some tried to give the .41 Mag. However, while the .41 Mag. The SCSW, 4th Edition, says premium for nickel, EXC - $950, VG - $750. There isn't a much better combination for solid firepower and good handling. 46-59013; .41 Magnum Caliber; 6 Barrel; Blue Finish; Wood Grips; Original Box with Papers; Made 1980; Perfect Action and Bore; See All Ph, Guns Listing ID: 724961First introduced in 1964 and now offered through the companys Classics line, the Smith & Wesson Model 57 is a robust revolver built on a large, carbon steel N-fram, Up for Sale is my Smith & Wesson Model 57 No Dash .41 Magnum with the 8 3/8" Barrel and Nickel Finish. How cool would that be? Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. So, if you want to replicate the .44 Specials stand-in role for the .44 Mag., this would be the way to fly. I believe that one was worth the long-time search. He wrote an excellent article about it in the October 1989 edition of Guns & Ammo magazine. This revolver has an extremely smooth double-action, one of the smoothest we've had here at D4, we the trigger must have some custom work. Thomas, I think you could make a pretty strong case for that Mountain Lite being the ultimate backpacking sidearm, at least in the lower 48 and with thoughtful ammo selection. ; ^ ), Well spoken, Sir. Its a sweet spot load also, full house Mags are just too much for me. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Its a little expensive. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Whether you're shooting a pistol, revolver, or rifle, you can be sure your Performance Center gun is made with a close . I bought a pair for an N frame square and N frame round butt about 15 years ago. The sixgun at bottom has The Smith & Wesson Model 57 Classic is a modern version of the original 57 that was introduced in 1964. Sightings of these guns are few and far between. I wear it in a chest rig in my jeep when out in the mountains. Ive never owned one in .45 ACP, but I bought the first .45 Colt model I found in a local gun shop. Full-house magnums are best fired in moderation through a 4 Model 29, even more so with a Mountain Gun. I was very impressed with the Model 57 Classics. Campbell built the first Mountain Gun essentially by hand in the model shop (located in the original Springfield Armory testing facility and range). I remember the Mountain Guns and always wished I had bought one. tested, giving velocities from 1,4501,550 fps depending upon barrel length, I really feel most S&W sixguns will last a lot longer if the load is cut back to around 19 grains. Customized combat revolver with chopped hammer, thinned trigger guard and custom grips. All were square butt frames with .265 serrated triggers and .400 hammers. When S&W starts making them again, Im okay with them starting with that one! He was commander of the NMSP Pistol Team and competed with a revolver throughout his career. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. I foolishly let go of it and recently after 33 years of looking acquired other one. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM DIY 2022, P.O. I think S&W would be smart to return a half-lug model to the line, since the full lug of the 686 adds a lot of weight for a carry gun. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1G7xXag, Give a Gift Accuracy was exceptional, stacking these big bullets into a grapefruit-sized group at 50 yards from field positions. Blackhawks. Learn the difference between revolvers and semi-auto pistols and what makes them different. You make a very good point- we are just temporary caretakers. Compare. bullet at around 900 fps. Im not a big bore guy myself (Im content with .357 for most things), but the appeal of the Mountain Guns is obvious even to me. S&W is the largest manufacturer of handguns in the United States. Thank you, Kevin. Welcome to the forum from another 41 Mag nut. Model 29 with smaller holes in the barrel and cylinder. I have a 41 mag mountain gun serial # cje8712. I was also surprised to find that Trausch made grips for these guns. Made around 1965. One, the adjustable-sight Model 57, was intended as a serious big-game revolver. SMALL. After hearing about Evans good fortune, I think I should start volunteering to sweep the floors in your shop. Deaf Smith, I carry that combination often too, and I also have no complaints. Thank you kindly for reading it and for shouting out, Sir. Required fields are marked *. The other, the Model 58, primarily envisioned by Keith and Jordan, was to be a powered-up police revolver with fixed sights. Your great article and images caused me to long for my crop of model 24s and 624s. They designed the .41 Magnum to. Blued finish with very light rings on the cylinder Overall shows very little use. I use a S&W 624 (no dash) .44 Spl. USED Smith and Wesson 657 41 magnum 3" barrel, 6 round cylinder WE DO NOT SHIP INTERNATIONALLY. 1/3 Down, a 1/3 in 30 Days 1/3 in 60 Days. Classic Ruger single action revolver manufactured in 2002. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Concealed Carry 2023, P.O. Contest void where prohibited by law. The woods of the U.S. may not be as wild as they used to be, but these big bore, skinny barreled guns still make sense. was introduced in 1964, a standard heavy loading consisting of a 220-gr. Ill reach out to you about that. I kind of hate the Mountain Gun engraving on the barrels and really wish S&W had stuck with both the finish treatment and clean barrel of the original Mountain Revolvers. I have several Mountain Guns and a pair of the Mountain Revolvers. Maybe if enough of us send those emails, they will listen. Except for the bore diameter, it was a dead-ringer for the .44 Magnum Model 29 and could be had in several of the Model 29s cataloged barrel lengths (4.0, 6.0, and 8.38 inches). For the lower 48, I think it is about the Perfect Packin Pistol. That Model 69 is about the closest thing we have to a Mountain Gun these days, I think. Its accuracy is noteworthy, and it makes a superior everyday round when fueled by Unique or Power Pistol to 1,050-1,115 fps. At 3.5 creep-free pounds, the Model 57s single-action trigger pull really lived up to the crispness clichs of breaking icicles and glass rods. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. MODEL 317 KIT GUN. Lay-a-, Ser no N178944, 4", Has been fired, Shows a little wear at muzzle, 95% Blue, Grips are numbered to gun and are in nice shape, Comes with orginal box, NO tools or paperwork, Buyer pays 45.00 shipp, Excellent plus overall condition. Im picturing that nickel plated 27-2 Molehill Gun- Sweet! Teach them the truth, and let them sort thru the cobwebs of liberalism that have infested their minds. (II) Limit one entry per household. While a proven fight stopper, like the FBI's 10mm, the .41 would prove to be too much for many officers to shoot effectively and it was soon replaced. Wow. Those who take up the .41 Mag. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Performance Center Edition. Description: Smith and Wesson Model 57-5 "Mountain Gun" .41 Magnum 4" BBL. Its good to know that Mr. Marshall is still kicking; the last thing I read from him was shortly after he retired and went to Roscommon County. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. I think that ones a keeper. 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