Model 57 age
I can use some help dating a six inch nickel Model 57 .41mag. The number under the crane is N834xxx under the number it says MOD.57 with no dash after the model Number. I understand they added a -2,
-3, and -4 after the model number at different dates. When did they add the dashes and what does each dash mean? Thanks for your help.
-3, and -4 after the model number at different dates. When did they add the dashes and what does each dash mean? Thanks for your help.
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.41 dude..
The model 57 was introduced in 1964. Your model 57 was built in 1981.
In 1982 the 57-1 came along with elimination of the cylinder counterbore, and pinned barrel, also a change in the cylinder length to 1.67". Nickel finished was eliminated in 1986.
In 1988 the 57-2 introduced a new yoke retention, radius stud package, and floating hand.
In 1990 the 57-3 began with a longer stop notch in the cylinder, then in 1992 they deleted the 4" and 8 3/8" barrels, and went to blue finish only.
Smith ceased production of the model 57's in 1993.0 -
.41 dude,,,,,,, I forgot,,,,,, WELCOME to the forum 0 -
Thank you your help, and thanks for the welcome. I have been out of the shooting sports for a few years.(I have been back to enjoying shooting for the past year and a half.)I am also VERY new to online forums. I feel like a kid in a candy store, it's great. 0
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