The Mossberg 500 Pump Action Shotgun is one of the most popular home defense shotguns on the market. Thanks Kevin, you have re-affirmed my love affair with the 657 Mountain Guns. View. While 20 grains of #2400 has been perfectly safe in every .41 Mag. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. was introduced in 1964, a standard heavy loading consisting of a 220-gr. off the Model 29 .44 Mag. The Classic Model 57 was introduced by S&W at the 2009 SHOT Show. A .41 Magnum and a Smith J frame got me home on several occasions when things looked grim Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). So, some tried to give the .41 Mag. Store Hours-Thurs-Fri-10AM-8PM Sat-, NEW PRICE Listed is a like new unfired, Smith & Wesson, Model 57, No Dash, 41 Mag Revolver. Coke bottle grips and sights with white outlines and red ramps became the norm. 41 MAGNUM $1169. Based on their reputation, I think the loss of Trausch grips might be as bad as losing some of these practical wheel guns. It gave a distinct look, not seen on a S&W revolver in a long time. I foolishly let go of it and recently after 33 years of looking acquired other one. Sales werent great, and this line of thinking eventually resulted in the Model 24 being discontinued in 1966. I asked them for a .41 Mag., case length to be the same as the .44 Mag., bullet diameter to be .410 so that no old .38-40s or .41 Long Colts could ever be revamped to handle the larger bullet as they go around .403. Campbell built the first Mountain Gun essentially by hand in the model shop (located in the original Springfield Armory testing facility and range). The .38 Spl. Contest open to U.S. residents only. I hunted with a Ruger Super Blackhawk in 44 magnum so I was already set up as a reloader. Kevin McPherson began his career as a police officer in New Mexico in 1987. I even own one of Darryl Bs former duty guns that has quite a history SFPD, CA DNR, DEA, and a few other agencies before it retired to my safe. Not sure which one I will use, but any will work if I do my part, I think. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. The Bore is in good condition and the barrel is 4 1/8 inches long. Model 29 with smaller holes in the barrel and cylinder. The Smith and Wesson Model 657 is a large-framed revolver chambered in .41 Mag. It was accurate with everything fired, but most factory .41 ammo was geared towards the hunting market and gave significant recoil and blast from the little gun. They just needed a digital image of our patch to do it. That blued .41 appears to have been the unannounced finale- the Mountain Guns quietly disappeared. Loads included Speers 210-grain Gold Dot HP, Federals 250-grain CastCore, Winchesters Supreme 240-grain Platinum Tip and Super-X 175-grain Silvertip HP, and Hornadys new 190-grain polymer-tipped FTX. It was chamfered, in a nod back to the early revolversa feature originally done to keep the cylinder from tying up with black powder fouling. In addition to coming with a micro-adjustable rear sight, the Model 57 also had target-type stocks. In shooting the new Model 57, I was extremely impressed with all loads both in terms of accuracy as well as consistency. .41 Remington Magnum. A focused article on that gun is on my To Do list. For more info: Rae told me to send the big gun east. (I) Giveaway ends September 30, 2022. The 686-5 357 Mountain gun gets the most use by me. What a sweetheart that thing must be. Customized combat revolver with chopped hammer, thinned trigger guard and custom grips. These were too large for me so I put on a Hogue grip. Full Details. I decided a few years ago I needed to thin down and I managed to clean out all of the 24 family, and other great .44 Specials. By and large whats replaced them are plastic semi-auto junk guns and cheesy MIM/ internal-lock revolvers. The initial rationale for the two resulting Smith & Wesson .41 N-Frame revolvers was twofold. There is a couple of very light scratches on bottom of the trigger guard but other than that, Up for sale is a rare early model 57 in the Velour presentation case. Contest open to U.S. residents only. He created a special fixture to grind the black powder scallop on the leading edge of the cylinder. This isn't your grandpa's muzzleloading system. I believe only two departments ever adopted the Model 58 as most deemed it too big and heavy for everyday carry and also had too much recoil, even with the 900-fps load. But again, even a 6.0-inch N-Frame is not the item for promiscuous blasting with darn near any magnum beginning with the number 4. Or at least it isnt for me. I took it for granted that Smith would just keep surprising us with new versions of this amazing six-gun. Mag. They came with Pachmayr grips, unlike the 1993 Mountain Gun, which came with Hogues. Campbell selected the then-new round butt frame for the project. Joseph Von Benedikt is with Rafe Nielsen of Browning to take a look at a new X-Bolt series rifle. Compare. I would love to find a pair for my 657MG. bullet at around 900 fps. Thank you, Jim! They can still manufacture a one-piece tapered barrel if they choose to. Ace, I have carried both all day in the woods and I attest to the Mountain Gun being noticeably more trudge friendly than a standard Model 29. With a history and tradition of fine gun making behind them, the Manurhin series of Revolvers is truly world-class. The pistol features double and single-action functions, one of the most simple and easy to not . Custom Mossberg 500 at the Range and Live Turkey!. Sightings of these guns are few and far between. INCLUDES EVERTHING SEEN. I second your hat tip. Only one left, a 3rd HE. I see why it gets the most use, you have given me one more to put on my someday list of revolvers. I have several Mountain Guns and a pair of the Mountain Revolvers. S&W has since included .41 Magnum revolvers in its Classics stable. .41 Magnum with a 4"" barrel. 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). Enjoy them, take care of them and pass them on to some one else to enjoy. Excellent! Thank you, Greyson. The extra weight changed the guns balance and robbed it of some of its nimble handling qualities. The N-frame is perfect for the .41caliber as well. .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. Those darn round grips. This one came with fixed sights, standard Magna stocks and an unenclosed ejector rod housing, and was designed as a police-duty weapon using loads with a 210-gr. The .44 Remington Magnum offers big bullets going real fast, at least for a pistol. I didnt see this mentioned, but unless Im hallucinating my early Mountain Revolver (not GUN) has a K/L grip frame. I hear you, Spencer. One of the earliest talking points concerning the .41 Mag. I just located a second one, and it is on the way to my local FFL, soon to be with me roaming TX, OK, NM, LA and other destinations. Are your pair of Mountain Revolvers inscribed with Mountain Revolver? It looks like very early guns were marked that way. I remember the Mountain Guns and always wished I had bought one. Made around 1965. Even though Keith is reflexively associated with the .44 Magnum, he gave the new .41 Mag. It is in the Wood Presentation Case with all the papers and tools. They are usually on my Mountain Guns when Im off the pavement, too. Its neat to see it there, I wish I had the disposable income to pony up for it! Blued finish with very light rings on the cylinder Overall shows very little use. They followed this with one chambered in .45 ACP soon after. Yours is one to treasure, Mr. Melby! We have all been there on that regret/remorse when we have to let good ones go. from his friend, the late Hal Swiggett. A little late to the conversation, I bought a S&W M-69 when they first came out and have very happy with it. Im glad you got one back (thanks, Rob!) Holstering it makes you realize the chamfer on the cylinder front of factory Mountain Guns isnt just cosmetic- it definitely makes them holster easier in a tight leather rig. factory ammo I was able to dig up for the Model 57 covered the cartridges mild-to-wild range of performance (more or less). I honestly dont think I have ever bumped into a 686 Mountain Gun. I was very impressed with the Model 57 Classics. I downsized the calibers I load for and walked away from the .41 Magnum when money was tight. Sorry about the mortgage pondering! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson; smith-wesson.com Type: Double-action revolver Caliber: .41 Magnum Cylinder Capacity: 6 rounds Barrel: 6.0 in. If I thought I could get away with it I would buy it. Seyfried was a rancher from Colorado and fellow competitor who won the IPSC World Champion title in 1981 (with a lightly customized 1911 Government Model in Milt Sparks carry leather, no less). View all posts by Kevin McPherson. of 1955 is nothing more than a lengthened .44 Spl., which goes back to 1907 and was itself simply a lengthened version of the .44 Russian of 1871. Gun #: 966454149. New Model Ruger Blackhawk Revolver; Serial No. for the police and sheriffs departments over the country that dont care for the recoil of the big .44? I told him, Bill, there never was a better time. 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. It could drive 250-300 grain bullets to reasonable velocities (800-1,000 fps) with less pressure than the magnum. Introduced by Remington in 1964, the .41 Magnum round has ties to both Elmer Keith and Bill Jordan. Keith bullet/19 grains #2400 on both whitetail deer and one very upset, large feral hog. They were typically .44 Specials, but were also chambered in .44-40, .38-40, .45 Colt, and .455, among others. The Silvertip offeringrated at 1,250 fpsis as close as youre going to find to mild, even though its practically a dead-ringer for the 10mm Auto Silvertip load. He has had several articles published in American Cop Magazine, SWAT Magazine, and the NRA Law Enforcement Quarterly. Well, someone who likes the Model 57 needs to advise you. Keith bullet will give about 1,400 fps, again depending upon barrel length. Seyfried sent the cylinder to Campbell so he could reproduce it for his project gun. The Colt Anaconda .44 Rem. sixguns. Make sure to watch till the end. Its a little expensive. Very good condition metal, light wear, small scratches. But this isI admitirrelevant whining from a cowardly .38 Special K-Frame kind of guy. How cool would that be? Thanks for the work you did in Detroit and also for the ammo info you have tirelessly provided. 22 MAGNUM $839. They are not only good-looking sixguns, but they also handle much easier with this barrel length. Hard to beat a 240 [emailprotected] for most things you might do with a Mtn Gun, Proven by guys like Keith, Skelton, and Seyfried. Joseph VonBenedikt is with Joel Hodgdon to talk about the improved accuracy and long-range potential of the already reliable Core-Lokt ammo line. It carried comfortably in a belt holster and earned favor with savvy lawmen and outdoorsmen. Now I have to resist the temptation to look and see how much Id have to increase the mortgage to get one, if one would even be findable. Welcome to the forum from another 41 Mag nut. It has mountain gun in regular smith and wesson print and 45 colt in regular print . Manufactured 1980. In 2005, they also released a blued 57-5 Mountain Gun. PERFORMANCE CENTER MODEL 327 TRR8. Height: 6.0 in. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. As far as I can determine, there was only one production run of the 657 Mountain Gun. For target, hunting, and trail running, this 1986 Ruger Blackhawk will fit the bill. The Smith & Wesson M&P FPC is compatible with M&P full-size and compact pistol double-stack magazines, and includes a carrying bag with additional storage and Velcro straps. A 629 was my constant companion , when I lived in Alaska. I was also surprised to find that Trausch made grips for these guns. Manufacture da, Very Lightly Handled Ruger Blackhawk Three Screw .41 Magnum, Single-Action Revolver, 6.5" Barrel Wood Grips, Blued Frame Finish, With Box. Thanks! (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. They truly are tamers. Among other things, he produces stunning pictorial weapons history articles. The .44 Magnum will do the most in the platform and would be the best choice for Alaska duty. OK I want two, one in 45 Colt and another in 44 Magnum to replace the one that got away. Today Smith & Wesson still offers .41 Magnums of different configurations from time to time. 41 MAGNUM $1169. Although it obviously didnt reach advertised carbine levels of 1,600 fps or so from the 6.0-inch barrel, it did average 1,418 fps and was quite accurate. Im picturing that nickel plated 27-2 Molehill Gun- Sweet! As usual, fantastic article. Who knew wild turkey's were so stupid!? I cant think of a better gun for up there. All Rights Reserved. People under the age of 40 laugh because they don't remember a world where the police and self-defense markets weren't totally dominated by semi-auto pistols. The consummate hunting handgun, scarce in this califber and configuration. I have used my standard 220-gr. Seyfried was thoroughly impressed with the prototype, and he appreciated its significance. ; ^ ). Deployed military should use stateside address. All were square butt frames with .265 serrated triggers and .400 hammers. Its nice and tough, so they stand up to all the heavy loads you can stand to shoot. Description: This is a New unfired S&W Mountain gun (57-5) chambered in 41 Magnum. Ph: (800) 331-0852 Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. This suped-up and stretched .38 Special set the standard for powerful handgun cartridges. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. $30.00. Great article. IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR SMITH & WESSON . This tapered pencil barrel kept the weight of the 6 barreled guns around 38 ounces, with the rarer shorter barrels (4, 5, and 5.5) even less. For the lower 48, I think it is about the Perfect Packin Pistol. That load worked quite nicely on the only whitetail I ever shot with my 629-2, leaving cookie cutter divots in the ribs coming and going. Keith-style SWC from RCBS mold .45-270-SAA, sized for the guns chamber throats, on a nearly-max charge of Hodgdon Titegroup, yielded an extremely consistent average of 900 fps. The .41 Remington Magnum is plain potent medicine. 1/3 Down, a 1/3 in 30 Days 1/3 in 60 Days. The term .44 Hand Ejector referred to the size of the frame, not necessarily the caliber. It was the coolest gun Id ever seen. I bet that 629 was a source of comfort up there! You will be well armed as you roam. Thank you, J.R. Im glad you appreciated it! Its gratifying to know that they were RevolverGuys at heart. Since that 2009 re-introduction, the available variations have narrowed on this classic wheelgun to one. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Amen to that. They existed side by side- for a while. Hike with it a lot. Someday I hope to take a sight picture on a mule deer with a Mountain Gun, and mine will be similarly loaded, Ill bet.I ordered the same holster from Milt Sparks after seeing it on Seyfrieds hip and I agree with your assessment completely. Description: Smith and Wesson Model 57-5 "Mountain Gun" .41 Magnum 4" BBL. NEW WINCHESTER WESTERN UNPRIMED 41 REMINGTON MAGNUM BRASS CASE 50 ROUND TO BOX $ 30.00 @ BO. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. I loaded mine with 210 grain Silvertips and then 200 Grain short barrel GDHPs when they were introduced (as my hands got older and stiffer!). Smith & Wesson ended production on the Target Model of 1985 in 1988. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Concealed Carry 2023, P.O. While the Smith & Wesson .41 Mag. 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