INCLUDES EVERTHING SEEN. Seyfried wore out a couple of Model 29s mastering the .44 Magnum cartridge when he was younger, and carried a 4 Model 29 daily on his ranch. Description: This is a New unfired S&W Mountain gun (57-5) chambered in 41 Magnum. I use a S&W 624 (no dash) .44 Spl. Yes, I lusted after Mountain Guns ever since they came out. Great to hear from you, Rob, and glad you enjoyed Kevins excellent article. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. MODEL 351 PD. Paper 2-liter target on Ebay:. However, due to size and recoil it found more favor with civilian target shooters and hunters. (II) Limit one entry per household. Are you listening S&W? However, the Model 58 didnt catch on for a couple of reasons (see the accompanying sidebar). Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Rae told me to send the big gun east. Smoky Mountain Guns and Ammo ARCHERY RANGE BOW TECH TROPHY ROOM CONTACT US GIFT CARDS. Buy a smith and wesson .41 magnum online. Required fields are marked *. Only one left, a 3rd HE. If anybody reading knows different, please sing out! It also ushered in a shift in the way N-frames were built. Keith bullet/19 grains #2400 on both whitetail deer and one very upset, large feral hog. Oh well we are all just temporary caretakers. IN 1964, the .41 Magnum was introduced to the shooting world with predictions that it was destined to be the ultimate police round. 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. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. My ability to remember obscure gun trivia far outweighs my ability to remember names and what I did five minutes ago. The second Smith & Wesson .41 Mag. Ill reach out to you about that. They are not only good-looking sixguns, but they also handle much easier with this barrel length. He swore he bought it new that way, I didnt believe him until the Mountain Revolver came out. Launching these bullets faster will improve trajectory, but the performance gained is not worth the price paid in recoil. More recently I installed a set of Tactical Diamond grips from VZ. View. 4 inch. Deep blue finish on the rest of the gu, Smith & Wesson Model 57 No Dash,41 Rem. You make a good point about the Trausch grips. As always, great article, Kevin! All entries must be received by giveaway end date. With a history and tradition of fine gun making behind them, the Manurhin series of Revolvers is truly world-class. Compare. The .44 Mag. Height: 6.0 in. MAKE - SMITH & WESSON MODEL - 657 FINISH - STAINLESS STEEL BARREL - 3" CALIBER - 41 MAGNUM CAPACITY - 6 GRIPS - WOOD CONDITION - EXCELLENT STORE HOURS 10AM - 6 PM MON - SAT. Magnum, 8-3/8" Barrel,3 T's,Pinned and Recessed,97% Bluing, Tight Action, Moderate Turn Ring, Excellent Grips!! (II) Limit one entry per household. The original gun was marked like a normal 629 with Smith & Wesson on the left side of the barrel and .44 Magnum on the right side. Smith & Wesson Model 657 Mountain Gun, Cal. Ive loaded it with that same Federal Cast Core or equivalent handload to protect my family on high altitude camping trips. 1 Image (s) Smith & Wesson Model Shop prototype 629 Mountain Gun by Campbell and Seyfried, BDW0000, provenan. Handloading with cast bullets completely transformed this guns performance. When S&W starts making them again, Im okay with them starting with that one! He also studied first-generation Colt Single Action Army cylinders to make sure the cylinder had the correct radius for the cylinder diameter. Customized combat revolver with chopped hammer, thinned trigger guard and custom grips. Wow. He also represented them at the highest levels of pistol competition in the late 70s and 80s. 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. cannot be made into a .44, nor should it be, its an excellent performer in its own right. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. A focused article on that gun is on my To Do list. When the cylinder was complete, he assembled the gun and tuned the action. Ive got an article on Hi-Points scheduled for next week, to give you a break. 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. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Thank you, Jim! This one was a gift from Rob Leahy of Simply Rugged holsters and yes once we get the paperwork ironed out, I will carry it daily in a Simply Rugged iwb holster with a second gun, A Smith 442, in a Simply Rugged pocket holster. bullet at around 900 fps. (I) Giveaway ends May 31, 2023. Based on their reputation, I think the loss of Trausch grips might be as bad as losing some of these practical wheel guns. Freedom Arms is known for making the most accurate factory-produced single actions ever turned out. Thanks for writing in! brass to .44 Spl. Compare. Campbell selected the then-new round butt frame for the project. Ive never owned one in .45 ACP, but I bought the first .45 Colt model I found in a local gun shop. Freedom Arms 10" .41 Mag. To make an offer please complete the form below: Minimum price for the offer must be greater than or equal to $0. This was special order, still is new in the box never fired and never turned the cylinder. The non-fluted cylinder gives it a one of a kind look. While the difference may be noticeable if youre talking about the old .41 Police Load or Winchesters current 175-grain Silvertip, at a full-house power level many experienced handgunnersincluding Jeff Cooperclaimed to be unable to see any significant difference between the two. Rest easy, Ace. The .41 began in none other than famed gun expert and visionary Elmer Keith's mind. The .44 Magnum with a 6 barrel weighed in at nearly 48 ounces. I like the way you think. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Out of Stock. 41 Remington Magnum 44 Magnum . OK I want two, one in 45 Colt and another in 44 Magnum to replace the one that got away. ; ^ ). from his friend, the late Hal Swiggett. Its never failed. Federal has created a safer, easier and more reliable way to shoot a muzzleloader. Chambered in .44 Special, it could be sanely handloaded to drive a cast 250-grain Keith bullet to 950-1000 fps. 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. Nostalgia grabs us all. Thankfully, the action was as good as any MIM parts action I had felt. Great article I just discovered. The MG is the best revolver S&W has released since 1955 Excellent in all calibers, the 629, has proven to me to be the most versatile. But do you know how to properly use them? MODEL 57 - S&W CLASSICS 6" .41 MAGNUM. over the .44 Mag. Love my 625-6 Mountain Gun in 45 LC. Offered in .41 magnum, the mountain gun incorporates a slender 4" tapered barrel, pinned blackfront sight with a black blade rear sight. The Model 57 received a greater reception from a small group of connoisseurs who saw it as an excellent outdoorsmans revolver combined with a 210-gr. I wish I could find a snub in it for as a carry companion. I took it for granted that Smith would just keep surprising us with new versions of this amazing six-gun. So, if you want to replicate the .44 Specials stand-in role for the .44 Mag., this would be the way to fly. Nov 10, 2017. Im one of those swing and miss guys; saw the Mountain Gun(s) years ago and thought Ill get me one of thoselater. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR SMITH & WESSON . I bet that 629 was a source of comfort up there! I carry the SWCs in the gun but use the WFNs in my speedloaders in case things get sporty. S&W made a stainless Model 657 Mountain Gun in .41 Magnum in 1998 & 1999. It always yields the right of way to my K Frame Magnums. I carried and used my original Mountain Revolver extensively with Black Talon .44 Magnum ammunition all over both urban Southern California and fishing the Eastern Sierras. 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. Chambered in .41 Rem Mag. The .44 Remington Magnum offers big bullets going real fast, at least for a pistol. Compare. Other than loading it with Federal 300 grain Castcores for a canoe trip in Alaska years ago, I soon settled on a 240 SWC @ 900 for most work. Manufacture da, Very Lightly Handled Ruger Blackhawk Three Screw .41 Magnum, Single-Action Revolver, 6.5" Barrel Wood Grips, Blued Frame Finish, With Box. Old inventory Flat 35.00 Shipping fee Price reflects a 3.5% Cash discount Maine residents add 5.5% sales tax SOLD Handgun Caliber:.41 Remington Magnum Manufacturer . The Classic Model 57 was introduced by S&W at the 2009 SHOT Show. 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. Joseph Von Benedikt visits with Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon about the unprecedented demand on the shooting supply industry. The conversation took place back in the 1980s, when these shooters were known for their prowess with semiautomatics in action pistol competition. This proves that they can still make them if they choose to. Smith & Wesson Model 57 41 Magnum 6" Barrel 150481 - Factory New, "SN:N367929, circa 1970's; .41 Magnum, 6"" barrel. Coke bottle grips and sights with white outlines and red ramps became the norm. Skelton had often hinted that the only way a Model 24 could be better was if it was made of stainless steel. Seller: TIM HATFIELD. Gun #: 997108610. The current Classics iteration of the Model 57 comes with a 6.0-inch barrel, blued finish, and the key-lock safety feature. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. A World Record Attempt and everyone is out at the range shooting and practicing. The cost was very reasonable, and they turned out great. 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). Compact, folding design. 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. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. No purchase necessary. Amen to that. Thanks to Tommy Campbell and Ross Seyfried for the impact they have made on the industry, and on me. 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. 250gr hard cast at 850-900 (Skeeter Skelton Load.) I didnt get one until recently, in 45 Colt. When S&W went to their numbering system in 1957, the 1950 .44 Special became the Model 24, and the .44 Magnum was designated the Model 29. Ph: (800) 331-0852 was the first to be offered in the then-new chambering, it was soon followed by the Ruger Blackhawk single-action .41 Mag. Deployed military should use stateside address. WE DO NOT SHIP INTERNATIONALLY $40 Shipping. Im unaware of an N frame Mountain Revolver that left the factory with other than N frame round butt dimensions. The Mountain Guns were certainly among the most beautiful to come out of Smith and Wesson, ever. (I) Giveaway ends September 30, 2022. But that valuation may be low especially if it has papers and tools along with the case. The bullets you asked about are a LBT 240 grain Wide Flat Nose, Plain Base cast by Montana Bullet Works. This was also the first time a .41 Magnum had left the factory without a bull barrel. This pistol is in great condition. View all posts by Kevin McPherson. 22 MAGNUM $839. Serial # N903105. Seller: Sportsmans Legacy. Ready for sale is a Smith & Wesson 657-4 Mountain Gun double-action revolver in .41 Mag. One, the adjustable-sight Model 57, was intended as a serious big-game revolver. This pistol is in great condition. I cant think of a better gun for up there. My .41 Magnum Mountain Guns are the only ones I have that have the normal caliber and Mountain Gun engravings on the barrel. New 29-8 S&W Mountain Gun NIB Smith Wesson 44 mag. I hand load .44 Special with .250 gr RCBS Keith bullets to 1100 fps. It accounted for many trophies there and fed his crew faithfully. I have read that article more than any other- Seyfried captured the magic with it. (I) Giveaway ends March 20, 2022. Comes with Hogue Mono-grips, its S&W box, papers, and a lock. As usual, fantastic article. Hey Darryl, I think your memory is correct, too. 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!). PERFORMANCE CENTER MODEL 327 TRR8. They do not feature the traditional Performance Center upgrades (action package, tuning, etc.) Target variants were typically delivered with a 6.5 barrel and were equipped with Smiths micrometer click-adjustable rear sight and a Patridge front sight. Its nice and tough, so they stand up to all the heavy loads you can stand to shoot. They hit really hard with that huge flat front. It would be hard to upgrade on this gun and, Guns Listing ID: 749130SMITH & WESSON 57 - 41 MAGNUM - 6 ROUNDS - 6 \"Large frame double action revolver features blued finish, wood grain grips, 6\" barrel, white outline adjustable rear si, New in Box unfired -Ruger New Model Blackhawk 41 Remington Magnum 6.5in Blued Revolver - 6 Rounds -While retaining the solid frame, feel, and comfortable grip of classic single-actions, th, Guns Listing ID: 754157MAKE - SMITH & WESSONMODEL - 57-1FINISH - BLUEDBARREL - 8 3/8\"CALIBER - 41 MAGNUMCAPACITY - 6GRIPS - WOODCONDITION - EXCELLENTFEATURES - COMES WITH ORIGINAL BOX & PAPERS, Guns Listing ID: 753691This is a preowned DAN WESSON 41 MAGNUM CTG revolver in GOOD condition. What I wouldnt give to have a 357 Magnum Mountain Gun released by S&W today. He has had several articles published in American Cop Magazine, SWAT Magazine, and the NRA Law Enforcement Quarterly. The other, the Model 58, primarily envisioned by Keith and Jordan, was to be a powered-up police revolver with fixed sights. I would be in trouble I couldnt get out of! Later models would have full under-lugged barrels and before the end of the century the .41 Mag. load at more than 1,400 fps. Came with Spegel grips, magna port, cylinder and slide fixed rear sight and action job, gold bead front sight and cylinder set for 45 acp moon clips. Did I miss something? This suped-up and stretched .38 Special set the standard for powerful handgun cartridges. Its gratifying to know that they were RevolverGuys at heart. Compare. The latter Mountain Guns were drilled and tapped, toosomething S&W started doing across the board, in 1993. off the Model 29 .44 Mag. I decided to have it converted into a Mountain Gun and carry it in his honor. Just what I needed on a Sunday afternoon! sixguns on the used gun market, one has to do a little searching to come up with a .41 Mag. Worked fine, accurate & reliable. It was a half-lug version of the 686 and it didnt last very long (nor did the fixed sight, 619, that had no shroud). One of the earliest talking points concerning the .41 Mag. The Smith and Wesson Model 657 is a large-framed revolver chambered in .41 Mag. Seyfried refers to the original as the Mountain Revolver in his article. Smith & Wesson Model 629-1 .44 Magnum. Thanks for appreciating the article! $30.00 Shipping We Accept Visa, Mastercard, Checks, and Money Orders&nbs, Guns Listing ID: 54225First introduced in 1964 and now offered through the companys Classics line the Smith Wesson Model 57 is a double-action revolver chambered in 41 Rem Mag. Looks like a RNFP of some design. The 6-shot revolver is fitted with a 4 inch barrel, smooth combat trigger, serrated ramped front sight, adjustable rear sight, and finger-groove Hogue style S&W rubber grips. Charter Arms is making a 5 shot snub in .45 Colt, might be worth looking at. first appeared in the S&W Model 57, based Tom Campbell was in a unique position to make the gun he and Seyfried dreamed about a reality. The narrow .400 hammer of old and the 624s smooth trigger were chosen for the lockwork. Nice article! Another home run Kevin. and .44 Mag., .41 Spl. $50 PREPAID CARD. We show you how. The times they have a changed. Customized combat revolver with chopped hammer, thinned trigger guard and custom grips. As new in blue plastic box with lock, papers and keys. Jordan Troopers really help tame the recoil. The MBA GyroJet pistols are unique and one of the most unconventional firearms ever produced. Built on a l. Very good overall condition. They are beautiful and I am satisfied with the fit. Comes as pictured, has normal cosmetic wear; light scratched towards front on barrel.I# 0925912- LEM- WB, Guns Listing ID: 738086First 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, Guns Listing ID: 686383MAKE - SMITH & WESSONMODEL - 57-1FINISH - NICKELBARREL - 8 3/8\"CALIBER - 41 MAGNUMCAPACITY - 6GRIPS - WOODCONDITION - EXCELLENTFEATURES - COMES WITH ORIGINAL BOX & PAPERS, Guns Listing ID: 647496MAKE - SMITH & WESSONMODEL - 657FINISH - STAINLESS STEELBARREL - 3\"CALIBER - 41 MAGNUMCAPACITY - 6GRIPS - WOODCONDITION - EXCELLENT, Guns Listing ID: 615619MAKE - SMITH & WESSONMODEL - 657FINISH - STAINLESS STEELBARREL - 3\" (RARE)CALIBER - 41 MAGNUMCAPACITY - 6GRIPS - COMBAT WOODCONDITION - EXCELLENT, Guns Listing ID: 742023Ruger NM Blackhawk SA. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. The GyroJet pistol fires small rockets or microjets that utilize rocket propulsion to fire its rounds rather than the traditional gunpowder [], The Manurhin MR73 series of revolvers was developed specifically for the requirements of the French Gendarmerie and special service units of the French Police and Military. The Ruger was just too big to carry while fishing, and the Mountain Gun was perfect. It has a 6.5 inch barrel. must hold on to them as while its relatively easy to find both .357 Mag. But the .44 Magnum, smug for a time as the world's most powerful revolver cartridge, had a firm grip on headlines. Smith and Wesson Model 57 .41 Magnum hickok45 7.23M subscribers Subscribe 415K views 6 years ago Shooting and discussing the history of the .41 Magnum! It is that, David. XTP over 22.0 grains of Accurate #9. Like most S&W revolvers at that time, this Model 57 had a MIM trigger and hammer, and a frame mounted firing pin. 22 LR $839. have been with an old pre-transfer-bar Ruger Blackhawk single-action revolver. PLEASE ADD $35 FOR SHIPPING. Thank you for writing in, Marv, and for appreciating the article! 41 REM MAG (1) 44 MAG . The guns were developed in the 1960s by Robert Mainhardt and Art Biehl through their joint company MB Associates. A tip of the hat to Skeeter and all the others who made these classics possible! PISTOL; REVOLVER; . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I wanted a 220-gr. an ancestry by coming up with the round after the fact. I had no idea how much theyd go up in valueyet another stupid move on my part. 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. One of the reasons this bullet is such an excellent performer is the fact its long nose fills out the cylinder to the end. The Hand Ejectors culminated in the 4th Model in 1950. MANUFACTURER: Smith and Wesson FAMILY: 57 Series MODEL: 57 Classic TYPE: Revolver ACTION: Double / Single Action CALIBER/GAUGE: 41 Magnum FINISH: Bright Blue FRAME: Steel Frame STOCK/GRIPS: Ch .Click for more info Seller: Advanced Arms Area Code: 570 $1,185.00 "Smith & Wesson 57 .41 Magnum (PR62275) GI#: 102194290 Fortunately for us, he loved revolvers. When I ordered them, Herretts asked me if I would like to add a patch or badge onto the stocks- what a cool idea! (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. They look great and shoot great and pack easy. 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. Accuracy was exceptional, stacking these big bullets into a grapefruit-sized group at 50 yards from field positions. Spegel grips, Cylinder and Slide action and sights, and .45 ACP compatible too. At first it was necessary to make brass by trimming .41 Mag. No shockingly spiky leaps were to be seen here. HANDGUNS. I owned two 657 Mountain Guns and of course regret selling both. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Id love to see all of the originals back plus a 610 version. I ordered my Mountain Revolver as soon as I finish Seyfrieds article back in the day. S&W wisely decided to catalog the Model 629-2 Mountain Gun as a production gun, and made 5,000 of them in the initial run. He created a special fixture to grind the black powder scallop on the leading edge of the cylinder. Smith And Wesson Model 57 Classic Revolver $1,129.00 Item # SW150481. View. Your email address will not be published. Tom Campbells masterpiece was validated- it was a smashing success. He wrote an excellent article about it in the October 1989 edition of Guns & Ammo magazine. Joseph Von Benedikt is with Rafe Nielsen of Browning to take a look at a new X-Bolt series rifle. .41 Magnum with a 4"" barrel. I have a question for Mr. Marshall: I read (or was told) that when the Detroit PD issued Model 10s, they were nickel-plated for two reasons: 1) to make them look bigger, and 2) to make them easier to find if they were dropped. How cool is that? I commend you on your wisdom in acquiring all those while you could. Even though Keith is reflexively associated with the .44 Magnum, he gave the new .41 Mag. The term .44 Hand Ejector referred to the size of the frame, not necessarily the caliber. Today Smith & Wesson still offers .41 Magnums of different configurations from time to time. were quickly discovered; it recoiled slightly less and also shot much flatter at long distances. 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. Loading a 280 gr. In 1935, Keith, along with Phillip Sharpe and D.B. Thanks for taking the time to write this piece. It could drive 250-300 grain bullets to reasonable velocities (800-1,000 fps) with less pressure than the magnum. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. The Model 57 was intended to use a 0.410-inch-diameter 210-grain JHP at a velocity of 1,400+ fps, while the 4.0-inch-barreled, bare-bones Model 58 (essentially an N-Frame take on a heavy-barreled, medium-frame Model 10sort of an M&P on steroids) was to be employed with a 210-grain lead SWC at a considerably more manageable 950 to 1,000 fps in Police Load trim. 1/3 Down, a 1/3 in 30 Days 1/3 in 60 Days, S&W Model 57 (no dash) fitted with a 6 inch barrel (Magna Ported), pinned red ramped front sight, adjustable white outline rear sight, target hammer, target trigger, checkered cocb. Click for more info Seller: Collectors Firearms Area Code: 832 $1,495.00 NEW THIS WEEK! Featured-rich and enhanced for better performance, our firearms maintain production line integrity. The reason? It gave a distinct look, not seen on a S&W revolver in a long time. I thought they were very attractive guns, and the lighter snouts made them handle well, but they apparently didnt sell very well. The extra weight changed the guns balance and robbed it of some of its nimble handling qualities. The original prototype Mountain Gun mentioned above is currently listed for sale. Winchesters Silvertip, and a 170 gr. I was dismayed to see that Montana Bullet Works is not currently showing this bullet, but they are still selling a gas checked version. Gun #: 966454149. Its neat to see it there, I wish I had the disposable income to pony up for it! I fell in love with their clean utilitarian pure business look the second I saw my first one and bought it within minutes. The only change I have made to the gun is I installed Hogue Tamer grips that come on the X 500 guns. These guns do not come up often so here's your chance to get a solid 99% early 41 mag. Built on a large carbo, Guns Listing ID: 553911First introduced in 1964 and now offered through the companys Classics line, the Smith & Wesson Model 57 is a robust revolver chambered in 41 Rem Mag. Unfluted cyl, full length shroud, 7 1/2 incher. Ive been on an email writing campaign and recently brought it up on Reddit, the only way S&W will know we want Mountain guns is if we tell them. To the best of my knowledge, the early Mountain Revolvers were all chambered in .44 Magnum on the standard N frame. With bullets in the 200 to 240 grain class, you can shoot velocities near double that of the very popular .45 ACP. 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. A little late to the conversation, I bought a S&W M-69 when they first came out and have very happy with it. My initial experience with factory .45 Colt ammo was disappointing. 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. Very good condition. Since that 2009 re-introduction, the available variations have narrowed on this classic wheelgun to one. rounds work just fine in .41 Mag. It's my go to woods gun, and I don't imagine anything replacing it either. I have seen exactly one 657 Mountain Gun in the flesh. In the interest of full disclosure, most of my previous shooting experiences with the .41 Mag. Walther's new Performance Duty Pistol is ready for both concealed carry and conventional service situations. The cross-section of .41 Mag. I have a 41 mag mountain gun serial # cje8712. Smith & Wesson again honored Skeltons request, and released the stainless Model 624 in 1985. Im glad guys like Tom Campbell were in a place to build them, too. It was identical to the original except for the chambering. I somehow managed to fill a doe tag with one using my own handloaded 210 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. It was highly embellished, but the most distinctive feature was the radius applied to the front edge of the cylinder. It was the coolest gun Id ever seen. Thanks Scott! The Model 629. Smith & Wesson was the first company, naturally, to market a .41 Mag. Please take a minute and write them an email, SWBI looks like it could use the business! Come on, S&W! The Bore is in good condition and the barrel is 4 1/8 inches long. The pistol features double and single-action functions, one of the most simple and easy to not . I have no complaints. Skeeter Skelton was one of many sage shooters who was dismayed with the loss of the Model 24. View. 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. Seyfried was thoroughly impressed with the prototype, and he appreciated its significance. To know the .41 Mag. Compare. It carried comfortably in a belt holster and earned favor with savvy lawmen and outdoorsmen. The longer a bullet is, all other things being equal, the more accurate it should be at long range. Joseph Von Benedikt is with Jorge Spat to learn all about it. For target, hunting, and trail running, this 1986 Ruger Blackhawk will fit the bill. Just as with the .357 Mag. Subscriber Services. and in many North Carolina jurisdictions. Bore is good with strong rifling visible. They were typically .44 Specials, but were also chambered in .44-40, .38-40, .45 Colt, and .455, among others. Thanks, Rob. A 10mm L frame is at the top of my wish list, too. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. They followed this with one chambered in .45 ACP soon after. But this isI admitirrelevant whining from a cowardly .38 Special K-Frame kind of guy. Store Hours-Thurs-Fri-10AM-8PM Sat-, NEW PRICE Listed is a like new unfired, Smith & Wesson, Model 57, No Dash, 41 Mag Revolver. He was consistently a high finisher (usually in the top 5) in the big matches he competed inthe IPSC Nationals and Worlds, the Bianchi Cup, and the Steel Challenge, to name a few. 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