Author Topic: Value of S&W model 57 (Read 2927 times)

bubbadoyle · « **on:** March 17, 2012, 03:06:33 PM »

My buddy has a S&W model 57 41 mag stainless. Appears to be about a 6 inch barrel he is thinking of selling but does not know what it is worth. I don't know the value myself. Any help on a fair asking price would be appreciated. Thanks.
The gun is in good condition.

robert4570 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2012, 06:26:26 PM »

Condition is key , I've seen them at $800 in good to excellent condition.

dorothy daily · « **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2012, 07:09:58 PM »

watched one sell 18 months ago for $500.00. blue,6" bbl 90% gun. a friend 2 months ago paid $900.00 blued 8 3/8" bbl with wood case. 95%. both sales in mo. check the finish,believe you will find it to be nickel-plated not ss.

williamlayton · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2012, 01:41:07 AM »

does it have a dash?
Blessings

bluedog6 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2012, 11:28:49 AM »

I just sold a 657 for 650.00. If yours is an actual stainless 57 it would be unusual. I have seen 2, but most are nickel. I don't know the story on a stainless 57.

S.B. · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2012, 07:52:18 AM »

These seem to go up in value daily? Just determine what it's worth to you to own, thsn make an offer.
Steve

S.B. · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2012, 07:56:01 AM »

Quote from: bluedog6 on March 18, 2012, 11:28:49 AM

I just sold a 657 for 650.00. If yours is an actual stainless 57 it would be unusual. I have seen 2, but most are nickel. I don't know the story on a stainless 57.

I doubt there was ever a stainless 57? The S&W bible doesn't mention them?
STeve

bubbadoyle · « **Reply #7 on:** March 19, 2012, 06:15:56 PM »

It may be nickel plated haven't looked really close he just asked if I know what it was worth and told me it was good condition. Thanks for all the replies he should at least have a ballpark figure to start with now.

williamlayton · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2012, 03:54:20 AM »

$550/650.
Blessings

bluedog6 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2012, 06:11:17 AM »

I doubt there was ever a stainless 57? The S&W bible doesn't mention them?
STeve
I know the book doesn't mention them but I have seen 2. I have no idea what the story is.

bubbadoyle · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2012, 01:16:08 PM »

After a few more questions for my buddy I found out it is a 57-1. Does this change the value at all?
Thanks again for all the replies.

bluedog6 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2012, 02:21:12 PM »

Doesn't change much.

Rutin2tin · « **Reply #12 on:** May 07, 2012, 11:22:44 AM »

Quote from: bubbadoyle on March 20, 2012, 01:16:08 PM

After a few more questions for my buddy I found out it is a 57-1. Does this change the value at all?
Thanks again for all the replies.

That 57-1 gun is probably not a pinned barrel and recessed cylinder bore model, which is less desirable from a collector's point of view.

I have a 57-1 and even though it's not a P&R gun, it's still quite a decent representation of the S&W gunmaker's art.

S.B. · « **Reply #13 on:** May 07, 2012, 03:32:46 PM »

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That 57-1 gun is probably not a pinned barrel and recessed cylinder bore model, which is less desirable from a collector's point of view.

I have a 57-1 and even though it's not a P&R gun, it's still quite a decent representation of the S&W gunmaker's art.
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Just what is a recessed cylinder bore model, anyway? Pinned and recessed, I understand.
Steve

Rutin2tin · « **Reply #14 on:** May 17, 2012, 11:12:58 AM »

Recessed is a short term for the cylinder is counter-bored for the rim of the cartridge, so the cartridge rim is fully enclosed, or sitting down flush with the cylinder.

1911crazy · « **Reply #15 on:** August 02, 2012, 09:00:44 AM »

The 41mag round is awesome to shoot and the N frame S&W handles it with ease. I have the m57 w/6 1/2" barrel and the M58 w/4 " barrel. I just shot the m58 / 4" barrel and she handles great. I really like the 41mag round. I have no clue as to why its been so over looked.

S.B. · « **Reply #16 on:** August 02, 2012, 11:07:50 AM »

1911crazy, I've never seen one with a 6&1/2" barrrel post some pix please?
Steve

nifrand · « **Reply #17 on:** October 18, 2012, 02:40:35 AM »

I just bought a 57 Mountain Gun stainless.It is a welcome addition to my household.I fly fish an area that there is, according to
Fish and game ,15 Grizzly.I have had a run in with a large male and the result was one scared fly dude. I carry bear spray but need a bit more reinforcment. 240 grains more.

Randy

1911crazy · « **Reply #18 on:** October 21, 2012, 02:26:16 PM »

At the S&W sight it says 6 1/2" but its actually 6" sorry for the mix up. I may have gotten mixed up too looking at so many new ones.
The new M57 in 41mag list for around $1,000. I think a used one would be around $600. My dealer just had these lastyear brand new M57 4" or 6" and M58 4" for $699 each in nickel.. Gotta love that S&W nickel finish,.

williamlayton · « **Reply #19 on:** October 23, 2012, 11:05:04 AM »

I really can't see paying much over $600 for a M57---I like the .41 a lot and it should work near enough to a .44 that it would not make enoght difference. I can handle the .41 mag a lot better than .44.
I paid less than $550 for mine about a year ago----though it does have worm hole porting done by someone who knew what they were doing in the porting department.
That story has a long arguement----I still swear I remember some maker offering this type porting---don't argue with an old man, it aint nice---just say yessir and go away shaking your head if you must---just don't argue and DO go away.

Blessings

S.B. · « **Reply #20 on:** October 23, 2012, 12:47:59 PM »

Quote from: williamlayton on October 23, 2012, 11:05:04 AM

I really can't see paying much over $600 for a M57---I like the .41 a lot and it should work near enough to a .44 that it would not make enoght difference. I can handle the .41 mag a lot better than .44.
I paid less than $550 for mine about a year ago----though it does have worm hole porting done by someone who knew what they were doing in the porting department.
That story has a long arguement----I still swear I remember some maker offering this type porting---don't argue with an old man, it aint nice---just say yessir and go away shaking your head if you must---just don't argue and DO go away.
Blessings

Bill, I agree with the part about handling the .41 a lot easier than the .44. I recently loaded some 260 grain bullets over some Unique that worked quite well. Recoil was mild to say the least.
Steve