When was my gun made Smith and Wesson?

Look up the pistol’s full serial number — including all letters and numbers — in the back section of the “Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson” book. These listings inform you of the pistol’s date of manufacture, based on the serial number.

Where is the serial number on an old Smith and Wesson revolver?

Revolvers – The official serial number is located on the bottom of the butt of the frame. Some revolvers also have the serial number located on the inside of the frame, in the yoke area.

What frame is a S&W Model 57?

The Model 57 Classics has the original square-butt frame, unlike most current S&W revolvers that use a common K/L/N round-butt frame, but the grips are not as beefy as the original target-type grips.

When did the Smith and Wesson Model 57 come out?

April 1964
In April 1964 Remington responded by introducing the . 41 Magnum cartridge, and in concert, Smith & Wesson launched the Model 57 revolver chambered for the new ammunition.

What did Dirty Harry carry?

In the 1971 movie Dirty Harry, actor Clint Eastwood introduced the world to the double-action Smith & Wesson Model 29 . 44-cal. Magnum revolver—”the most powerful handgun in the world.” It was a crown S&W wore proudly, albeit briefly.

When did Smith and Wesson introduce the Model 57 revolver?

In April 1964 Remington responded by introducing the .41 Magnum cartridge, and in concert, Smith & Wesson launched the Model 57 revolver chambered for the new ammunition.

When did the S&W Model 57 come out?

On July 10, 1964, S&W introduced a more basic and inexpensive .41 Magnum intended for procurement by police departments. This budget version of the Model 57 was similar in principle of design to the .38 Special S&W heavy-barrel Model 10, or .357 Magnum Model 28 Highway Patrolman.

When did the Smith and Wesson Model 58 come out?

Smith & Wesson Model 58. On July 10, 1964, S&W introduced a more basic and inexpensive .41 Magnum intended for procurement by police departments. This budget version of the Model 57 was similar in principle of design to the .38 Special S&W heavy-barrel Model 10, or .357 Magnum Model 28 Highway Patrolman.

What kind of barrel does a model 57 have?

This budget version of the Model 57 was similar in principle of design to the .38 Special S&W heavy-barrel Model 10, or .357 Magnum Model 28 Highway Patrolman. Weighing in at 41 ounces, the Model 58 featured a 4″ barrel, fixed iron open sights, and simpler standard “magna service” grips.