Guns International #: 102528281
Seller's Inventory #: CM23-1225

Category - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - .41 Magnum Revolvers

Category
Smith & Wesson Revolvers
.41 Magnum Revolvers

** SOLD ** Smith & Wesson Model 657-3 Revolver in .41 Magnum Caliber **Mfg late 1990's - Box**

Description:
Presented is a very nice Smith & Wesson Model 657-3 chambered in .41 Magnum caliber. The Smith & Wesson Model 657 is a large frame, double-action revolver with a six round cylinder, chambered for the .41 Magnum cartridge, and designed and manufactured by the Smith & Wesson firearms company. The gun was designed as a weapon for law enforcement agencies. However, due to size and recoil it found more favor with civilian target shooters and hunters. In the early 1960s, Elmer Keith, Bill Jordan, and Skeeter Skelton, all noted firearms authorities and authors, lobbied Remington Arms and Smith & Wesson to introduce a new .41 caliber police cartridge with the objective of filling a perceived ballistic performance gap between the .357 and .44 Magnums, thus creating a chambering which they believed would be the ultimate for law enforcement purposes. 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. Elmer Keith originally proposed the name ".41 Police" for the new cartridge, but Remington instead chose .41 Magnum, hoping to capitalize on the notoriety and popularity of its earlier Magnum offerings. This example is in very good mechanical and phsical condition exhibiting minor handling marks a scuff here and there. The grips have some scuffs but nothing serious. The 6" barrel has a good bore with strong rifling and a partial underlug that protects the ejector rod. Sights are a ramped front and adjustable rear. Trigger and hammer still have good color and the checkering on the hammer is sharp and crisp. This is a very nice revolver that would make a great platform for deer hunting with a handgun if permitted by state and local laws. The top strap is drilled and tapped so a picatinny rail and optic can easily be installed. Box is included.

PRICE:    $1195.00 Plus Shipping           We are Antique & Modern Firearms in Lexington, KY, a dealer of fine firearms since 1974.                   
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SOLD

Handgun Caliber: .41 Remington Magnum
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 657-3
Serial Number: BUE6172
Barrel Length: 6 inches
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: excellent
Action: Double Action
Finish: Stainless
Sights: Blade front and adjustable rear
Manufacture Date: late 1990's
Extras: box and papers
Item Location: Kentucky