I really like the look of the Herrett (?) MODEL 351 PD. Well, to me the Federal CastCore and Winchester Platinum Tip represent the top end of anything Id want to want to run through a nice N-Frame revolver. Now that Im 78 my field gun carries Skeeters old 44 Special load most of the time, but its still a faithful companion after 22 years. SMALL. Excellent! And should you ever envision rapid-fire double-action shooting, the pull there was a short, manageable 10 pounds with no stacking that I could discover. All were square butt frames with .265 serrated triggers and .400 hammers. Hey Darryl, I think your memory is correct, too. Introduced by Remington in 1964, the .41 Magnum round has ties to both Elmer Keith and Bill Jordan. It was a couple of years ago and priced out of my league. The closest Im getting to a Mountain Gun is probably what Id call a Molehill Gun a S&W Model 27-2 .357 Magnum made in the late 1970s with a four inch barrel, nickel. Gun #: 942392042. The bullets you asked about are a LBT 240 grain Wide Flat Nose, Plain Base cast by Montana Bullet Works. As a street copper in Detroit from 1969-89, my focus was on one N frame, the Model 58 .41 Magnum. My .44 Mountain Gun has also seen some time in a duty holster loaded with 200 gr. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Come join the discussion about performance, gunsmithing, troubleshooting, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). I somehow managed to fill a doe tag with one using my own handloaded 210 gr. Either of these would do nicely for large hogs and bears, while everything else would certainly fit the bill for deer. The sixgun at bottom has Todays S&W catalog shows only two revolvers with tapered barrels- both from the classic line. When I ordered them, Herretts asked me if I would like to add a patch or badge onto the stocks- what a cool idea! 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 . Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Im not a big bore guy myself (Im content with .357 for most things), but the appeal of the Mountain Guns is obvious even to me. Hard to find. They do not feature the traditional Performance Center upgrades (action package, tuning, etc.) This New, Ruger, New Model Blackhawk, 41 Magnum, 6 1/2" barrel, blued, black finger groove rubber grips, SN: 46-93XXX, overall condition 97%, $995.00 + $50.00 shipping, This single action army inspired Ruger revolver features a 6-1/2 inch barrel, nice walnut grips, and .41 Magnum chambering.It hasn't been fired mush, if at all. I was dismayed to see that Montana Bullet Works is not currently showing this bullet, but they are still selling a gas checked version. 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. Keith bullet/19 grains #2400 on both whitetail deer and one very upset, large feral hog. If I remember correctly, the original run of .44 Magnum guns were not Mountain Guns, they were called Mountain Revolvers. I carry the SWCs in the gun but use the WFNs in my speedloaders in case things get sporty. The Smith and Wesson Model 657 is a large-framed revolver chambered in .41 Mag. Hike with it a lot. I believe they built a 7 shot Mountain Lite in .357 for a bit, and they teased us with the 646 in .40 S&W around 2003. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Back when I worked for a living, there was a period when I carried a 4 Model 29 in the car as a bail-out gun, filled with rhino roller loads; and occasionally for off duty (with Special lead hollow point loads). In 1935, Keith, along with Phillip Sharpe and D.B. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Besides the Dirty Harry mystique, the .44 Mag.s great advantage was that it had beaten the .41 Mag. Keith bullets at about 1,065 fps and 280 gr. This was special order, still is new in the box never fired and never turned the cylinder. Doug Hellstrom also insisted on the .410 diameter to preclude the possibility of a cartridge ever being used in the old .41 guns which would not take its pressures. 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. The second Smith & Wesson .41 Mag. bullet at around 900 fps. | I worked with a dude in the late 80s that carried a round butt (before L frame RBs were a thing) 4 686 with that vapor blasted dull finish. 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. Its never failed. I wish the mothership was listening to you, Mike 2. Alliants Unique will safely propel the 256 gr. A really fine article, and much appreciated. Joseph Von Benedikt is with Rafe Nielsen of Browning to take a look at a new X-Bolt series rifle. The other, the Model 58, primarily envisioned by Keith and Jordan, was to be a powered-up police revolver with fixed sights. A Model 58 and a Model 442 will continue to bring you home quite well, I think. I bet the prices at auction sites like GunBroker always get a little bump when we run these articles! Smith & Wesson again honored Skeltons request, and released the stainless Model 624 in 1985. Very good condition metal, light wear, small scratches. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Id love to see all of the originals back plus a 610 version. The velocity champ was Hornadys 190-grain FTX LEVERevolution loading. Mag. Kevin Massey. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Worked fine, accurate & reliable. Deployed military should use stateside address. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. When S&W starts making them again, Im okay with them starting with that one! Built on a l. Very good overall condition. cannot be made into a .44, nor should it be, its an excellent performer in its own right. MODEL 351 PD. 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 lengthen to become the .41 Mag. MODEL 317 KIT GUN. This was the type of revolver Campbell and Seyfried wanted. Thank you, Rob. I owned two 657 Mountain Guns and of course regret selling both. Rest easy, Ace. That load was powerful enough for almost any need and was controllable in the handy 1950. No purchase necessary. To the best of my knowledge, the early Mountain Revolvers were all chambered in .44 Magnum on the standard N frame. Rae told me to send the big gun east. 1/3 Down, a 1/3 in 30 Days 1/3 in 60 Days. Thats the sweet spot for controllability in a revolver of this weight. Oh, for S&W to build them again, Your email address will not be published. The Mountain Gun concept applied to the L frame would be superlative. The shorter barrels had the micrometer rear, but wore a Baughman ramp front sight. Both have been totally tuned and feature case hardened frames. Lay-a-way available for this firearm. The Ruger was just too big to carry while fishing, and the Mountain Gun was perfect. been customized by Alan Harton. My .41 Magnum Mountain Guns are the only ones I have that have the normal caliber and Mountain Gun engravings on the barrel. Since that 2009 re-introduction, the available variations have narrowed on this classic wheelgun to one. He left S&W and went to work for Safariland shortly after production started, but the gun he left behind was a hot seller. BTW, being something of a Seyfried acolyte in my younger days, I have always carried my Mountain Revolver in a 200AW from Milt Sparks. This is a Monson gun. was a 4 Model 58 which looked much like a slightly larger Military & Police. .41 Remington Magnum. Smith & Wesson did at least one additional run of 625 Mountain Guns in each .45 caliber. Pure business is right. I didnt get one until recently, in 45 Colt. I have a 41 mag mountain gun serial # cje8712. I carried that gun on duty for a bit before I retired, I had them put the patch on the right panel and the call sign of a fallen comrade on the left. HANDGUNS. an ancestry by coming up with the round after the fact. Like most S&W revolvers at that time, this Model 57 had a MIM trigger and hammer, and a frame mounted firing pin. The latter Mountain Guns were drilled and tapped, toosomething S&W started doing across the board, in 1993. 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. LARGE. Lay-a-way available for this firearm. JHP from CORBON, were the only game in town for controllable Mountain Gun loads. A 3rd Model Hand Ejector was a good one to keep! 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. He served as a member of the NMSP Tactical Team (SWAT) for 10 years, eventually becoming the counter sniper team leader. So what about wild? Evan Marshall. Welcome to the forum from another 41 Mag nut. You make a very good point- we are just temporary caretakers. If you carry an N frame, a tapered barrel 4 is the best way to stay on good terms with your chiropractor in my experience too. The original prototype Mountain Gun mentioned above is currently listed for sale. But the .41 Mag.much like the 10mm Autohas managed to gather a dedicated cult following. I would have eagerly purchased both if it wasnt for the darned lock, which was a deal breaker for me. Serial number - CCU9230. He is a master firearms instructor through NMDPS and continues to instruct in retirement. It shipped with a .800 diameter bull barrel which added weight up front to help deal with the recoil the magnum produced. OK I want two, one in 45 Colt and another in 44 Magnum to replace the one that got away. Joseph Von Benedikt shows his custom 500 and how well it shoots. There isn't a much better combination for solid firepower and good handling. Custom Mossberg 500 at the Range and Live Turkey!. Seyfried refers to the original as the Mountain Revolver in his article. Campbell selected the then-new round butt frame for the project. This revolver has an extremely smooth double-action, one of the smoothest we've had here at D4, we the trigger must have some custom work. Seyfried also opined that as good as the .44 Magnum gun was, a Mountain Gun chambered in .45 Colt might be better. I should have bought more. lengths, but in recent years properly headstamped .41 Spl. Joseph Von Benedikt is with Jorge Spat to learn all about it. I contacted Jim Rae, who was running S&Ws Performance Center at the time, and asked if he could dig up a barrel. smith and wesson .41 magnum for sale and auction. Thanks to Tommy Campbell and Ross Seyfried for the impact they have made on the industry, and on me. As a big bore fan, these are some of my favorites. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Mar/Apr 2023, P.O. Deep blue finish on the rest of the gu, Smith & Wesson Model 57 No Dash,41 Rem. Performance Center Edition. Thank you kindly for reading it and for shouting out, Sir. The Model 57 was simply the .44 Mag. This suped-up and stretched .38 Special set the standard for powerful handgun cartridges. Thank. 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. and .44 Mag., .41 Spl. In my mind a proper N frame has square grips and at least a 4 barrel. The Smith & Wesson Model 57 Classic is a modern version of the original 57 that was introduced in 1964. Its accuracy is noteworthy, and it makes a superior everyday round when fueled by Unique or Power Pistol to 1,050-1,115 fps. Tommy Campbell and Ross Seyfried discussed their thoughts on the perfect revolver. Great article. Before there were scopes or red dots there were iron sights. They look great and shoot great and pack easy. If I ever hunt deer with that gun, that is the one I intend to use. Width: 1.70 in. I had no idea how much theyd go up in valueyet another stupid move on my part. Looking back, Seyfried gave that blueprint for ammo choices in his 1989 article, amongst many other bits of wisdom. Tailwheel, you are set up! Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Its incredible, Wow, Derek! And it shoots! Launching these bullets faster will improve trajectory, but the performance gained is not worth the price paid in recoil. View. Gun #: 997108610. ; ^ ). 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. He was commander of the NMSP Pistol Team and competed with a revolver throughout his career. Thanks for reading it and for commenting, Sir. The .44 Magnum will do the most in the platform and would be the best choice for Alaska duty. The idea that led to Smith & Wessons Mountain Gun started as a conversation between two world class shooters. Deployed military should use stateside address. If we had known what was coming. As always, great article, Kevin! View. No purchase necessary. Trooper stocks on your MG. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Smith & Wesson 41 Pistol Gun #: 985434446 Seller: DGSGUNS GA Sales: 868 $1,349.00 Full Details More from this Seller 1 Image (s) NICE PRE-OWNED S&W MODEL 41 WITH 2 MAGS AND ORIG BOX Gun #: 998816272 Seller: On Target Training GA Sales: 5 $900.00 Full Details 3 Image (s) S&W MODEL 57-6 CLASSIC 41 MAGNUM Gun #: 974942443 Seller: Keith Woods $1,295.00 Deployed military should use stateside address. Seyfried was right, it is hard to imagine a better revolver than yours for venturing into the woods. Tom Campbells masterpiece was validated- it was a smashing success. Any sixgunner spending much time with the cartridge soon develops some favorite loads. This bullet, cast hard, makes an excellent high-performance load whether the targets be live game, steel critters or an elusive tin can on the side of the yonder hill. View all posts by Kevin McPherson. I was very impressed with the Model 57 Classics. Your great article and images caused me to long for my crop of model 24s and 624s. View. Smith & Wesson was the first company, naturally, to market a .41 Mag. Pictures are of the item listed. The Model 29s are more modern versions of the gun that made the .44 magnums famous. sixgun, and Elmer Keith had much to do with it. They can still manufacture a one-piece tapered barrel if they choose to. The balance created by the slim, short barrel was just right. Great article I just discovered. Manufacture da, Very Lightly Handled Ruger Blackhawk Three Screw .41 Magnum, Single-Action Revolver, 6.5" Barrel Wood Grips, Blued Frame Finish, With Box. You got one of the original all business guns! I have several Mountain Guns and a pair of the Mountain Revolvers. Nice article! Unfluted cyl, full length shroud, 7 1/2 incher. The .41 began in none other than famed gun expert and visionary Elmer Keith's mind. 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. Compare. I would be in trouble I couldnt get out of! I worked with several agents who had transferred from Detroit, and I knew that Motown was the home of the big-bore revolver, Dirty Harry notwithstanding. 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). I will let the pictures show the condition. The .44 Magnum with a 6 barrel weighed in at nearly 48 ounces. They just needed a digital image of our patch to do it. Enjoy them, take care of them and pass them on to some one else to enjoy. A 10mm L frame is at the top of my wish list, too. Id really like a beefier set of stocks on it if I were going to do a lot of shootingsomething that would cover up or help spread the impulse from that exposed steel backstrap. He also studied first-generation Colt Single Action Army cylinders to make sure the cylinder had the correct radius for the cylinder diameter. The vapor-blasted finish was replaced with the now common, matte stainless finish soon after the first run. Based on their reputation, I think the loss of Trausch grips might be as bad as losing some of these practical wheel guns. The 624 was as good as the guns of old. I ordered my Mountain Revolver as soon as I finish Seyfrieds article back in the day. Thanks for the work you did in Detroit and also for the ammo info you have tirelessly provided. A raised blade front sight and an adjustable notch rear sight. 1/3 Down, a 1/3 in 30 Days 1/3 in 60 Days. 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!). Weight, Empty: 47.6 ounces Grips: Checkered walnut Finish: Blued Sights: Micro-adjustable white-outline rear, pinned red-ramp front Headquartered in Springfield,. Comes with Hogue Mono-grips, its S&W box, papers, and a lock. 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6.5 PRC: Which is Better? Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. I dont need the gas check at the speeds I shoot them, but at least you can still get the profile. Thanks Kevin, you have re-affirmed my love affair with the 657 Mountain Guns. 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. Of course, for day-in, day-out recreational shooting, handloaders can always brew up civilized facsimiles of the original Police Load (or even something kinder and gentler). I think S&W would be smart to return a half-lug model to the line, since the full lug of the 686 adds a lot of weight for a carry gun. A 7 shot L frame with a thin tapered barrel- I think youre right Very cool! So unless you lay hands on a load thats really out of the ordinary, youre unlikely to run out of clicks. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. This revolver has an extremely smooth double-action, one of the smoothest we've had here at D4, we the trigger must have some custom work. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Concealed Carry 2023, P.O. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Thomas, I think you could make a pretty strong case for that Mountain Lite being the ultimate backpacking sidearm, at least in the lower 48 and with thoughtful ammo selection. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Buy a smith and wesson .41 magnum online. The .38 Spl. Full-house magnums are best fired in moderation through a 4 Model 29, even more so with a Mountain Gun. Youre right about that silhouette, and they would be a dream to carry. That S&W hasnt brought these back continues to amaze me. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1G7xXag, Give a Gift It was offered in both blue and nickel in standard barrel lengths of 4, 6 and 83/8, and in 1986 the stainless steel counterpart of the Model 57, the Model 657, arrived in the same three standard barrel lengths. Smith & Wesson Model 629-1 .44 Magnum. Some thought that since the Magnum would also chamber and fire .44 Specials, there was no real need for the Model 24. Mikey Hartman, Lt. Col. A little late to the conversation, I bought a S&W M-69 when they first came out and have very happy with it. Thank you for writing in, Marv, and for appreciating the article! SMITH & WESSON 657-4 .41 MAGNUM - MOUNTAIN GUN - MINT IN BOX For Sale from: Vintage Sporting | Positive feedback: 99% View | | 4159 Completed Sales View Sellers Items SOLD - $995.00 Shipping: $25.00 (or Arrange local transfer) Accepted Payment Methods: Returns: No Returns Hard to find. ; ^ ), Well spoken, Sir. Make sure to watch till the end. Holster wear is visible by the muzzle bilaterally and on the trigger guards edges. As new in blue plastic box with lock, papers and keys. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. The Manurhin MR73 is one of the most elite combat [], Be the first to review Smith & Wesson 657-4 Mountain Gun. Im to the point where its all I hunt with anymore with a 16 carbine. Even though Keith is reflexively associated with the .44 Magnum, he gave the new .41 Mag. Satisfied with his work, he shipped it to Seyfried for him to behold and enjoy. Serial # N903105. With a history and tradition of fine gun making behind them, the Manurhin series of Revolvers is truly world-class. Lighter and tougher and more precise than ever, it's the perfect back country hunting rifle. to the .44 Mag. I use a S&W 624 (no dash) .44 Spl. Its accurate, good-looking, and classy. Are you listening S&W? Fallin off ain't embarrassin..not gettin back on is. Square butt, if you can, please. 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. Compact, folding design. The Mountain Guns were certainly among the most beautiful to come out of Smith and Wesson, ever. 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. A Mountain Gun of some sort has been on my hip for hunts and hikes for over 30 years now- I have trusted my life to them on many occasions. The .44 Magnum was introduced in 1955 and brought a new level of power. I would love to find a pair for my 657MG. 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. The N-frame is perfect for the .41caliber as well. The only change I have made to the gun is I installed Hogue Tamer grips that come on the X 500 guns. The term .44 Hand Ejector referred to the size of the frame, not necessarily the caliber. Are your pair of Mountain Revolvers inscribed with Mountain Revolver? Available in different sizes and red dot ready, it'll fit your needs, whatever they are. Handloading with cast bullets completely transformed this guns performance. This loading with the 220-gr. .41 Remington Magnum, Nice single action pistol chambered in .41 Rem Mag. A pair of Ruger .41 Mag. Great article! The gun was vapor blasted to an all-business, no shine satin finish. 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. Man, I overlooked the L frame Mountain Guns in this article, and now Im going to be scouting for one! No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Click for more info Seller: Collectors Firearms Area Code: 832 $1,495.00 NEW THIS WEEK! I always walk away from this site more intelligent than I showed up. I have used my standard 220-gr. 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. adherents point to the fact thatgiven similar bullet weightsthe .41 will shed less velocity at long yardage than the .44. You make a good point about the Trausch grips. Amen to that. They hit really hard with that huge flat front. Those who take up the .41 Mag. View. While we were attending the NRA convention in Washington, D.C., Bill Jordan, the old border patrolman, came to me and says, Elmer, youve got the .44 Mag. has special significance as it came to John Manufactured 1980. The .41 Remington Magnum is plain potent medicine. Products from the Performance Center are the ultimate expression of old-world craftsmanship blended with modern technology. 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. I bet that 629 was a source of comfort up there! Description: This is a New unfired S&W Mountain gun (57-5) chambered in 41 Magnum. Of course, I dont have strong opinions on this topic! However, while the .41 Mag. They agreed that the aesthetics and light weight of the pre-war .44 Hand Ejectors were peerless. Deaf Smith, I carry that combination often too, and I also have no complaints. Of course, this proved to be a highly subjective assessment. The Bore is in good condition and the barrel is 4 1/8 inches long. But that valuation may be low especially if it has papers and tools along with the case. 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