Paper 2-liter target on Ebay:. Your email address will not be published. If I remember correctly, the original run of .44 Magnum guns were not Mountain Guns, they were called Mountain Revolvers. This pistol is in great condition. I like the way you think. I decided to have it converted into a Mountain Gun and carry it in his honor. 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. 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. Classic Ruger single action revolver manufactured in 2002. Tom Campbells masterpiece was validated- it was a smashing success. Thank you, Kenneth! He had worked for many years at S&W; First as a model maker and then as a test technician. Part Number:161300 Buds Item Number: 18184 Product Documentation (5 Reviews) Rating 4.8 out of 5 20% 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star SORT BY: Most Recent | Highest Ratings | Lowest Ratings Write Review Stephen S on 04/02/2022 Rating: 4 of 5 Stars! The Ruger was just too big to carry while fishing, and the Mountain Gun was perfect. 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. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. 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. $40 Shipping via USPS. Someday I hope to take a sight picture on a mule deer with a Mountain Gun, and mine will be similarly loaded, Ill bet.I ordered the same holster from Milt Sparks after seeing it on Seyfrieds hip and I agree with your assessment completely. bullet at around 900 fps. I cant think of a better gun for up there. The sixgun at bottom has Subscriber Services. The current Classics iteration of the Model 57 comes with a 6.0-inch barrel, blued finish, and the key-lock safety feature. I didnt get one until recently, in 45 Colt. It is that, David. Mr. Smith, I commend you for picking up that 625-6, even if it was a round butt! It sure makes a difference in the feel of the gun IMO. Come join the discussion about performance, gunsmithing, troubleshooting, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Gun #: 942392042. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. 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. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. (I) Giveaway ends May 31, 2023. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. What a sweetheart that thing must be. The frame is the same - large, robust, easy to handle and . Joseph Von Benedikt is with Rafe Nielsen of Browning to take a look at a new X-Bolt series rifle. Campbell appreciated the graceful look the chamfer provided on Seyfrieds 629. Its difficult to not compare the .41 Mag. When I was a young Federale in a Midwestern city that wasnt Detroit, I used to read Mr. Marshalls writings all the time. was a 4 Model 58 which looked much like a slightly larger Military & Police. The most accurate Freedom Arms I have ever experienced, which also makes it the most accurate sixgun I have ever shot, is the 10 .41 Mag. Freedom Arms is known for making the most accurate factory-produced single actions ever turned out. 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. The shorter barrels had the micrometer rear, but wore a Baughman ramp front sight. If you want a new, blued S&W these days thatll combine vintage appeal with performance, the companys Classics section is pretty much where youll find it. Joseph VonBenedikt is with Joel Hodgdon to talk about the improved accuracy and long-range potential of the already reliable Core-Lokt ammo line. Thanks for writing in! Blued finish with very light rings on the cylinder Overall shows very little use. Learn the difference between revolvers and semi-auto pistols and what makes them different. Smith & Wesson: The MBA GyroJet pistols are unique and one of the most unconventional firearms ever produced. That S&W hasnt brought these back continues to amaze me. ; ^ ). In the interest of full disclosure, most of my previous shooting experiences with the .41 Mag. The Classic Model 57 was introduced by S&W at the 2009 SHOT Show. Ill do my part, Sir. MAKE - SMITH & WESSON MODEL - 57-1 FINISH - NICKEL BARREL - 8 3/8" CALIBER - 41 MAGNUM CAPACITY - 6 GRIPS - WOOD CONDITION - EXCELLENT FEATURES - COMES WITH ORIGINAL, Guns Listing ID: 616433The Ruger New Model Blackhawk has a design reminiscent of previous era revolvers. The 686-5 357 Mountain gun gets the most use by me. Skeeter Skelton was one of many sage shooters who was dismayed with the loss of the Model 24. Launching these bullets faster will improve trajectory, but the performance gained is not worth the price paid in recoil. Worked fine, accurate & reliable. WE DO NOT SHIP INTERNATIONALLY $40 Shipping. I carried one almost everyday for 6 years, when I lived in Alaska. Excellent, light wear, small scratches. The second Smith & Wesson .41 Mag. You make a good point about the Trausch grips. "SN: S256822. Those X frame Hogue tamers are a beautiful thing on light N frame revolvers! 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. Enjoy them, take care of them and pass them on to some one else to enjoy. No purchase necessary. I believe that one was worth the long-time search. I foolishly let go of it and recently after 33 years of looking acquired other one. 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. The narrow .400 hammer of old and the 624s smooth trigger were chosen for the lockwork. The guns were developed in the 1960s by Robert Mainhardt and Art Biehl through their joint company MB Associates. Serial AVC3202 is a stainless steel revolver featuring a 6-inch barrel (integral serrated rib, serrated front sight blade with red insert), adjustabl .Click for more info Seller: Sportsman's Legacy Area Code: 406 $1,500.00 S&W 629-6 GI#: 102199268 S&W 629-6 IN .44 MAGNUM CAL., WITH 6 .5" BARREL. They came with Pachmayr grips, unlike the 1993 Mountain Gun, which came with Hogues. The velocity champ was Hornadys 190-grain FTX LEVERevolution loading. He was commander of the NMSP Pistol Team and competed with a revolver throughout his career. A raised blade front sight and an adjustable notch rear sight. Interestingly, the elevation range in point of impact for all five loads tested at 25 yards was about 4.5 inches, well within the adjustment range of the Model 57s excellent micro-adjustable sight. Winchesters Silvertip, and a 170 gr. 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. SMALL. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. $50 PREPAID CARD. Smith & Wesson was the first company, naturally, to market a .41 Mag. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Smith & Wesson did at least one additional run of 625 Mountain Guns in each .45 caliber. The grips on todays Model 57 Classics are different from the originals in that they are not as beefy as the target-type grips on the original, but the gun does have the true square-butt frame like the original and unlike most other current S&W revolvers that share a common K/L/N-Frame round butt. Just as with the .357 Mag. WE DO NOT SHIP INTERNATIONALLY $40 Shipping. (II) Limit one entry per household. Welcome to the forum from another 41 Mag nut. 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. from his friend, the late Hal Swiggett. Federal has created a safer, easier and more reliable way to shoot a muzzleloader. All were square butt frames with .265 serrated triggers and .400 hammers. I confess to being a member of the .41 Magnum Cult, Guild, Band of Zealots, etc. Thanks to Tommy Campbell and Ross Seyfried for the impact they have made on the industry, and on me. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. When I ordered them, Herretts asked me if I would like to add a patch or badge onto the stocks- what a cool idea! New 29-8 S&W Mountain Gun NIB Smith Wesson 44 mag. Chambered in .44 Special, it could be sanely handloaded to drive a cast 250-grain Keith bullet to 950-1000 fps. He created a special fixture to grind the black powder scallop on the leading edge of the cylinder. MODEL 317 KIT GUN. Smiths proven micrometer adjustable rear, and a plain, black, Baughman serrated ramp (pinned in) were chosen for sights. . Serial number - CCU9230. 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. 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. #452424 to 920 fps. The new target trigger and hammer were fully 1/2 wide. The Colt Anaconda .44 Rem. No purchase necessary. I bought a 629-5 (no lock) in 2000 to carry in Colorado while fly fishing in the back country. You know Tom Laemlein. This Dan Wesson .41 Mag. I considered buying some Trausch grips for my SP101 at one point, and I was only aware of SP101 and Beretta 92 grips from them at that time. Tight 1 groups are the norm at 100 yards and I have had many 3-shot groups come in just over 1/2 using the Hornady 210-gr. His experimental pistol also led to the development of the Model 645 that truly got S&W into the .45 semiauto business. Thank you, Greyson. As always, great article, Kevin! Zach, do you remember the 620? A 10mm L frame is at the top of my wish list, too. 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). Even though Keith is reflexively associated with the .44 Magnum, he gave the new .41 Mag. Deployed military should use stateside address. MODEL 351 PD. There he worked in the uniform bureau and narcotics enforcement section and did two tours in the NMSP Training Bureau, retiring as a Sergeant in 2011. In 2005, they also released a blued 57-5 Mountain Gun. As a street copper in Detroit from 1969-89, my focus was on one N frame, the Model 58 .41 Magnum. Featured-rich and enhanced for better performance, our firearms maintain production line integrity. Amen to that. The Mountain Guns were certainly among the most beautiful to come out of Smith and Wesson, ever. Pinned barrels went out in 1982, along with the slightly shorter counter-bored cylinder. Available in different sizes and red dot ready, it'll fit your needs, whatever they are. They hit really hard with that huge flat front. My .44 Mountain Gun has also seen some time in a duty holster loaded with 200 gr. Gun #: 966454149. A 629 was my constant companion , when I lived in Alaska. 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 Skeeters .44 Special load is hard to beat for an everyday load, it has stood the test of time. Mikey Hartman, Lt. Col. Make sure to watch till the end. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. I have a 45 colt mountain gun, no lock it was special order it does not have the Lazer engraved mountain gun on one side or 45 colt on the other side. Satisfied with his work, he shipped it to Seyfried for him to behold and enjoy. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Ive been able to acquire the 357, 41 mag, 44 mag, 45LC, 45acp mountain guns and each of them are very fun revolvers. Turns out, I was a bit off the mark. 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. 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 This was the first time a .44 Magnum had been released with a tapered barrel, and it was well-received by the shooting public. View. This proves that they can still make them if they choose to. With bullets in the 200 to 240 grain class, you can shoot velocities near double that of the very popular .45 ACP. However, the Model 58 didnt catch on for a couple of reasons (see the accompanying sidebar). Hey Brett, that is a sweet spot. Seyfried was thoroughly impressed with the prototype, and he appreciated its significance. I have these two Rugers turned into 51/2 Perfect Packin Pistols by Alan Harton and Ben Forkin. 2 Image (s) Smith & Wesson 57 (150481) Gun #: 957943354. Fortunately for us, he loved revolvers. I wish I could find a snub in it for as a carry companion. My .41 Magnum Mountain Guns are the only ones I have that have the normal caliber and Mountain Gun engravings on the barrel. What I wouldnt give to have a 357 Magnum Mountain Gun released by S&W today. BTW, being something of a Seyfried acolyte in my younger days, I have always carried my Mountain Revolver in a 200AW from Milt Sparks. Seyfried sent the cylinder to Campbell so he could reproduce it for his project gun. However, due to size and recoil it found more favor with civilian target shooters and hunters. Campbell built the first Mountain Gun essentially by hand in the model shop (located in the original Springfield Armory testing facility and range). 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. A little late to the conversation, I bought a S&W M-69 when they first came out and have very happy with it. Filling a mule deer tag using a Mountain Gun is on my bucket list, too. The Silvertip offeringrated at 1,250 fpsis as close as youre going to find to mild, even though its practically a dead-ringer for the 10mm Auto Silvertip load. New Model Ruger Blackhawk Revolver; Serial No. This was also the first time a .41 Magnum had left the factory without a bull barrel. Appears unfired. 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. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. 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. I dont need the gas check at the speeds I shoot them, but at least you can still get the profile. What have we got to lose??? 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