Regards, Gearchecker 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. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. The cost was very reasonable, and they turned out great. Full Details. The tapered barrel and ramp front sight really do create a beautiful silhouette. With an S&W N-Frame of any vintage, the gun pretty much comes straight backwhich allows for quicker recovery between shots but can also pound the web of the shooters strong hand (which in my case gets a bit weak at the end of an extended session). from his friend, the late Hal Swiggett. 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. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. load at more than 1,400 fps. It should be noted that felt recoil was particularly feltnot surprisinglywith the 250-grain Federal CastCore and 240-grain Winchester Platinum Tip. Model 29 with smaller holes in the barrel and cylinder. Performance Center Edition. Skeeters .44 Special load is hard to beat for an everyday load, it has stood the test of time. The latter Mountain Guns were drilled and tapped, toosomething S&W started doing across the board, in 1993. Seller: AJGUNSNSTUFF. Its good to know that Mr. Marshall is still kicking; the last thing I read from him was shortly after he retired and went to Roscommon County. IN 1964, the .41 Magnum was introduced to the shooting world with predictions that it was destined to be the ultimate police round. factory ammo I was able to dig up for the Model 57 covered the cartridges mild-to-wild range of performance (more or less). Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Now, what did you do for lunch, yesterday? But again, even a 6.0-inch N-Frame is not the item for promiscuous blasting with darn near any magnum beginning with the number 4. Or at least it isnt for me. As far as I can determine, there was only one production run of the 657 Mountain Gun. ; ^ ), Well spoken, Sir. It gave a distinct look, not seen on a S&W revolver in a long time. The only change I have made to the gun is I installed Hogue Tamer grips that come on the X 500 guns. To make an offer please complete the form below: Minimum price for the offer must be greater than or equal to $0. Thank you, Kevin. Kevin Massey. Smiths proven micrometer adjustable rear, and a plain, black, Baughman serrated ramp (pinned in) were chosen for sights. If I remember correctly, the original run of .44 Magnum guns were not Mountain Guns, they were called Mountain Revolvers. Any sixgunner spending much time with the cartridge soon develops some favorite loads. Large frame stainless magnum revolver, 6" barrel with shrouded ejector, chambered for the powerful . No purchase necessary. He was consistently a high finisher (usually in the top 5) in the big matches he competed inthe IPSC Nationals and Worlds, the Bianchi Cup, and the Steel Challenge, to name a few. Loads included Speers 210-grain Gold Dot HP, Federals 250-grain CastCore, Winchesters Supreme 240-grain Platinum Tip and Super-X 175-grain Silvertip HP, and Hornadys new 190-grain polymer-tipped FTX. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. I have used my standard 220-gr. Good article, but I wish you guys would quit coming up with subjects that make me look back on what I missed. There is a couple of very light scratches on bottom of the trigger guard but other than that, Up for sale is a rare early model 57 in the Velour presentation case. The Mountain Gun concept applied to the L frame would be superlative. Made around 1965. I somehow managed to fill a doe tag with one using my own handloaded 210 gr. Mikey Hartman, Lt. Col. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. Wide Flat Noses and heavy-for-caliber Keith bullets can be had from 250-275 grains. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Manufactured 1980. I bet that 629 was a source of comfort up there! Those X frame Hogue tamers are a beautiful thing on light N frame revolvers! Deployed military should use stateside address. This was special order, still is new in the box never fired and never turned the cylinder. Manufactured in 1975/76. 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. Description: Smith and Wesson Model 57-5 "Mountain Gun" .41 Magnum 4" BBL. One, the adjustable-sight Model 57, was intended as a serious big-game revolver. Im picturing that nickel plated 27-2 Molehill Gun- Sweet! A tip of the hat to Skeeter and all the others who made these classics possible! All were square butt frames with .265 serrated triggers and .400 hammers. The conversation took place back in the 1980s, when these shooters were known for their prowess with semiautomatics in action pistol competition. However, while the .41 Mag. I decided to have it converted into a Mountain Gun and carry it in his honor. It is in the Wood Presentation Case with all the papers and tools. Great to hear from you, Rob, and glad you enjoyed Kevins excellent article. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. 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. A focused article on that gun is on my To Do list. to the .44 Mag. The .41 Remington Magnum is plain potent medicine. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. With a history and tradition of fine gun making behind them, the Manurhin series of Revolvers is truly world-class. (Of course, all with the option of not having that accursed lock.). I have never felt the need for another holster. Ready for sale is a Smith & Wesson 657-4 Mountain Gun double-action revolver in .41 Mag. Dirty Harry gave it a huge boost on screen. Lyman Keith bullet #410459 over 20 grains of #2400 was developed. MODEL 351 PD. Built on a l. Very good overall condition. Smith & Wesson Model 629-1 .44 Magnum. Wood grips are in excellent condition. S&W wisely decided to catalog the Model 629-2 Mountain Gun as a production gun, and made 5,000 of them in the initial run. Ive loaded it with that same Federal Cast Core or equivalent handload to protect my family on high altitude camping trips. Compare. Things were right in the world for a few years. 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). Sales werent great, and this line of thinking eventually resulted in the Model 24 being discontinued in 1966. This was the type of revolver Campbell and Seyfried wanted. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. I thought they were very attractive guns, and the lighter snouts made them handle well, but they apparently didnt sell very well. That blued .41 appears to have been the unannounced finale- the Mountain Guns quietly disappeared. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. I have a plethora of info and a long-running thread on the S&W forum about that model. Hard to beat a 240 [emailprotected] for most things you might do with a Mtn Gun, Proven by guys like Keith, Skelton, and Seyfried. Sometimes things just dont happen the way they should. 1/3 Down, a 1/3 in 30 Days 1/3 in 60 Days, S&W Model 57 (no dash) fitted with a 6 inch barrel (Magna Ported), pinned red ramped front sight, adjustable white outline rear sight, target hammer, target trigger, checkered cocb. Some thought that since the Magnum would also chamber and fire .44 Specials, there was no real need for the Model 24. The SCSW, 4th Edition, says premium for nickel, EXC - $950, VG - $750. Your load is identical to the heavy .44 Special Load I craft for my 624. Another home run Kevin. Classic Ruger single action revolver manufactured in 2002. sixguns on the used gun market, one has to do a little searching to come up with a .41 Mag. and glad youre going to carry it. Smith & Wesson Model 57 with Nickel finish and 8 3/8 barrel. Seyfried nailed it back in the 80sthis is plenty of power, with mild manners, in the .45 Colt Mountain Gun. I didnt get one until recently, in 45 Colt. I was very impressed with the Model 57 Classics. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. With bullets in the 200 to 240 grain class, you can shoot velocities near double that of the very popular .45 ACP. Holster wear is visible by the muzzle bilaterally and on the trigger guards edges. XTP over H110. Its a little expensive. This tapered pencil barrel kept the weight of the 6 barreled guns around 38 ounces, with the rarer shorter barrels (4, 5, and 5.5) even less. Serial # N903105. rounds work just fine in .41 Mag. It shipped with a .800 diameter bull barrel which added weight up front to help deal with the recoil the magnum produced. I commend you on your wisdom in acquiring all those while you could. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Not sure which one I will use, but any will work if I do my part, I think. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Im glad guys like Tom Campbell were in a place to build them, too. Description: This is a New unfired S&W Mountain gun (57-5) chambered in 41 Magnum. Mike enlightened me that the actual original that Tom Campbell built and sent to Seyfried is (or was) for sale on Sportsmanslegacy.com a while back. Thanks for reading it and for commenting, Sir. Ive got a few other projects to put to bed first, but will reach out, when its time! I kind of hate the Mountain Gun engraving on the barrels and really wish S&W had stuck with both the finish treatment and clean barrel of the original Mountain Revolvers. You had TWO of them, Brent??? 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. 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. Headquartered in Springfield,. Filling a mule deer tag using a Mountain Gun is on my bucket list, too. Even though Keith is reflexively associated with the .44 Magnum, he gave the new .41 Mag. must hold on to them as while its relatively easy to find both .357 Mag. Im to the point where its all I hunt with anymore with a 16 carbine. They came with Pachmayr grips, unlike the 1993 Mountain Gun, which came with Hogues. As far as I can determine, there was only one production run of the 657 Mountain Gun. .41 Remington Magnum, Nice single action pistol chambered in .41 Rem Mag. There isn't a much better combination for solid firepower and good handling. The frame is the same - large, robust, easy to handle and . A .41 Magnum and a Smith J frame got me home on several occasions when things looked grim 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. You make a very good point- we are just temporary caretakers. Store Hours-Thurs-Fri-10AM-8PM Sat-, NEW PRICE Listed is a like new unfired, Smith & Wesson, Model 57, No Dash, 41 Mag Revolver. Bore is good with strong rifling visible. His experimental pistol also led to the development of the Model 645 that truly got S&W into the .45 semiauto business. For target, hunting, and trail running, this 1986 Ruger Blackhawk will fit the bill. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Ive found this to be true as far as it goes, provided you dont bark your thumb on the edge of the hammer (ask me how I know this). All entries must be received by giveaway end date. He has had several articles published in American Cop Magazine, SWAT Magazine, and the NRA Law Enforcement Quarterly. I fell in love with their clean utilitarian pure business look the second I saw my first one and bought it within minutes. XTP over 22.0 grains of Accurate #9. Joseph Von Benedikt visits with Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon about the unprecedented demand on the shooting supply industry. I didnt see this mentioned, but unless Im hallucinating my early Mountain Revolver (not GUN) has a K/L grip frame. A 10mm L frame is at the top of my wish list, too. The 624 was as good as the guns of old. This suped-up and stretched .38 Special set the standard for powerful handgun cartridges. True Keith bullets, from two Lyman molds, as cast by my friend Mark, have been outstanding, too. It looks like very early guns were marked that way. Smith & Wesson, Model 57, No Dash, 41 Mag Revolver, SMITH & WESSON MODEL 57-1 41 MAG REV TTT BOX & PAPERS, SMITH & WESSON MODEL 657 3" BARREL 41 MAGNUM REVOLVER, Freedom Arms Model 97 Premier .44 Special Packer style 3 1/2' custom barrel round butt, Very Lightly Handled Ruger Blackhawk Three Screw .41mag, 6.5" Barrel, New Old Stock Ruger Blackhawk Three Screw .41magnum, 6.5" Barrel. Hey Brett, that is a sweet spot. But many .41 Mag. How about getting a .41 Mag. They look great and shoot great and pack easy. FIREARMS. Zach, do you remember the 620? $30.00. Thank you, Jim! | I always walk away from this site more intelligent than I showed up. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. to lengthen to become the .41 Mag. BARREL IS 8 3/8''. of Israeli Defense Forces, joins David Fortier for an exclusive interview for Shotgun News. Available in different sizes and red dot ready, it'll fit your needs, whatever they are. I dont need the gas check at the speeds I shoot them, but at least you can still get the profile. It made happy to think of you carrying that Mountain Revolver stoked with Black Talons all over Southern California. I use a S&W 624 (no dash) .44 Spl. If anyone is listening at the mothership, it would be pretty cool if you brought them back, and while you are at it, build some L frames in the same configuration in .357, 10mm/40, and .44 mag (5 shot, of course). lengths, but in recent years properly headstamped .41 Spl. Full-house magnums are best fired in moderation through a 4 Model 29, even more so with a Mountain Gun. Gunsmith John Seifert swapped barrels, chamfered the charge holes, and had it laser engraved with a simple sideplate inscription to honor its former owner. Its never failed. Excellent! 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. 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