Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson (USED comes as you see above with blue case)
Model: 57 (NO DASH)
Serial: N877124
Date of Manufacture: 1983
Caliber: .41 Magnum
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 4" Pinned
Optics/Sights: Red Insert Blade on Ramp Base with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Inlaid S&W Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
The Smith & Wesson Model 57 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 its size and recoil, it was found to be more favorable with civilian target shooters and hunters. First introduced in April 1964, the Model 57 was produced with 4", 6", 6-1/2", and 8-3/8" barrels in both highly polished blued and nickel–plated finishes. Using the large S&W "N" frame, the Model 57 was one of the companies’ premier products, offering superb fit and finish, basically the same pistol as the famous S&W Model 29, except in .41 instead of .44 caliber. Like the Model 29, the 57 sported a red insert front sight with a white outline, adjustable rear iron open sight, and a target trigger, target hammer, and oversized wooden target grips.