Found a model 57 no dash

[jwb28]

Thanks for all the replies.
Like I said in OP, really want a model 27. But have to find some place that will take CnRs to transfer from out of state. Then add fees etc. But finding one around here is almost impossible. It's a want, not a need. But I really like older Smiths

[Calif Hunter]

I have a 4 inch 57-1 with smooth Goncalo Alves grips in 90% condition - just a very light turn ring, along with a bunch of ammo and components (600 Sierra, Hornady and Rem bullets alone) that I would sell for that much!

[plumbum]

You're gonna make me go by there this weekend now - why do you hate my stimulus check?!

[The Gleam]

If it had the box and great condition maybe - but since it doesn't, way too high for as described.

Take the COVID-19 silly pricing rise out of the element, and you've got a gun that should be selling for no more than $850 max, and that's only because it IS a 57, which is very revered (at least by this Smith N-Frame aficionado) and is a no-dash example.

[Walter Rego]

$1550 is on the high side especially considering the modified stocks. And if it is at a retail gun shop you have to figure in the tax too as opposed to buying as part of a PPT.

However you will have to look long and hard or just get lucky to find a nice condition, pre-1982 Pinned & Recessed N frame for less than $1000 these days. A bit more if it has the original stocks and box & papers.

[JTROKS]

A bit high for me. Where is this store at?

[jwb28]

A bit high for me. Where is this store at?

Down Range, Chico Ca. off hwy 99 north end of town

[jwb28]

You're gonna make me go by there this weekend now - why do you hate my stimulus check?!

Only her to help.

[GeeBee49]

I've been looking into S&W N-Frame grips since reading this post. I don't think the checkering was sanded down on the grips in question. There is a groove around the checkering that is deeper than the checkering itself. To remove the checkering and the groove would require so much sanding that it would be very obvious. I think the grips were smooth to begin with and possibly sanded to remove a few dings and surface scratches.
The smooth grips could be original or they could be aftermarket.

[Calif Hunter]

The grips on mine are smooth from the factory. You can see them in my ppost, above.

[bruce381]

I to think is too high 1200 maybe go to SW forum ask over there they are nuts for SW wheel guns.

[sealocan]

OP jwb28 , since you mentioned you're not a revolver expert I thought letting you and other folks know about something to look for in used revolvers, once you have them in your hands and are ready to buy. It's a condition called push off and although it's usually from someone messing with the revolvers parts trying to get a better trigger I think I've also seen it on older revolvers that have had Lot of use ( like on .22 revolvers or maybe retired gov. department training revolvers).

This very short video explains it well and it should be fixed if it can be. Although there are probably revolvers out there where the owner knows the gun has push off but as long as they don't anyone else shoot the gun, without explaining it and the possible safety issues of it to them it's not the absolute worst thing , and you can always buy and install a bobbed hammer or
bob the factory original hammer , but Everyone who uses a revolver with "push off" should keep that in their mind when they're shooting the gun or if it's loaded ( and we always treat guns like they're loaded, right.).
It's just not how a double action revolver is designed or expected to work and it's something you should look out for. My last comment is this guy in the video pushes very hard on the hammers while he's testing them and I'm not sure you have to press super hard to check it. You don't want to break anything on our revolver you haven't bought yet, just a moderate push with your thumb and maybe a little light soft wiggling side to side with your thumb on the hammer, trying to see if you can trip the hammer, without your finger anywhere near the trigger.

https://youtu.be/0rcgZPfcjZg

Good luck in your search, try not to pay too much because that just makes the prices higher for the rest of us.

:-)

[S.A.]

Turner’s Fresno has 6” 27-3 on consignment

[jwb28]

Thanks again everyone for the replies and help. I really did not give it a good once over, but like I said it looked almost new except for the grips.
Almost certain the grips were checkered. The lines were still visible, just barely there. The blueing was a question just because of the grips. And From what I have read a good reblue can be hard to spot if you don't know what to look for. The barrel pin being flat, edges rounded, and hammer and trigger reblued are the ones I have read about
I'm sure the gun is very nice, if somewhat overpriced. I have never owned a 41 mag so I would have to start from scratch on ammo and reloading supplies. Trying to talk myself out of it, or hope it sells before so it won't be a temptation. Really would like a nice 4" model 27. Dash 2 or earlyer. The just don't come up around here
Thanks again

[joker440]

C&R transfers

Thanks for all the replies.
Like I said in OP, really want a model 27. But have to find some place that will take CnRs to transfer from out of state. Then add fees etc. But finding one around here is almost impossible. It's a want, not a need. But I really like older Smiths

If you don't mind a little jaunt up to Redding, we can handle those transfers at Redding Guns.