Smith & Wesson Model 57 No-Dash .41 Rem. Mag., 4-Inch, Pinned & Recessed, High-Polish Blue, N-Frame DA/SA Revolver (1979–1980)
This Smith & Wesson Model 57 no-dash is a classic N-frame .41 Rem. Mag. revolver from the 1979–1980 production period, identifiable by its N-prefix serial range. It features a 4-inch pinned barrel with a serrated rib, recessed chambers, and a high-polish blued finish with color case-hardened hammer and trigger. Factory red-ramp front and adjustable micrometer rear sights with a white-outline notch, plus checkered wood target stocks with S&W medallions, round out a configuration prized by enthusiasts.
The bore condition is excellent, further supporting its appeal as a clean example of a no-dash Model 57.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are handling marks from previous use visible on the exterior surfaces. Photos document the noted handling marks. The bore is bright and clean.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 57 no-dash revolver
The Model 57 no-dash is built on S&W's robust N-frame and chambered in .41 Remington Magnum. This example has a 4-inch barrel with a serrated rib, short underlug, and an ejector-rod shroud with a front lock. Capacity is six rounds, and the action is double-action/single-action. Barrel rollmarks include "SMITH & WESSON" and "41 MAGNUM."
Construction is all carbon steel with a high-polish blued finish on the frame, cylinder, and receiver. The hammer and trigger are color case-hardened. The barrel is factory pinned, and the cylinder chambers are recessed, features associated with early production of this model.
Sighting equipment includes a red-ramp front and an adjustable micrometer rear with a white-outline notch. The revolver wears checkered wood target stocks with S&W medallions, complementing the classic N-frame profile.
Markings are consistent with period manufacture: "MADE IN U.S.A." with the Springfield, Mass. address, and "MOD. 57" stamped in the yoke cut with assembly numbers present. The N-prefix serial format aligns with 1979–1980 production.