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| − | The Smith & Wesson Model 57 is a large frame, six-shot, 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 intended target market segments included law enforcement agencies and civilian firearms enthusiasts.It was released on the market in 1964. It was intended for law-enforcement because it had greater stopping power but less recoil than the mighty [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]]. A no frills duty version was made and dubbed the [[Smith & Wesson Model 58]]. | + | The '''Smith & Wesson Model 57''' is a large frame, six-shot, 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 intended target market segments included law enforcement agencies and civilian firearms enthusiasts. It was released on the market in 1964. It was intended for law-enforcement because it had greater stopping power but less recoil than the mighty [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]] .44 Magnum. A no frills duty version was made and dubbed the [[Smith & Wesson Model 58]]. |
| + | '''''The Smith & Wesson Model 57 has been seen in the following:''''' | ||
Revision as of 00:40, 15 July 2011
The Smith & Wesson Model 57 is a large frame, six-shot, 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 intended target market segments included law enforcement agencies and civilian firearms enthusiasts. It was released on the market in 1964. It was intended for law-enforcement because it had greater stopping power but less recoil than the mighty Smith & Wesson Model 29 .44 Magnum. A no frills duty version was made and dubbed the Smith & Wesson Model 58.
The Smith & Wesson Model 57 has been seen in the following:
Films
- Harvey Waldman as the gate guard in The Stuff