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| + | [[Image:S&WM57.jpg|400px|thumb|Right|Smith & Wesson Model 57 - .41 Magnum]] | ||
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| + | [[Image:S&W57 4inch.jpg|400px|thumb|Right|Smith & Wesson Model 57 4" inch barrel - .41 Magnum]] | ||
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''' 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]]. | ||
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* '''Caliber(s):''' .41 Magnum | * '''Caliber(s):''' .41 Magnum | ||
| − | * '''Weight:''' | + | * '''Weight:''' 3 lbs (1.36 kg) |
| − | * '''Length:''' in ( cm) | + | * '''Length:''' 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| − | * '''Barrel length(s):''' in ( cm) | + | * '''Barrel length(s):''' 6 in (15.2 cm) |
* '''Capacity:''' 6 | * '''Capacity:''' 6 | ||
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'''''The Smith & Wesson Model 57 has been seen in the following:''''' | '''''The Smith & Wesson Model 57 has been seen in the following:''''' | ||
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== Films == | == Films == | ||
Revision as of 21:18, 1 February 2012
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.
Specifications
(1964 - 1993)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .41 Magnum
- Weight: 3 lbs (1.36 kg)
- Length: 11.5 in (29.2 cm)
- Barrel length(s): 6 in (15.2 cm)
- Capacity: 6
- Fire Modes: SA/DA
The Smith & Wesson Model 57 has been seen in the following:
Films
- Harvey Waldman as the gate guard in The Stuff