Smith & Wesson Model 57 .41 Magnum

This fabulous Model 57 shipped on January 25, 1965 to the Simon Atlas & Sons Inc in Washington DC and is equipped with the original bright blue finish, red ramp front sight and the checkered Goncalo Alves diamond target stocks AKA ‘Cokes’. This rare early production .41 Magnum is complete in the original and mint prototype display case which was only used on a few guns during the earliest production. Model 57’s built in the first year of production were shipped in Mahogany display cases with velour lining. This Model 57 was shipped in an extremely rare prototype case, one of only a small handful ever used. These are the same size and feature the same interior fabric as the black display cases used on the .44 Magnums. The exterior is a thin vinyl woodgrain print. Note the case hardware is unique to this prototype as well. These are extremely interesting and historically significant. An investment grade .41 Magnum!