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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==. | |||
[[Image:S&WM57.jpg|400px|thumb|Right|Smith & Wesson Model 57 - .41 Magnum]] | [[Image:S&WM57.jpg|400px|thumb|Right|Smith & Wesson Model 57 - .41 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:M5741Cal.jpg|400px|thumb|Right|Smith & Wesson Model 57 - .41 Magnum]] | [[Image:M5741Cal.jpg|400px|thumb|Right|Smith & Wesson Model 57 - .41 Magnum]] |
Revision as of 16:00, 24 February 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==. A no frills duty version was made and dubbed the ==Smith & Wesson Model 58==.
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