Smith & Wesson Model 57-3 41 Magnum 6″ SA/DA Revolver MFD 1991
SOLD FOR: $1,075.00
LSB#: LSB250515JB004
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 57-3
Serial Number: BFB0015
Year of Manufacture: 1991
Caliber: .41 Magnum
Action Type: Single / Double Action Revolver, Swing-Out Fluted Six-Shot Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”. The right side of the barrel is marked “.41 MAGNUM”. The sideplate has the S&W monogram logo, and the right side of the frame is marked with the four-line Marcas Registradas address. The butt of the grip frame is marked with the serial number “BFB0015”. The yoke cut is marked with the model number “MOD 57-3”.
Barrel Length: 6”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a ramped blade with an orange insert, pinned to a serrated base. The rear sight is a square notch leaf adjustable for windage and elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered wood panels. There are light handling marks present. The grips rate in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Choke: Not applicable
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 95% of its metal finish. There is light operational wear present. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are clean. The markings are sharp. Overall, this revolver rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly.. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Smith & Wesson Model 57 was introduced in 1964 as the premium .41 Magnum revolver in the S&W lineup, offering magnum power in a finely tuned target-grade package. The 57-3 variant, manufactured in the early 1990s, carries forward the legacy with traditional craftsmanship and refinements like the pinned front sight, target hammer, and Goncalo Alves target stocks.
This example, made in 1991, is in beautiful shape with strong bluing, sharp mechanics, and all the visual appeal collectors and magnum revolver enthusiasts appreciate. The .41 Magnum cartridge was designed to bridge the gap between the .357 and .44 Magnums, offering flatter trajectory and more manageable recoil—a caliber that remains beloved among experienced wheelgun shooters.
Whether you’re a collector of Smith & Wesson revolvers, a magnum aficionado, or someone looking for a capable and elegant shooter, this 57-3 will make a proud addition to your collection or range bag. Please see our high quality photos and good luck on your bid -M.C.
