S&W M657-5 Classic Hunters

I was checking one of my local gun shops websites and they had just freshly listed two S&W 657-5 revolvers. Both guns were listed has having the original boxes/cases, and from the pictures looked like they were in excellent shape. These are the 7 1/2 inch barrel models with full barrel underlug and Hogue rubber grips, and unfluted cylinders. I had owned one way back when, but traded it on some other toy of the month, later regretting that decision. I hadn't seen any in quite awhile so I was very surprised that they had two come in at the same time. I figured they wouldn't last long so I headed over there right after work. Both guns appear to be in excellent shape, and fired very little. The prices were a little higher than I would have normally wanted to pay, but based on their somewhat rarity and a little haggling, I put both of them in layaway. The only thing that struck me as odd was that while both were stamped 657-5 in the frame cut out, only one has the internal lock. Anyone who has info or comments on these guns is encouraged to post it here, as I would welcome it greatly. I intend to set up one of them with a Weigand scope base and a 2-6X Bushnell scope, or an Ultradot, and use it for hunting.

hey mech... I have the same handgun with the 657-5 stamp along with the lock....This has been accurate from the start.... Had it scoped early on and then installed a Bowen rough Country rear... Its taken a fair share of game.....

James that is a nice looking grip on yours, who made it?

Looks like Herrett's Jordan Trooper.

Look like Herrett's to me too. That gun looks like it's all business.


Charles

Nice looking handgun. So far I have never owned a 41 Magnum Smith & Wesson. I have owned several 357's and 44 Magnums, but the 57's and 657's have never managed to follow me home so far.

Bob R

That`s them.....You send them a outline of your shooting hand which they keep, and choose the stock you want...These grips go a long way in keeping the straight back recoil, of DA revolvers, from hurting your hand....

Mech 8
According to the book, the key lock was the defining difference between the dash 4 and the dash 5. If you have one that is marked dash 5 and was not made for a lock, you may have a rare revolver. Could it have an after market plug?