The Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum
The first gun ever chambered in .357 Magnum was Smith & Wesson's Registered Magnum revolver. From the minds of Elmer Keith and Phil Sharpe came a powerful new cartridge that changed the face of handgunning, law enforcement, and hunting.
The Registered Magnum enjoyed an incredible marketing campaign upon its release, but also offered customers a remarkable level of customization and superb craftsmanship. Today, it is their story, power, quality, and wide variety of configurations that keeps them among the most desirable Smith & Wessons ever made.
Many of these rare and extraordinary examples come courtesy of the Dave Ballantyne Collection.
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Wow.. Just wow. Decided to sub on the basis of this video..
@RockIslandAuctionCompany
Жыл бұрын
Glad to have you.
@shaunspies1108
8 ай бұрын
Me too, and I am a South African. May God Bless America, and all the TRUE PATRIOTS.
Don't forget General George Patton's 3 1/2" barrel length Registered Magnum. It is not for sale but deserves an honorable mention.
@cbroz7492
Жыл бұрын
..a specialli made replica..by S&W was at by the Patton museum 52 years ago when I took AIT. Used'ta soend all my free there.
The 357 has always been my favorite round. It has so many uses compared to other calibers and it's fun to shoot.
@alanaliyev456GT
4 ай бұрын
I have big hands ...i love long barrels but i want small wood grips
This video breaks my heart knowing I can’t afford any of these beautiful guns!😢
@sonparabailar
Жыл бұрын
Keep an eye out. You never know. I felt that way until I saw one and said "screw it, I'm getting it" 😁
@davekrab3363
9 ай бұрын
Could be worse. I'm also too poor, but being Australian - no chance. 🦀🇦🇺✌️
@wizardofahhhs759
22 күн бұрын
Take a loan out on your house. Then pay it back a little at a time.
Gorgeous pieces of art. I have Reg. #4310 serial 57521 made in 1939. 6 1/2 inch barrel, engraved, one side has a cowboy in a bucking bronco and the other an eagle - possibly Orville Kuhl's work. Kings front night sight, Kings rear sight and hammer is stamped "Kings Cockeyed Hammer" but flared on both sides (weird). Has gold strip inlaid running down the back with someone's name engraved on it. LOVE IT! wish I could get one I wouldn't mind shooting every now and then.
@RockIslandAuctionCompany
Жыл бұрын
We've sold a VERY similar sounding one in 2020. Reg #4817, SN 58781, 6 1/2-inch barrel, with the same gold eagle, bronco, and multitone gold flowers he frequently used. Grips were carved and phenomenal. Sounds like you got yourself a real beaut!
@sonparabailar
Жыл бұрын
@@RockIslandAuctionCompany Just saw it on your website. Wow...love those grips.
@wizardofahhhs759
22 күн бұрын
@@sonparabailarYou DO have one you can shoot, you just WON'T for whatever reason.
@sonparabailar
21 күн бұрын
@@wizardofahhhs759 I have many N frames in .357, 45LC, 45 acp, 44 Magnum...but wish I had a shooter Registered Magnum. I've seen and bid on several on GB but end up getting a little too high.
The one I own was my Grandfathers, given to my dad, then me. I have the registration certificate, and a copy of the letter from my grandfather to Smith & Wesson, on the back stating that he had given the gun to my dad. The letter is dated 1947. This puppy shoots great and is the smoothest feeling pistol I have ever felt. Thanks for the video, it is great.
60 Dollars is equal to just under 1400 Bucks today, I would say that even that is a steal for a handmade item.
@Gameprojordan
6 ай бұрын
In a good economy sure, but this is the depression
@heresjohnny2172
4 ай бұрын
That’s close to what I payed for my 27-2 5 inch this weekend
The Roper grips on Baughman's gun were actually made by Mattias Gagne, Albert (who you mentioned) was his son.
WOW! What a great presentation. I love and my favorite caliber is the .357. Thank you for sharing.
I'll have to say, they're handsome looking pistols
Dang Matt. That gave me goosebumps!
Pinnacle of modern American revolver design and construction.
Legendary so amazing the history the stories fascinating
Entirely off-topic, but there's something about S&W revolvers and their popularity with police. When I think of law enforcement through the early '80s, I picture the well-kempt officer with the .357 Magnum on his hip and maybe mirrored sunglasses. I had a police surplus Model 19 that was stolen, and now have a new Model 29. They lack the history and most definitely the value of these Registered Magnums, but the classic S&W lines are there. Again, off-topic, but I've always considered S&W to be basically standard issue for cops decades ago, with Colt filling a niche for better funded departments and Ruger being seen in the holsters of many private security guards. Maybe it's just me. Nowadays, it's body armor, load carrying vests, cargo pants, and Glocks being worn by most cops. Call me weird, but the mid-20th Century cop wearing a tie and N-frame revolver seems like more of an authority figure.
@wizardofahhhs759
22 күн бұрын
They were popular with law enforcement because they were cheaper than COLTS. I like both, the COLT has a more refined and balanced feel to it as the S&W seems a little overbuilt and heavy.
Another great history lesson from RIA.
Excellent !!! Well done 👏 A wonderful presentation.
i've shot one. a range regular has a registered magnum 8 3/8 that he brings out once a year. he let me shoot 2 rounds through it. it was smooth. the checkering on top of the barrel and topstrap was nice. his gun was from around the 2nd yr of production.
this thin panel grips are so Badass in long barrel
So, who did the cockeyed hammer? Looks like a King job?
Hard to disagree with Roy Jinks and his assertion that this is the most important handgun of all time. The RM’s are unobtainable, but the pre-27’s from the 1950’s are fabulous too.
Another great video
1 '22" i love small grips !!! Its easy to install same on your modern 19/586/27😊 for badass look
My ultimate goal in life: come work for you guys! (and spend every cent I've ever earned at your auctions)
wow
I have an older model 27, bought it years ago. Was going to buy a python but liked the S&W better Plus at $325 it was $75 cheaper then the Python! Should have bought both of them
Neato!
Outstanding presentation on the Historical Smith & Wesson's 357 , Each Revolver is One of a kind, ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, that engraved 3" is SO BEAUTIFUL. It's amazing the condition, they are incredible peices history ! 🤪😍❤️🏆Wow !!!!!!
4597 there has had the hammer re-checkered. The pattern should be square, looks like someone got aggressive with a file on it.
Great presentation. What stood out to me was the following of Lee Harvey Oswald. Yet the agencies were not together enough to save Kennedy.
That last revolver looks like it has a notch on one side of the grips. Wonder if there’s a story there..
OMGosh!
That annoying, he-haw, chuck wagon music in the background really sets the tone.
Send me all of them please.
This guy sounds like a used car salesman.
Hey chief: “later predecessors” isn’t a thing…
Soo is pronounced Sue. and Sault Ste. Marie is pronounced Sue Saint Marie.
Knows his guns, but dude, it's pronounced "Sue-Saint-Marie". The "Sue" Hardware Company.
Nowadays you don't know what you get
Dads hammond uoriso
Amazing!!!!!!!!