S&W 41 magnum

[Tbucket]

Just picked up what I think is a older S&W model 57 41 magnum, how can I determine the year and value it was made? Not looking to sell at all, just curious if the trade I made was a good one.
Thanks in advanced for any help.

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[OreShooter]

Since it is a 41 it is 1960's or newer. If you can get a Blue Book of Gun Values you can look up the year by the serial number. Value depends a lot on condition. One way to do that is grade it by NRA standards. Or you could post a photo (good ones, not the blurry stuff), and someone can give an off the cuff idea, but it is only worth what you pay for it.

 

[Tbucket]

Thanks OreShooter, I relize its worth what someone is willing to pay, was just trying to get general Idea. Grade is probably 95% very nice shape.

 

[OreShooter]

Post some pics. Someone will give you an idea. There are die hard 41 fans, just not a bunch of them. Plus it's always fun to someone elses toys.

 

[Tbucket]

Will work on the pic's, pretty photo illiterate so may take awhile!

 

[motoman98]

The .41 fans have to be 'die hards', the way they price factory ammo!.... from another .41 die hard-reloader!
Just for fun, check out an ultimate .41: It's Theodore Roosevelt's .405 win!