The Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum

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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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@charleykeenan6171 Жыл бұрын

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.

@CameronMcCreary Жыл бұрын

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.

@josephliptak 10 ай бұрын

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

@mikeseier4449 Жыл бұрын

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 7 күн бұрын

Take a loan out on your house. Then pay it back a little at a time.

@sonparabailar Жыл бұрын

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 7 күн бұрын

@@sonparabailarYou DO have one you can shoot, you just WON'T for whatever reason.

@sonparabailar 6 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.

@ccgrider1014 3 ай бұрын

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.

@indigohammer5732 Жыл бұрын

I'll have to say, they're handsome looking pistols

@CandidZulu 11 ай бұрын

60 Dollars is equal to just under 1400 Bucks today, I would say that even that is a steal for a handmade item.

@Gameprojordan 5 ай бұрын

In a good economy sure, but this is the depression

@heresjohnny2172 3 ай бұрын

That’s close to what I payed for my 27-2 5 inch this weekend

@sixgunstrumpet3274 Жыл бұрын

The Roper grips on Baughman's gun were actually made by Mattias Gagne, Albert (who you mentioned) was his son.

@Boordog Жыл бұрын

Dang Matt. That gave me goosebumps!

@browngreen933 11 ай бұрын

Pinnacle of modern American revolver design and construction.

@asintonic Жыл бұрын

WOW! What a great presentation. I love and my favorite caliber is the .357. Thank you for sharing.

@legendofspeed118 Жыл бұрын

Legendary so amazing the history the stories fascinating

@Random-ld6wg 3 ай бұрын

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.

@martinstiastny7679 Жыл бұрын

Excellent !!! Well done 👏 A wonderful presentation.

@anonymousm9113 11 ай бұрын

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 7 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.

@JaredAF 10 ай бұрын

wow

@Spencer859 Жыл бұрын

Another great video

@alanaliyev456GT 3 ай бұрын

this thin panel grips are so Badass in long barrel

@skigdividerx4991 Жыл бұрын

Another great history lesson from RIA.

@876mpr 5 ай бұрын

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.

@OregonMtnMan Жыл бұрын

My ultimate goal in life: come work for you guys! (and spend every cent I've ever earned at your auctions)

@alanaliyev456GT 4 ай бұрын

1 '22" i love small grips !!! Its easy to install same on your modern 19/586/27😊 for badass look

@sixgunstrumpet3274 Жыл бұрын

So, who did the cockeyed hammer? Looks like a King job?

@mastertigh-8617 Жыл бұрын

Neato!

@deadhorse1391 Жыл бұрын

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

@Blimpie1000 10 ай бұрын

Great presentation. What stood out to me was the following of Lee Harvey Oswald. Yet the agencies were not together enough to save Kennedy.

@scottwilson1258 11 ай бұрын

OMGosh!

@TheLoneRanger745 Жыл бұрын

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 !!!!!!

@sixgunstrumpet3274 Жыл бұрын

4597 there has had the hammer re-checkered. The pattern should be square, looks like someone got aggressive with a file on it.