S&W Mod. 57 barrel change

Sisco · August 16, 2001, 03:22 AM

Stumbled across a 4" barrel for my Smith, before I buy how much would I expect to be charged for swapping barrels? My gun presently has the 8 5/8" barrel on it.
Just checked the Gunparts web site and see they list 4 variants of the model 57. How can I tell if the barrel I'm wanting will fit my gun?

George Stringer · August 16, 2001, 05:31 AM

SK, if the bbl isn't marked Mod 57, as long as it is the same frame size, N, the threads will fit. If the extractor shroud is long enough then it should work just fine. To install a revolver bbl in my shop runs $90. I think I'm about average so some will be higher and some lower. George

Sisco · August 16, 2001, 05:49 AM

Thanks George. The barrel is on an auction site, I'll e-mail some questions.

August 16, 2001, 03:22 AM	#1
Sisco Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 1999 Location: KS Posts: 1,558	S&W Mod. 57 barrel change Stumbled across a 4" barrel for my Smith, before I buy how much would I expect to be charged for swapping barrels? My gun presently has the 8 5/8" barrel on it. Just checked the Gunparts web site and see they list 4 variants of the model 57. How can I tell if the barrel I'm wanting will fit my gun? __________________ "I don't mind it when stupid people say stupid things. Stupid people should be encouraged to say stupid things, that way we always know who the stupid people are." ~ Ted Nugent http://www.awbansunset.com/awcountdown_sm.gif Last edited by Sisco; August 16, 2001 at 04:58 AM.

August 16, 2001, 05:49 AM	#3
Sisco Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 1999 Location: KS Posts: 1,558	Thanks George. The barrel is on an auction site, I'll e-mail some questions. __________________ "I don't mind it when stupid people say stupid things. Stupid people should be encouraged to say stupid things, that way we always know who the stupid people are." ~ Ted Nugent http://www.awbansunset.com/awcountdown_sm.gif

August 16, 2001, 05:31 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	SK, if the bbl isn't marked Mod 57, as long as it is the same frame size, N, the threads will fit. If the extractor shroud is long enough then it should work just fine. To install a revolver bbl in my shop runs $90. I think I'm about average so some will be higher and some lower. George