7 or 8 round 357 revolver that's C&R eligible?

CodeWarrior1241 · Aug 7, 2016

Hi all,

Looking for a 357 wheel gun that's c&r eligible. Model 19 looks promising, wondering if there are any that have 7 or 8 round capacity. Does anyone know any models like that? Everything I'm seeing past 6 seems to be too recent.

Boom Boom · Aug 7, 2016

I'm not aware of any C&R-eligible that chamber 7 or 8 rounds. AFAIK, the metallurgy tech is too new. IMO, the one to get for C&R is S&W pre-Model 27.

j_h_smith · Aug 7, 2016

I've never heard of a 7 or 8 round capacity revolver that would qualify as a C&R. There may be some obscure, off the wall revolver, but nothing from the big manufacturers that I know of.

Good Luck!

Biggfoot44 · Aug 8, 2016

Nope, leastways not in .357 .

If you like M19's , might as well look for M19 . Plenty out there, and quite a few were used as carry/ duty guns. ( S&W collectors seek high condition M19, and hence they can go for $$.)

Likewise early M27 and pre-27 are in demand by S&W collectors. 5 yrs ago, I would have pointed you to a M28 or pre-28 , but currently they are having a boom, selling for near M27 prices. Objectively based on production numbers , initial pricing, and and quality of finish , I can't see the relative pricing maintaining like that. But what do I know, I didn't buy up Pythons when they were $300.

Blacksmith101 · Aug 8, 2016

Not a .357 but the LeMat Revolver had a 9 shot .42 or .36 caliber cylinder around a 20 gauge shotgun barrel.

Minuteman · Aug 8, 2016

Blacksmith101 said:
Not a .357 but the LeMat Revolver had a 9 shot .42 or .36 caliber cylinder around a 20 gauge shotgun barrel.

Civil war.

Interesting.

CodeWarrior1241 · Aug 8, 2016

Model 19 it is then. Thanks for the input!

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Bethesda John · Aug 8, 2016

Minuteman said:
Civil war.

Interesting.

J. E. B. Stuart approves.

Doctor_M · Aug 8, 2016

The Nagant is a 7 round revolver.... but 7.62 Nagant is just a shade less powerful than .357 mag.... just a touch.... just a wee bit :-)

Boom Boom · Aug 8, 2016

Blacksmith101 said:
Not a .357 but the LeMat Revolver had a 9 shot .42 or .36 caliber cylinder around a 20 gauge shotgun barrel.

Doctor_M said:
The Nagant is a 7 round revolver.... but 7.62 Nagant is just a shade less powerful than .357 mag.... just a touch.... just a wee bit :-)

Not much point in going down that road. Has nothing to do with the OP's question and inevitably ends up at 20-shot or even 30-shot pinfire revolvers.

Docster · Aug 8, 2016

Doctor_M said:
The Nagant is a 7 round revolver.... but 7.62 Nagant is just a shade less powerful than .357 mag.... just a touch.... just a wee bit :-)

But just as accurate under 3 ft. :lol2:

sxs · Aug 8, 2016

CodeWarrior1241 said:
Model 19 it is then. Thanks for the input!

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There is a model 19 on the classifieds for sale. Scott's Gunsmithing has a Model 28 on consignment. FYI, the 19 is a fine revolver, but many feel it shouldn't be fed a steady diet of 357s. The frame size was originally developed for k38s (pre model 10) and k22s. 27 and 28s are heavier (N) framed.

august1410 · Aug 8, 2016

Just my two cents. If you are going S&W .357 Magnum, go with the Model 27 or 28. The N frame can handle any .357 Magnum loads out there and do it regularly.

I had a 27. Had. I still miss it.

CodeWarrior1241 · Aug 8, 2016

7 or 8 round 357 revolver that's C&R eligible?

Doctor_M said:
The Nagant is a 7 round revolver.... but 7.62 Nagant is just a shade less powerful than .357 mag.... just a touch.... just a wee bit :-)

No Nagant handguns for me... I was appalled to find out Americans collect a handgun combloc residents consider an archaic POS from the revolutionary war era. Of course, having the choice is what it's all about, but it's still something I just don't get. Then again, I don't have to...

I'll probably be feeding my revolver mostly 38 spc, with an occasional 357 load, will look out for model 27s as well

MilsurpDan · Aug 9, 2016

august1410 said:
Just my two cents. If you are going S&W .357 Magnum, go with the Model 27 or 28. The N frame can handle any .357 Magnum loads out there and do it regularly.

I had a 27. Had. I still miss it.

+1 I got a 1962 Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman at Chantilly last November. It's my favorite handgun by far

mgbill · Aug 9, 2016

+ 2 Bought my M28 new, while stationed in Montana in the early 70's. Carried it while hunting but never needed to use it. 6 inch barrel very accurate. Still have the original box, small screwdriver and cleaning rod that came with it. One of my favorites.

bbrown · Aug 9, 2016

CodeWarrior1241 said:
No Nagant handguns for me... I was appalled to find out Americans collect a handgun combloc residents consider an archaic POS from the revolutionary war era.

And that's exactly why this is in the C&R section, those Nagants just drip with history.

So I take it you don't have an archaic POS Colt SAA from the US Indian Wars era, either.

Rack&Roll · Aug 9, 2016

There was a blued four-in barrel .357 S&W here on the classifieds yesterday--pinned and recessed--at a killer price. $550. I would have jumped on it if I hadn't just bought sumpin' else.

Bob A · Aug 9, 2016

j_h_smith said:
I've never heard of a 7 or 8 round capacity revolver that would qualify as a C&R. There may be some obscure, off the wall revolver, but nothing from the big manufacturers that I know of.

Good Luck!

I understand the Webley-Fosbery (semi-)Automatic Revolver was available as an 8-shot 38, as well as the more often seen 6-shot 455.

I've never seen one, and the 455 is "more often seen" only in comparison to the 38. Hen's teeth.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webley%E2%80%93Fosbery_Automatic_Revolver

Boom Boom · Aug 9, 2016

Bob A said:
I understand the Webley-Fosbery (semi-)Automatic Revolver was available as an 8-shot 38

In .38 ACP, not .38 Special. Just saying because the way I read the OP's post, he's looking for .357 Mag offerings, so maybe .38 Special as well.

7 or 8 round 357 revolver that's C&R eligible?

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