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Only 1,518 Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum revolvers were produced with a
6 1/2 inch barrel.
As the first production firearm chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge, the Registered Magnum
set a new standard in firepower and accuracy. Each Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum was built to
the specifications of the buyer, then registered by number to the owner by Douglas Wesson himself, the then Vice President of Smith & Wesson. According to Edwards, Col. MacNab used “the revolver for many years,” which included use on his Alaskan bear and moose hunts, resulting in the original firing pin having to be replaced, and the grips were modified by Col. MacNab himself for a steadier hold. This is one of 1,518 Registered Magnums manufactured with
6 1/2 inch barrels, and it features a McGivern front sight, adjustable “U” notched rear sight and standard S&W factory markings with “REG. 1183” stamped
on the yoke. Matching serial numbers are stamped on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder and ejector shroud. The assembly number “6096” is stamped on the yoke and crane.
CONDITION: Very fine for a revolver that has seen action on the Alaskan frontier. The revolver retains 85% original blue finish with the balance between smooth brown and gray patinas. The modified grips (see above) are very good with a few minor handling marks and a few blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. If you are looking for a historic, well-documented S&W magnum revolver, this is it! A one-of-a-kind Registered Magnum for the serious S&W collector!
Provenance: The Chad Gripp Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500
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