Historical Guns: Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum | Guns & Gear
This video explores the historical Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum, a bespoke revolver introduced in 1936 to accompany the new .357 Magnum cartridge. Mike Helms, a Smith & Wesson historian, details how these revolvers were custom-built to customer specifications, including barrel length, finish, grips, and even the ammunition they were sighted in with. The craftsmanship, such as the checkering and concentric hammer striations, highlights the artisan nature of these early high-performance handguns.











