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SPECIFICATIONS: Manufacturer: Weatherby Model: Mark V DeluxeSerial: P11556Range of Manufacture: 1964-1973Caliber: 7mm WBY Mag.Finish: BlueBarrel Length: 24"Optics/Sights: Weatherby 2 3/4x to 10x variable opticStock/Grips: Deluxe skip line checkered pistol grip walnut stock with Monte Carlo style cheekpiece and rosewood tipped forearm & pistol GripAction: Bolt-Action Markings: Standard / Right side of the receiver is stamped "Made in W-Germany".Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The original …

SPECIFICATIONS:Manufacturer: Colt Model: PythonSerial: 54876EDate of Manufacture: 1977Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 SpecialFinish: Blue Barrel Length: 2 1/2" full lug barrel with ventilated rib Optics/Sights: Red ramp front with Adjustable rearStock/Grips: Synthetic black pearl with wood linerAction: Double/Single Action Markings: Standard Bryant Ridge's Analysis:Smith & Wesson’s dominance in the .357 Mag. market changed forever in 1955; however, when Colt introduced its first revolver chambered i …

SPECIFICATIONS: Manufacturer: ColtModel: 1917 CommercialSerial: 336422Date of Manufacture: 1933Caliber: .45 ACPFinish: BlueBarrel Length: 5 1/2" Optics/Sights: Gutter Rear with Shark Fin FrontStock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Silver Colt MedallionsAction: Double/SingleMarkings: "Colt Model 1917 .45 Auto CTGE" This RARE marking is only found on the less than 1,000 1917 commercial models made in 1932-1933! Bryant Ridge's Analysis:This example is in one of the rarest configurations for a 1917 mo …

SPECIFICATIONS:Manufacturer: Smith & WessonModel: K-38 Masterpiece "Pre-Model 14" Serial: K100080Date of Manufacture: 1950Caliber: .38 S&W SpecialFinish: BlueBarrel Length: 6" Pinned Barrel with Narrow RibOptics/Sights: Patridge Blade Front with Adjustable Micrometer Click RearStock/Grips: Genuine BoneAction: DoubleMarkings: Standard Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Smith & Wesson Model K-38 Target Masterpiece Revolver, also known as the Model 14, is a double-action revolver with adjustable open sig …

SPECIFICATIONS:Manufacturer: Colt Model: PythonSerial: 890Date of Manufacture: 1956Caliber: .357 MagnumFinish: BlueBarrel Length: 6" Vent Ribbed and Full LugOptics/Sights: Pinned Black Serrated Ramp Front with Early "Flat Top" Accro Style RearStock/Grips: Fully Checkered, Non-Gloss Oil Finished First Type Grips with Gold Colt MedallionsAction: Double-ActionMarkings: StandardOne of his greatest contributions to the firearm field was CPT Phillip B. Sharpe, U.S. Ordnance Department, in collaboratio …