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*SOLD* Smith Wesson 27-2 .357 Mag Nickel 8 3/8" *COLLECTIBLE THE .357 MAGNUM*
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 27 is a six-shot, double-action revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge and manufactured by the United States company Smith & Wesson. It was the first purpose-built revolver to fire the .357 Magnum cartridge. Designed in 1935, it was commonly called the "Registered Magnum." The Model 27 replaced the Registered Magnum in 1939, which was the Registered Magnum but was standardized for economic reasons due to the ease of production.
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Jun 5th 2025
*SOLD* 1981 Colt Python .357 Mag Nickel 8" -COLLECTIBLE SNAKE SERIES- Incredible
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 in .357 Mag., the Python. By all accounts, Colt executives also considered this to be the finest revolver the company produced at the time. No expense was spared in the manufacturing process, from the revolver’s timing and lock-up to its Royal Blue finish, this would be the pinnacle of Colt’s manufacturing prowess an
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Jun 4th 2025
*SOLD* 1952 Colt Official Police .38 Spl Blue 4" *BEAD BLASTED DUO-TONE FINISH*
Bryant Ridge's Analysis
In 1927, Colt rebranded the Army Special to the Official Police to better reflect its primary users, which included numerous police departments such as the New York City Police and Boston Police, and federal agencies like the FBI and Treasury Department. The Official Police became the standard-issue revolver for law enforcement. They remained highly favored by private guard services, industrial plant guards, and civilian owners seeking a robust and powerful firearm. Colt
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Jun 2nd 2025
*SOLD* Smith Wesson 10-5 .38S&W Spl Nickel 4" *ICONIC .38 MILITARY & POLICE MODEL*
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 is a classic example of a time-honored revolver that has earned a reputation for reliability and accuracy over its extensive production run. Known as the Smith & Wesson Military & Police Model or the Victory Model during its early years, the Model 10 has been in continuous production since 1899, with over six million units produced, making it the most manufactured handgun of the 20th century. This particular version, the Model 10
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Jun 2nd 2025
*SOLD* 1981 Colt Diamondback .38 Spl Blue 6" *TIMELESS SNAKE SERIES*Stunning Piece
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1966, Colt introduced the Colt Diamondback revolver. The Diamondback was intended to be a premium quality adjustable sighted small framed revolver resembling the popular Python. The new Diamondback was built on the Colt "D" frame used for the Detective Special, Police Positive Special, etc. It had a wide, long, grooved Target hammer, Target-type walnut grips, Colt Accro adjustable sight, and a barrel that looked like a Python barrel and was built on Python machinery.
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Jun 2nd 2025