Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this amazing double-action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Model Three Fifty Seven!
This model was manufactured from 1954-1961, making this example a FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL!
This model was manufactured from 1954-1961, making this example a FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Three Fifty Seven
Serial: 5028
Date of Manufacture: 1954
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6" Pinned
Optics/Sights: Serrated Blade on Serrated Ramp Base Front / Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut w/ Inlaid Colt Medallions
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In the early 1950’s, Colt realized that they were behind the times and didn’t have a revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum. The previous New Service model had been discontinued during WWII, and was a heavy frame, too heavy for constant carry use. Colt brushed off their medium E frame, changed it to add an internal spring-loaded firing pin and heat treated it to increase its strength, calling its new creation the “I” frame.
The new gun was ready for production in 1954 and Colt called it “The Colt 357”. Colt outfitted the revolver with adjustable sights and gave it a more carefully fitted and tuned action. Colt used the old E frame for the Trooper, and gave it adjustable sights as well, chambered for .38 Special and .22 L.R. The Colt .357 was a big success, but then Colt came out with the Python, an even more upgraded revolver. Shooters who had the money went to the new Python and those who didn’t mostly bought the Trooper, leaving the Colt .357 in limbo. It was discontinued in 1961 after only 15,000 had been produced, at which time Colt moved the Trooper to the I frame and offered it in .357 Magnum as well as .38 and .22. This Colt .357 was made in the first year of production, 1954. We think the Colt collectors will be interested, especially given the small numbers of this model produced.
Condition:
This example remains in Superb Condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see and is in much better shape than most of these rare models!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Three Fifty Seven
Serial: 5028
Date of Manufacture: 1954
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6" Pinned
Optics/Sights: Serrated Blade on Serrated Ramp Base Front / Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut w/ Inlaid Colt Medallions
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In the early 1950’s, Colt realized that they were behind the times and didn’t have a revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum. The previous New Service model had been discontinued during WWII, and was a heavy frame, too heavy for constant carry use. Colt brushed off their medium E frame, changed it to add an internal spring-loaded firing pin and heat treated it to increase its strength, calling its new creation the “I” frame.
The new gun was ready for production in 1954 and Colt called it “The Colt 357”. Colt outfitted the revolver with adjustable sights and gave it a more carefully fitted and tuned action. Colt used the old E frame for the Trooper, and gave it adjustable sights as well, chambered for .38 Special and .22 L.R. The Colt .357 was a big success, but then Colt came out with the Python, an even more upgraded revolver. Shooters who had the money went to the new Python and those who didn’t mostly bought the Trooper, leaving the Colt .357 in limbo. It was discontinued in 1961 after only 15,000 had been produced, at which time Colt moved the Trooper to the I frame and offered it in .357 Magnum as well as .38 and .22. This Colt .357 was made in the first year of production, 1954. We think the Colt collectors will be interested, especially given the small numbers of this model produced.
Condition:
This example remains in Superb Condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see and is in much better shape than most of these rare models!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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