Colt 357 magnum revolver...Info?

[Tyroma]

Hey gang...

Recently obtained a really nice Colt 357 Magnum revolver...that's right...not a Trooper, but a Model 357.

Now I know, from my research, that they were made between 1954 and 1961 and had a total production of 15000 guns, but I was wondering if anyone here knows any more.

What would the value of this pistol be?

Looks like this...
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=colt+357&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=709&tbm=isch&tbnid=hztIT3dTJqWfgM:&imgrefurl=http://www.icollector.com/Colt-357-Model-DA-revolver-357-Magnum-cal-6-barrel-black-finish-checkered-Colt-medallion-c_i10487710&docid=Lrbtj2FiPgedXM&imgurl=http://www.icollector.com/images/1200/19634/19634_0013_1_lg.jpg&w=1024&h=612&ei=YfGWTt6COobw0gHIyem3BA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=378&vpy=403&dur=325&hovh=173&hovw=291&tx=238&ty=84&sig=102204314040199998092&page=8&tbnh=115&tbnw=192&start=105&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:105

Thanks!

Ty

 

[prproulx]

Beautiful gun! Just a guess but if it's this condition maybe $700-$800

 

[Tyroma]

Yup...looks just like that!

Ty

 

[Brutus]

You probably already know it has interchangeable grips with the Python. Of course can use the same speedloaders too. SA trigger pull like a glass rod, every bit as good as the more exspensive Python.
Mine is very accurate, & I suspect yours will be no different.

This one has recently been fitted with Hogue rubber grips and the bullseye target grip pictured has been put away.
Because there are far fewer Colt trained gunsmiths in Canada, magnum handloads and DA shooting is pretty much kept to the bare minimum with mine.
Paid around 500 for mine IIRC.

Enjoy!

 

[Tyroma]

You probably already know it has interchangeable grips with the Python. Of course can use the same speedloaders too. SA trigger pull like a glass rod, every bit as good as the more exspensive Python.
Mine is very accurate, & I suspect yours will be no different.
This one has recently been fitted with Hogue rubber grips and the bullseye target grip pictured has been put away.
Because there are far fewer Colt trained gunsmiths in Canada, magnum handloads and DA shooting is pretty much kept to the bare minimum with mine.
Paid around 500 for mine IIRC.

Enjoy!

I did read about the grips, but I also read that the factory original grip are hard to find and expensive. The gun in my original post has Trooper grips...mine has the fully checkered, original Colt medallion grips.

This one will get fed mostly 38spl with the odd 357 for fun...

Thanks
TY

 

[dan belisle]

I frame Colt (think Official Police, and before that the Army/Navy DA's). It is what is referred to as Colt's 41 sized frame (because it was chambered in 41 Colt, back in the day). Leaf spring action as opposed to the coil sprung Mk III and V/KC. It isn't as valuable as a similar aged Python, but they are a nice revolver, some of Colt's nicest work. Value is probably around $500-600, unless truly exceptional. FWIW - dan

 

[zywina]

Try 2.7 bullseye with 148 wadcutter in 38spl case, ,shot this load in a couple friends Colt 357's models and all were tack drivers!
Misssed out on a real nice on years ago, didn't know what I missed though at the time, just looked like a Colt Officers model target with a rib, but man you shure got a great gun, go to Colt Forum, tons of info and guys willing to help you out there, cheers Dale Z!
I believe these have a 1-14" twist, thats why there great with wadcutters!

 

[highlander]

The Colt 357 Magnum was produced from 1953 to 1961, and was Colt's premium double action revolver.

In 1955, the 357 model was fitted with a new style barrel, and the Colt Python was born.

Both models were in production together until Colt closed out the 357 magnum line in favor of the Python line in 1961.

It's a great gun; nice job getting it. It's certainly a keeper.