What model 357 Colt is this? - The Firearms Forum

Jackman · 11-10-2012, 09:30 AM

Looking to buy a Colt revolver from private citizen not sure what the model is and neither is the owner, anyway its a 1960 year of manufacture nickle plated revolver serial number 11319 , it has a non ventilated 4 inch barrel and on the barrel its stamped "357 Magnum ctg", it has white pearl grips,,,,,,,, nice firearm but what is it? any ideas???????

hogger129 · 11-10-2012, 02:05 PM

For 1960, says Python.

Alpo · 11-10-2012, 02:46 PM

He says "non-vented" barrel, which means "not a Python". But with the lack of other info, it could be three or four other models.

Pictures would be nice.

Jackman · 11-10-2012, 03:14 PM

Python I wish ,but not a Python no rib, also its not my gun yet so I can't do pics. Only other info I can think of is that just below the serial number is the letter P

,,,,,,, Nice piece it was a Policeman's service revolver in Florida but not Police issue, he bought it because it was what he wanted...

Jackman · 11-10-2012, 03:28 PM

Okay from Hogger's pic I see a Trooper model and a 357 model, I think I am looking at a 357 model,

Rugermanws · 11-10-2012, 07:43 PM

I'm thinking it's a Colt Trooper, I had a Mark III Trooper but traded it for a Python.

Oneida Steve · 11-10-2012, 08:51 PM

It could be either a Colt .357 or a Trooper. Does it say "Colt .357" on the barrel? The Colt .357 was Colt's premium revolver in the 1950's before the Python hit the market. In fact, the Python is just a Colt .357 with a vent rib and a really nice blueing job. The original Trooper was a less-polished version on the same frame.

Your gun was made around 1958. The gun came from the factory with checkered wood grips. The white pearl grips are aftermarket. Hope this helps.

Jackman · 11-10-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Oneida Steve

It could be either a Colt .357 or a Trooper. Does it say "Colt .357" on the barrel? The Colt .357 was Colt's premium revolver in the 1950's before the Python hit the market. In fact, the Python is just a Colt .357 with a vent rib and a really nice blueing job. The original Trooper was a less-polished version on the same frame.

Your gun was made around 1958. The gun came from the factory with checkered wood grips. The white pearl grips are aftermarket. Hope this helps.

Thanks , on the barrel it says either "Colt .357 magnum ctg" or just "Colt .357 ctg "not sure which ,owner still has gun I have not yet bought it.

Waiting for paper work then its mine

, would be neat to put a Python barrel on it

11-10-2012, 09:30 AM	#1
Jackman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 446	What model 357 Colt is this? Looking to buy a Colt revolver from private citizen not sure what the model is and neither is the owner, anyway its a 1960 year of manufacture nickle plated revolver serial number 11319 , it has a non ventilated 4 inch barrel and on the barrel its stamped "357 Magnum ctg", it has white pearl grips,,,,,,,, nice firearm but what is it? any ideas??????? -->

11-10-2012, 02:05 PM	#2
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,068	Re: What model 357 Colt is this? For 1960, says Python. __________________ Samuel Adams once said, "among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can." Last edited by hogger129; 11-11-2012 at 09:15 AM..

11-10-2012, 02:46 PM	#3
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,662	Re: What model 357 Colt is this? He says "non-vented" barrel, which means "not a Python". But with the lack of other info, it could be three or four other models. Pictures would be nice. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

11-10-2012, 03:14 PM	#4
Jackman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 446	Re: What model 357 Colt is this? Python I wish ,but not a Python no rib, also its not my gun yet so I can't do pics. Only other info I can think of is that just below the serial number is the letter P ,,,,,,, Nice piece it was a Policeman's service revolver in Florida but not Police issue, he bought it because it was what he wanted...

11-10-2012, 03:28 PM	#5
Jackman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 446	Re: What model 357 Colt is this? Okay from Hogger's pic I see a Trooper model and a 357 model, I think I am looking at a 357 model,

11-10-2012, 07:43 PM	#6
Rugermanws V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: White Oak Pa Posts: 225	Re: What model 357 Colt is this? I'm thinking it's a Colt Trooper, I had a Mark III Trooper but traded it for a Python.

11-10-2012, 08:51 PM	#7
Oneida Steve Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,028	Re: What model 357 Colt is this? It could be either a Colt .357 or a Trooper. Does it say "Colt .357" on the barrel? The Colt .357 was Colt's premium revolver in the 1950's before the Python hit the market. In fact, the Python is just a Colt .357 with a vent rib and a really nice blueing job. The original Trooper was a less-polished version on the same frame. Your gun was made around 1958. The gun came from the factory with checkered wood grips. The white pearl grips are aftermarket. Hope this helps.