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gradyc
I have a revolver "Colt 357 Magnum", 4 " blue barrel, walnut grips and a wide hammer. Trying to find out when it was made and what the value is. Serial # is 24362.
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  • gradyc
    I have a old col.sam l colt new york u s a
    serial #107053
    also say's patented sept 10 1850
    no idea of caliber any imformation would be very helpful
    thanks in advance
    gale68066@yahoo.com
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  • rufe-snow
    1960 is DOM. We need quality photos for positive identification and valuation. "STICKY", near top of first page gives instructions for posting photos.
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  • Hawk Carse
    They did not make the .357 as a separate model very long, it was soon folded into the Trooper model. That does not guarantee you have a valuable gun, collectors are funny; but it does mean you should take it seriously.
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  • gradyc
    This was my fathers police side arm. I have no intention of ever selling it, I am just trying to establish a range of values. I would also like to know where I can have it professionally refurbished, the blueing is worn on the end of the barrel from all those years as a policeman, or will this detract from the value of the pistol?
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  • 1KYDSTR
    WILL detract from the pistols intrinsic value. Collector-types are funny. Condition, condition, condition is the mantra, and part of condition?...originalit1y! I would leave it that way as a testament to your Dad's years of LE service.
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  • MOONED
    I would agree with the previous reply. But pictures would be the best way for any determination to be made on potential value.
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  • beantownshootah
    quote:Originally posted by gradyc
    This was my fathers police side arm. I have no intention of ever selling it, I am just trying to establish a range of values. I would also like to know where I can have it professionally refurbished, the blueing is worn on the end of the barrel from all those years as a policeman, or will this detract from the value of the pistol?
    Thanks


    To be clear, the gun will be worth more if you do NOT have it refinished.

    Collectors prize "original condition" and refinishing a gun destroys the original condition.

    Also, if you're keeping the gun for yourself, I'd leave the muzzle wear anyway, as it adds character! Just make sure you keep the gun covered in a thin film of gun oil when not in use so it doesn't rust, and you'll be fine.
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  • gradyc
    Does anyone know how many of these were made? What would the production number of this revolver be based on the serial number?

    You folks are really super, I appreciate all of the responses to my questions.[:D]
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  • dfletcher
    Here's a good photo of a Colt "357" model - scroll down to about 4th picture, it shows the barrel stamp.

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=205461180

    The basic geneology of this particular line was the "357" then the Trooper then the Python. I believe the last "357" model was made in 1960, IIRC a very few wre supposedly made in 1961.

    Note the condition of the gun - not too good, but all original. As others have mentioned keeping the original condition is almost always more desireable than refinishing.
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  • rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by dfletcher
    Here's a good photo of a Colt "357" model - scroll down to about 4th picture, it shows the barrel stamp.

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=205461180

    The basic geneology of this particular line was the "357" then the Trooper then the Python. I believe the last "357" model was made in 1960, IIRC a very few wre supposedly made in 1961.

    Note the condition of the gun - not too good, but all original. As others have mentioned keeping the original condition is almost always more desireable than refinishing.





    The "357 Model" pre dates the Trooper. It dates to the 50's. Colt made it concurrently with the Python as a less expensive .357 Double Action revolver, for those folks who weren't interested, or couldn't afford the Python. It was similar in concept to Smith & Wesson's Highway Patrolman, which was the bare bones version of the Model 27, .357 Mag. They, ( the Colt .357 Model ) were still available for sale as late as 1962, I can tell you factually.
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  • Zinderbloc
    gradyc, about 15,000 of the Colt .357 revolvers were made before Colt dropped them.
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