colt new service .357

[j38]

geeman,

Nice old Colt! I do like the grips a lot. While I may own a decent example of an old 357 Colt NS - I don't know much more than I've read in Murphy's publication on the model and a few threads here. I suspect your gun has aftermarket front sights - and the barrel length may have been altered, ... not sure. I've put 2 boxes of ammo through mine; one .357 and one .38 +P. It's a BIG gun and hardly flinched with the .357. Mine has a very small, 5 pointed star on the face of the cylinder. It is stamped slightly off-center, half there, and hard to make out - but it is there. You might look for one on yours. I have no doubt you'll find it if you look hard. I'd love to hear your impressions of shooting it.

Best Regards,

Jerry

[geeman281]

Beautiful Colt! Do you ever shoot it?

yes many years ago waitin for ammo

[geeman281]

jerry, thnx it does have a star and an 8 on the front of the cyld. and when looking at the site . it's adjustable...go figure.it does'nt say .357 mag just 357 new service ...what ammo do ya recommend.thnx G.

[geeman281]

thnx sl, pics r in tell me whatcha think,dates on the barrel read1884- 1926

[haggis]

it does'nt say .357 mag just 357 new service

.357 Magnum® is a registered S&W trademark, and Colt was reluctant to put their main competitor's name on any of their products.

Buck

[haggis]

While we're waiting for some pictures, here's another New Service .357 from 1939 - Ser. No. 346xxx.

Jerry

Jerry,

Will you PLEASE stop posting that photo? I hate uncontrollable drooling... and there's a danger of electrocution.

Buck