[Glockguy706]

Any idea how many of these where made in nickle i know only 15k where made in all and only a few nickle in later years 1960 model screw down sight

 

[BMAC]

From '57. Once again, thank you DH!

 

[Collects]

Thou shalt not covet......Damn!
Thou shalt not covet, thou shalt not covet... repeat as necessary.

uh, err, what I meant to say was:

I WANT ONE TOO. THAT IS, I WANT ONE IN EACH BARREL LENGTH ... and one in each finish ... and one each with each type of stocks .... and each type of hammer, and one with a 2-digit serial number. and with one with the serial number being the year of my birth, .... , etc. etc., ad nauseum.

There, I fixed it for you! lol


Mine are in Davey Jones' locker due to that tragic boating accident.

 

[Drod07]

:+1:

 

[Drod07]

I appreciate the help guys. Filled out the form for colt archives. Also noticed that the pistol has the # 1 engraved below the serial #, and the letter L to the bottom left of the serial # area. If that helps. Thanks

 

[Bigl1911]

:+1:

Plus 1 more

 

[Bigl1911]

I appreciate the help guys. Filled out the form for colt archives. Also noticed that the pistol has the # 1 engraved below the serial #, and the letter L to the bottom left of the serial # area. If that helps. Thanks

The best way to really know is a letter... 357 Nickel revolvers are very rare... Funny I was reading back to the beginning of this thread and remembering where I came from as a new collector. I started back in the day a 50's era Python and 357 collection. Not done but getting closer:

Needed:
1. 1955 Python
2. 1958 Python
3. 1955 3 5 7 6”
4. 1955 3 5 7 4”
5. 1956 3 5 7 6”
6. 1956 3 5 7 4”
7. 1957 3 5 7 4”
8. 1958 3 5 7 4”
9. 1958 3 5 7 6”
10. 1958 Python

My last 357:

 

[Drod07]

Ok for some reason it won't let me upload a picture. Gonna try to get one up so you guys can tell me what you think. Thanks

 

[guy sajer]

...

You probably have studied it already but just in case not .
Check the description of entry #1 .
Auctions Ellis Ltd Richard books on Military History Bookshop

 

[Bigl1911]

You probably have studied it already but just in case not .
Check the description of entry #1 .
Auctions Ellis Ltd Richard books on Military History Bookshop

I had no idea.. how cool is that!! Thank you!!

 

[trucker]

Here's mine, a 6" from 1960. It's a shooter, I bought it right 'cause of some holster wear and a drilled hole in the top strap for some kind of optics. I added the re-pop target grips later.

 

[thecoltguy]

My 3 5 7 with the 6" barrel that remains new in it's original box:

 

[Drod07]

Figured out how to add photos... Finally!

 

[SnidelyWhiplash]

My two Three-Fifty-Sevens...

 

[ky wonder]

#8XX shipped 11 days after #19

 

[Rjakiel73]

Finally got around to ID’ing a Colt that’s been in the family for 4 generations. Turns out it’s a 1954 Model 357, S/N 32xx. Not in the best of shape with some wear but all original and the bore is beautiful.

 

[824tsv]

Nice looking Model 357 and welcome to the Forum!
I fixed the orientation and tried to enhance your pic as best as my picture editing software would allow.

View attachment 601525

 

[Rjakiel73]

Thank you!

 

[rock185]

I've enjoyed the information and photos in this thread reference the 3 5 7 model Colts. I recently acquired a 1959 manufacture 3 5 7 model. It was carried in LE for years, and refinished at some point. Mechanically very solid, I installed some aftermarket grips to replace the modified and badly worn originals.

I have the original box, but wonder what paperwork would have come with the 3 5 7 model of the late '50s era?

 

[Bigl1911]

This is as complete of one you could find..