Description
This Cal. 357 Mag. S# 47108 is a unique piece. It features a 4″ heavyweight barrel with a smoothbore, a solder-attached ramp-mounted blade sight on the rib, and a shrouded ejector. The barrel, interestingly, has no markings. The rib and sight ramp are unfinished and lacking serrations. The firearm also boasts a six-shot fluted cylinder and a full nickel finish. The two-piece laminated wood grips are adorned with rampant colt medallions, adding to its unique appeal.
UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: This firearm comes with a letter from Colt Archive Properties, a testament to its historical significance. The letter details the following information, “Serial Number: 47108 (c.1965) / Caliber: .357 Magnum / Barrel Length: 4″, shrouded heavyweight barrel / Finish: Nickel plated / Type of Stocks: Smooth rosewood service grips with nickel finish rampant colt medallion inlays. / Shipped To: Greg Martin Auctions / Address: 660 Third Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, California / Date of Shipment: October 16, 2008 / Remarks: Subject revolver was an experimental prototype revolver kept by the Colt factory.”
CONDITION: This firearm is in excellent condition, with over 98% nickel finish showing numerous light scratches & marks. The grips show minor handling marks, but the bore is excellent and smooth. This detailed condition report will help potential buyers make an informed decision.
