Lets see your Oldest 357

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Hello friends and neighbors,,
I like .357s and hope a few of you folks do too.

My oldest .357 is a 1961 Colt Python




Anyone have a .357 Colt OMM, Colt 357 or a S&W Registered Magnum?
Love to see some of my "dream" revolvers!

If your like me and can't afford the above, please show us your "Oldest" .357.

 

[sgt127]

A 4" Utah Highway Patrol Registered Magnum and a 5" RM that started out in Louisiana and ended up with a Dallas Officer who retired as an Asst. Chief.

 

[2004boss]

Not too old but my oldest 357

 

[CraigC]

Not too old but my oldest 357

Cool, those aren't exactly growing on trees!


My oldest is a 1958 Ruger Blackhawk "flat-top that's hardly been used:

 

[9mmfan]

My oldest, and only .357. Model 28 Highway Patrolman. I think it's from '69 or '70, not as old as some, but it's older than me. One of these days I'm going to find some diamond grips with some wear on 'em.

The .38 is from 1920. It's actually the oldest gun I own.

BTW, nice guns guys. sgt127, I particularly like that 5 incher. Really dig a gun that's had a life.

 

[mavracer]

Craig you have good taste. My 1958 Blackhawk

 

[bannockburn]

No access to photos right now but my oldest .357 would be my Ruger Blackhawk built in the late '60s.

CraigC

Really sweet looking grips on your Blackhawk!

 

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Now this is a great start!

Sweet looking RM( very early and unusual), Colt Peace Keeper(only made for a couple of years I believe), vintage Black Hawks one mint FT,, one used and loved and what looks like a Police stamp on the Highway Patrolman.

Can't wait to see what pops up next.

 

[bikerdoc]

Couple of Ruger Police Service six from late 70's and early 80's

 

[content]

The Six series is gaining serious ground, nice pair. I'll bet that snubbie packs a punch!

I enjoy shooting the Service, and Security 4" in .357 but my snubbie Speed Six is .38sp only.

 

[highpower]

1964 Python


Second oldest would be my 1968 Trooper

 

[KY Sparky]

Not too old, my 586 from 1987 w/ George Lawrence holster that is much older than the gun, but not sure how much.

 

[Bullet Bob]

My oldest is a first year Colt 3-5-7, 1953 If I remember correctly:



The one I shoot the best is this Browning 92:



And my favorite is this early 70's S&W Model 27:

 

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First year Colt 357, ty sir an outstanding example! My new screen saver.
Do you ever shoot that one?

The 27-2 is in great shape as well.
I put vintage S&W Combat Grips on my, 3 1/2", 27-2 and the groups improved immediately.

 

[content]

You know Bullet Bob....distance makes the heart grow fonder.....I'm just over the border in S.C. and would be more than glad to hold on to the 357 for a bit... just to help you miss it of course.

 

[bamabiker]

First year (1954) Highway Patrolman is my oldest magnum.

I do have this magnum predecessor, the 38/44 Heavy Duty from the 30s. Some of these have been altered to accept the magnums, this one has not.

 

[Bullet Bob]

"Do you ever shoot that one?"

Yes, but not much, and usually with .38 Specials. At heart, I'm a S&W guy.

 

[Dframe]

I also have a first year Colt 357, but I think the year is 1954.

 

[critter]

Bamabiker, I have a twin to yours. They are wonderful firearms! A guy who can handle one of those well need not think he is ill prepared for whatever happens.

 

[beatledog7]

My oldest .357 Magnum is a 4" stainless Security Six from 1978.

 

[Starter52]

I have a pre-Model 27 S&W from 1950. It's rather beat up but still my oldest .357.

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

Not too old. Ruger Security Six circa 1978, with Fuzzy Farrant grips. The only .357 I own. ........................

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[forindooruseonly]

If I could only afford a Reg. Magnum, I'd be happy. As it is, this no dash Model 27 is my oldest. It's a four screw from 1961.

 

[DC3-CVN-72]

Dframe is correct, 1954 is the 1st. year. I have a COLT.357 with a 4in. bbl. serial # 6XXX. I will try & post a pic. I can never get it to post ??

 

[SASS#23149]

Not a real Flattop,it's a newer model that was modified for fast draw,back in the 70's by a state champ. It's my oldest and only .357 right now. Used hard and still running great.