The Non-Registered .357 revolvers are much more rare than their Registered Magnum model counterparts with only about 1,400 manufactured compared to about 5,400 Registered Magnums. The included factory letter states the revolver was shipped on July 15, 1940 and delivered to Union Hardware & Metal Co., Los Angeles, California, with a 6 1/2 inch barrel and blue finish. The revolver features a King red post reflector front sight, white outlined square notch rear sight, and matching serial numbers on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, and ejector shroud. One of the last .357 Magnums manufactured prior to World War II. Provenance: The Gary Garbrecht Collection; The Ray Cheely Collection; The Dave Ballantyne Collection

Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with a series of handling marks on the left side of the barrel towards the muzzle and a light cylinder drag line. Nearly all original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are also excellent with a few handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.