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 accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on May 8, 1940 and delivered to Paul Hornick Co. of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, with a rare 8 3/8 inch barrel (one of only a small number manufactured), blue finish, and checkered Magna grips. This was a single gun shipment billed at $39.00. Call gold bead front sight and adjustable notch rear sight. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, and ejector shroud. Provenance: The Dave Ballantyne Collection

Excellent, retaining 97% original blue finish with cylinder drag line, minor muzzle wear and scattered minor handling marks. The trigger guard shows evidence of cleaning around a series of tool-like marks. The grips are also excellent with a few minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.