Colt .357

[sceva]

My Son-in-law has his Grandfathers ( his Grandfather was a policeman) Colt model .357 ( pre Trooper?). Nice revolver with a good tight action however it has been refinished ( over buffed) in nickel. The only issue I see is that the ejector rod knob is missing; I believe this is somewhat common.

Long shot but does anyone know where he could get a replacement knob at a reasonable cost? I understand the threads can be either 6-32 or 6-36 so we checked with a 6-32 nut. It starts but only goes one thread so I believe it is threaded 6-36.


GOT one on the way - THANKS

 

[Glenn R. McMannly]

You should be able to turn a new one from D2 on a home lathe.

 

[duke2002]

Jack frost has a lot of older parts.

 

[TN_Raven27]

Jack First
Not sure which of these is correct. I think the first one.

https://jackfirstinc.com/product/co...o-barrel-shroud-ejector-rod-head-443-50348-1/

https://jackfirstinc.com/product/colt-i-python-ejector-rod-head-443-50348-1/

 

[sceva]

One is on the way

 

[TN_Raven27]

One is on the way

Let us know how it works out and post some pics if you can. The Colt 3-5-7 and Trooper were the predecessors to the Python - same frame and action.
Here’s some good info:
https://coltfever.com/the-357-model/

 

[Onomea]

Sceva, your son-in-law might appreciate the info on the Three Fifty-Seven in this this thread: https://smith-wessonforum.com/threads/the-best-colt-three-fifty-seven-thread-ever.796116/

 

[rwsmith]

I just shot my friend's Python. Really a top notch pistol built to close tolerances. But for the money I'll stick with my 686.

 

[Bob Smalser]

I generally prefer Smiths because of ruggedness, but this 1950's 357 I carried while hunting was a real tack driver.

 

[Topduarte]

I love my 1959 6".

 

[Top Strap]

Jack frost has a lot of older parts.

Jack First