Ruger SP101 DAO .357 Magnum Revolver, 2.25 inch Stainless, 5-Shot, 1997 Manufacture
This Ruger SP101 double-action-only revolver is a small-frame, all-stainless .357 Magnum with a 2.25 inch barrel and five-round capacity. Manufactured in 1997 and verified by Ruger's serial range, it combines a spurless hammer, fixed sights, and a triple-locking fluted cylinder in a solid-frame design with no side-plates.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
There are minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes consistent with light handling.
What's Included
- Original manual
This SP101 uses an all-stainless steel solid frame with no side-plates and a 2.25 inch barrel featuring a full underlug and ejector-rod shroud. The five-shot cylinder is fluted and locks at three points for secure alignment.
The DAO configuration employs a spurless (bobbed) hammer and Ruger's transfer-bar ignition system. Sighting is straightforward with a fixed setup: an integral rear top-strap notch and a ramped, serrated front blade.
Its one-piece wraparound rubber grip with horizontal ribs provides a firm, consistent hold. The model retains the SP101's tool-less subassembly takedown characteristic for convenient maintenance.
Built in the United States, this example reflects 1997 manufacture, with stainless construction carried through the frame, cylinder, and barrel for uniform durability and finish.