Ruger SP101 DAO .357 Magnum 2.25 in Stainless Revolver, 5-Shot (1997)
This Ruger SP101 DAO is a stainless-steel, five-shot .357 Magnum revolver built in 1997. It pairs a compact 2.25-inch barrel with a spurless hammer, smooth-faced trigger, and fixed sights. Ruger's triple-locking cylinder and transfer-bar safety are notable features, and the revolver carries the Southport, Connecticut address rollmark.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver is in solid functional shape. Exterior metal shows scratches and blemishes, with areas of rust and pitting present. The bore presents a bright interior. The rifling displays visible blemishes.
What’s Included
- Ruger SP101 DAO .357 Magnum revolver (2.25 in barrel)
The SP101 DAO configuration features a double-action-only mechanism with a spurless (bobbed) hammer and a smooth-faced trigger. Ruger's transfer-bar safety system is built in, and the five-shot fluted cylinder uses a triple-locking design.
Construction is all stainless steel with a satin/brushed finish on the frame, cylinder, and receiver. The 2.25-inch stainless barrel has a full underlug and an ejector-rod shroud. Fixed sights include a pinned ramp front and an integral rear gutter.
Chambered in .357 Magnum, this revolver also accepts .38 Special ammunition. The twist rate is 1:16 RH. Capacity is 5 rounds.
Overall length is 7.20 inches with a weight of 25 oz. Additional details include black rubber grips with black synthetic inserts and the Southport, Connecticut address rollmark. Made in the United States; year of manufacture is 1997.