Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum 3-inch Stainless DA/SA Revolver, 5-Shot, 2002, Aftermarket Hardwood Grip
This 2002 Ruger SP101 is a compact, five-shot .357 Magnum revolver built on stainless steel with a satin/brushed finish and a factory 3-inch class barrel (3-1/16 in). It features Ruger’s triple-locking cylinder and transfer-bar system, fixed sights with a pinned ramped front blade, and aftermarket one-piece hardwood finger-groove grips installed. It also accepts .38 Special in .357 Magnum chambers.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and blemishes present on the finish. Minor carbon buildup is visible above the forcing cone, and there are scorch marks on the cylinder consistent with normal use.
What's Included
- Nylon holster with retention strap
- Aftermarket one-piece hardwood finger-groove grips (installed)
The SP101 platform is known for its small-frame, five-shot layout and robust stainless-steel construction. This example carries a satin/brushed stainless finish across the frame, cylinder, and barrel, along with a full underlug and a shrouded ejector rod for a clean, durable profile.
Its double-action/single-action operation pairs a smooth-face trigger with an exposed, checkered hammer spur. Ruger’s transfer-bar firing system and triple-locking cylinder design provide the SP101’s hallmark mechanical setup. Chambered in .357 Magnum, it also accepts .38 Special in the same cylinders.
Sighting is straightforward and rugged: a pinned, user-replaceable ramped front blade and a fixed rear notch integral to the topstrap. The factory 3-inch class barrel (3-1/16 in) offers a balanced length on this compact revolver.
Aftermarket one-piece hardwood finger-groove grips are installed, giving the revolver a distinctive look and hand-filling contour. Markings include the Ruger phoenix logo on the frame and an “S” inspector stamp on the rear face of the cylinder. Made in the United States and dated to 2002, this SP101 presents a classic stainless configuration with thoughtful details.