Interarms Virginian Dragoon Bicentennial Edition .357 Magnum, 7.5 in, Color Case-Hardened/Blue, 1976 Commemorative SA Revolver
This 1976 Bicentennial Edition Virginian Dragoon from Interarms is a limited commemorative .357 Magnum built in the USA. It features factory buttcap engraving reading 'WE THE PEOPLE 1776–1976,' a 7.5-inch barrel, and the Dragoon’s color case-hardened frame paired with deep blued steel. Adjustable sights, smooth walnut grips, and the two-position base pin safety complete a well-appointed large-frame single-action revolver.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal signs of prior use. The firearm is in excellent condition and the bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Original factory hard case (brown)
- Virginian Dragoon owner's manual (orange booklet)
Built for the 1976 Bicentennial, this limited-edition Dragoon highlights American manufacture and commemorative details. The grip-frame buttcap plate is factory-engraved 'WE THE PEOPLE 1776–1976,' tying the revolver to the anniversary year it was produced.
The configuration is classic large-frame single-action only with a 7.5-inch steel barrel, a six-shot fluted high-polish blued cylinder, and a full-length ejector-rod housing. A flat topstrap carries the adjustable rear sight, reflecting the Dragoon series profile, while clear barrel rollmarks include 'VIRGINIAN DRAGOON CAL. 357 MAGNUM' and 'INTERARMS ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, U.S.A.'
Materials and finish are a focal point: a color case-hardened steel frame/receiver contrasts with blued barrel and cylinder, and smooth two-piece walnut grip panels provide a clean, traditional feel. Adjustable iron sights combine a ramped front and an adjustable square‑notch rear for precise alignment.
Functionally, the revolver uses a long base pin with two latch positions that can block hammer travel, providing a practical safety feature for this single-action platform. As a .357 Magnum Dragoon produced during the 1976 Bicentennial run, it represents a less commonly encountered chambering within the series and an appealing commemorative specification.