Colt Grizzly .357 Magnum Revolver, 4.25 inch Factory-Ported Vent-Rib Barrel, Unfluted 6-Shot, Polished Stainless, DA/SA
The Colt Grizzly stands out with its factory-ported 4.25 inch ventilated-rib barrel, unfluted six-shot cylinder, and polished stainless construction. This full-size DA/SA .357 Magnum includes the distinctive "COLT GRIZZLY — .357 MAGNUM" barrel rollmark with bear-paw logo, rides on a Python-size stainless frame, and wears black rubber finger-groove grips with a molded COLT logo roundel. It is USA-made; the original factory box/case is not included. A non-original blue Colt hard case and a non-original Colt owner's manual (as pictured) are included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Metal surfaces show a few superficial scratches and small blemishes visible under close light.
What’s Included
- Non-original blue Colt hard plastic case (as pictured)
- Non-original Colt owner's manual (Anaconda-labeled; as pictured)
Built on a Python-size stainless frame with a polished stainless finish, this Grizzly is a full-size DA/SA revolver chambered in .357 Magnum and also compatible with .38 Special. The unfluted six-shot cylinder and polished stainless frame present a cohesive, premium look.
The 4.25 inch stainless barrel features a factory-ported, ventilated rib with a full underlug. It has six round ports, three per side, designed into the barrel from the factory for controlled recoil behavior.
Sight elements are straightforward and effective: an orange-insert ramp front sight paired with a black adjustable rear, both configured as iron sights for a crisp sight picture.
Controls include an external hammer with a checkered spur and a smooth double-action/single-action trigger system. The black rubber finger-groove grips with a molded COLT logo roundel offer a secure, hand-filling hold.
Model-specific identifiers include the "COLT GRIZZLY — .357 MAGNUM" barrel rollmark with the bear-paw logo, a GZ-prefix serial range used for Grizzly production, and 2D data-matrix marks on the frame. Country of origin is the USA.