Ruger GP100 .357 Magnum 6" Stainless DA/SA Revolver (KGP-161, 1997)
This 1997 Ruger GP100 is a full-size, stainless steel .357 Magnum revolver with a 6-inch, full-underlug barrel and fully adjustable sights. It features Ruger’s one-piece frame, triple-locking six-shot cylinder, and transfer-bar safety. Offered as a restoration candidate, it provides a solid stainless platform with well-known GP100 design elements and factory rollmarks.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver will require parts to be replaced or refreshed. Professional gunsmithing and restorative work will be needed to return it to operating condition. It is a suitable candidate for a restoration project or for use as a parts source.
What’s Included
- Six-shot speedloader compatible with .357 Magnum/.38 Special revolvers
The GP100 platform is built on a robust, one-piece stainless steel frame with no sideplate and a triple-locking cylinder for secure alignment. This example carries a six-shot, six-flute stainless cylinder and a smooth double-action/single-action trigger system paired with a spurred, checkered hammer.
The 6-inch stainless barrel has a full underlug and a shrouded ejector rod. Sight regulation is handled by a fully adjustable square-notch rear and a ramped, serrated front blade, providing a clean, precise sight picture.
Chambered in .357 Magnum, the cylinder also accepts .38 Special, including +P, adding flexibility for ammunition selection. The grip-frame design accepts interchangeable grips and is currently fitted with a black rubber monogrip featuring inset hardwood panels.
Factory details include user-serviceable subassemblies, the Ruger phoenix emblem rollmark on the frame, and the "STURM, RUGER & CO., INC., SOUTHPORT, CONN., U.S.A." barrel address. The revolver is identified by Ruger part number KGP-161 and was manufactured in the United States in 1997.