Great Western Arms Frontier Single Action "Atomic" .357 Magnum Revolver, 7.5-inch, 6-shot (1958)
This Great Western Arms Frontier Single Action "Atomic" is a U.S.-made, 1958-production revolver featuring the factory ".357 ATOMIC" barrel rollmark from a short-lived pre-1958 marketing era. Built on a steel frame with a 7.5-inch barrel and fixed sights, it follows the classic post-war Colt SAA pattern and presents as a noteworthy example from Great Western’s FerroCast-era production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are handling marks and areas of finish loss from prior use. The ejector rod housing’s forward retaining screw (near the muzzle) is missing. Please refer to the photos for close-ups of the surfaces and markings.
What’s Included
- Soft zippered pistol rug with camouflage pattern
The factory ".357 ATOMIC" barrel rollmark sets this revolver apart and ties it to a specific, short-lived marketing window prior to 1958. The serial falls within the 1958 production block and uses the non-prefixed format associated with Great Western’s FerroCast era.
The 7.5-inch barrel is paired with an under-barrel ejector rod featuring a crescent-style head for positive extraction. Fixed sights consist of a blade front and top-strap groove rear, providing a traditional sight picture aligned with the model’s single-action role.
This six-shot revolver uses a fluted cylinder and a right-side loading gate. The base pin is retained by a spring-loaded cross-pin latch. It is single-action only and employs a frame-mounted firing pin.
Ergonomics follow the classic plow-handle profile with smooth two-piece wood stocks. The barrel top carries the "GREAT WESTERN ARMS CO." legend, reinforcing its period-correct markings and U.S. manufacture.