Hammerli Dakota .357 Magnum Single-Action Revolver, 4.75 in Barrel, Swiss-Made, Blued/Case-Hardened (c. 1969–1972)
Swiss-made by Hämmerli for Intercontinental Arms and Salford Imports, this Dakota .357 Mag. revolver was produced in a short run circa 1969–1972. It features a 4.75 in steel barrel, a 6-shot fluted cylinder with numbered chambers, and dual importer markings. Blued and color case-hardened finishes, brass furniture, and classic fixed sights make this a distinctive, collectible reproduction from a notable production era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are many instances of scratches and blemishes present across the pistol. Pitting is present on the frame and brass finishes. The hammer is missing its firing pin.
What’s Included
- Hammerli Dakota .357 Mag. revolver
Swiss Hämmerli production for Intercontinental Arms and Salford Imports places this Dakota within a defined 1969–1972 window, with markings that clearly identify its import history and origin. These dual importer/brand stamps read Intercontinental Arms, Inc. and Salford Imports, Culver City, Calif., along with Hämmerli Switzerland.
Chambered in .357 Magnum, the revolver uses a 4.75 in steel barrel and a 6-shot fluted cylinder. The chambers are numbered on the rear face, and the cylinder base pin is retained by a Colt SAA–style transverse, spring‑loaded crossbolt latch with a pushbutton at the front of the frame. A right-side spring-loaded ejector with housing handles case extraction.
The frame and receiver wear a color case-hardened finish, paired with a blued barrel and cylinder. Brass components include the trigger guard and backstrap. Smooth wood plow-handle grips complete the classic single-action profile.
It is a single-action-only revolver with an exposed hammer and fixed iron sights: a half-moon front blade and a rear frame notch. Built as a reproduction, it reflects period-correct configuration and construction executed in Switzerland.