Colt Magnum Carry 1st Edition .357 Mag Double Action 2” Snub Nose Revolver
SOLD FOR: $1,540.00
LSB#: WY250210GR009
Make: Colt
Model: King Cobra Carry
Serial Number: SY0445
Year of Manufacture: 1998
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MAGNUM CARRY 1st EDITION / 357 MAGNUM CTG.”. The right side of the barrel is marked “ COLT’S MFG. / HARTFORD, CT. USA”. The crane cut is marked with a “V” and VP within a triangle. The left side of the frame is marked with a Rampant Colt logo.
Barrel Length: 2” with Full Length Top Rib and Full Length Underlug
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with brass insert attached to the rib per a screw above the muzzle. The rear sight is a square notched milled into the topstrap of the receiver frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are one-piece black Hogue overmolded rubber with finger grooves. There are no rips or tears. There is modest handling wear. The grips rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore but there is some light lead fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10
Overall Condition: his revolver retains about 98% of its current metal finish. There is a crisp turn line on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and the cylinder lockup is tight. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This Colt Magnum Carry 1st Edition is a rare and desirable double-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, designed as a compact powerhouse for concealed carry and serious defensive use. Produced for a very limited time in the late 1990s before being discontinued, the Magnum Carry was Colt’s answer to the small-frame magnum revolver market—blending their renowned craftsmanship with stainless steel durability, a full underlug, and the power of the .357 cartridge in a concealable package. Marked “1st Edition” on the barrel, this example is especially collectible, as Colt quickly ceased production of this model, making surviving examples few and far between. This revolver is in Excellent overall condition, retaining about 98% of its original stainless steel finish. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and only light fouling, earning a 9/10 in this writer’s opinion. The cylinder shows a crisp turn line, but the overall fit and finish remain extremely clean. The black Hogue overmolded rubber grip is in Very Good condition with only modest wear, providing secure handling and control. Mechanically, the revolver locks up tight, and the action is smooth and responsive in both single and double action modes—typical of Colt’s high-quality revolver engineering.
For collectors of Colt wheelguns or those seeking a premium, small-frame .357 Magnum revolver, the Magnum Carry 1st Edition is a grail-level piece. Its short production run, limited availability, and 1st Edition rollmark set it apart from other compact revolvers. Whether you plan to carry it, shoot it sparingly, or preserve it as a collectible, this revolver represents a unique and valuable part of Colt’s modern revolver history. -R.E.
