Crosman Model 1357


 


Colt Python (.357 magnum)
 
Info:
 Manufacturer/Model: Crosman, 1357
Replica Of: Colt Python .357 Magnum
Made In: USA
Caliber/Ammunition/Feed: 177, steel BBs, 6-shot revolver
Air Source: CO2, 12 g Powerlet
Accessories: none
Recommended Pellet or BB: Crosman Copperhead BBs
Weight (lb)/Length (in): 1.9, 11.25
Body Material/Finish/Grips: metal/plastic, black, plastic
Barrel Length (in)/Material/Rifled: 6, steel, no
Trigger Action: DA/SA
Trigger Pull (lbs)/Adjustable: 10.3 (DA), 3.5 (SA), no
Sights (front/rear): fixed, fully adjustable
Velocity (fps): 465
Sound Level (dB): 95
 Thickness of Pellet Holder (in): N/A
Manufactured Dates: 1988 - 1996
Condition/Manual/Box: 90%, yes (copy), no
Serial Number:  991505170
 		 Comments: Crosman introduced the Model 357 series as a replacement for the venerable Model 38 series, which was finally discontinued in 1985. The Crosman Model 1357 is a BB shooting version of the 357 Six. It is identical to the 357 Six except for the cylinder, which has been modified to accept BBs, and the use of a smooth bore barrel. Like the other revolvers in the 357 series, the 1357 has a hard DA trigger but a light and clean SA release. The 1357 has decent accuracy for a BB gun.

Performance: Measurements were made on 3/05/07 at a temperature of 61 ºF and 14' elevation. A ten shot string was fired from a bench rest at 15' using Crosman Copperhead BBs (5.1 gr). The highest velocity measured was 408 fps, the lowest was 368 fps (average of the 10-shot string was 391 fps). A six shot string fired with open sights grouped at 0.78". Click the thumbnail below to see a larger image. Click here for a description of the measurement.


 

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 		 Loading BBs: A weak point of this design is the latch that holds the barrel closed. This loosens over time resulting in a floppy barrel and a decrease in accuracy. Another design problem with the 1357 is the mechanism for holding the BBs in the cylinder (magazine). There is a tendency for BBs to fall out when shooting since there is no shield to hold them in place, only friction. BBs are loaded from the front of the cylinder.


 
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