Synopsis:

Beautiful Colt Super .38 in factory nickel finish, faux ivory grips, accompanied by era-correct reproduction box and an original factory letter, underscoring its nickel finish and shipment in 1963.

Description:

Standard full size configuration Colt Super .38, this example factory nickeled with faux ivory grips, with serrated front sight and drift adjustable rear sight. “COLT // SUPER .38/AUTOMATIC // Rampant Colt logo” on the left of the slide and single line Colt address on the right side. Full SN on the right frame. Faux ivory grips, each panel with a chromed Colt medallion. Nickel plated magazine with eight view ports, floorplate marked “COLT // SUPER/.38 AUTO.” Complete with high quality reproduction Coltwood box with end label referencing make, model, caliber, barrel length, and finish as well as an assortment of literature. Includes

Condition:

Crisp 97-98% bright original nickel finish with trace muzzle wear, a few very superficial handling marks and a few scuffs on the front strap. Faux ivory grips, virtually new. Commensurate condition nickeled magazine. Mirror bore. Correct manual mechanics. Reproduction box and associated literature in excellent condition as is the original Colt factory letter from March 2014 signed by Colt historian Beverly Jean Haynes. A wonderful and scarce Colt .38 Super pistol in the highly sought after nickel finish, enhanced with a matching reproduction box, and supported with an original factory letter!