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RARE .32 CALIBER OFFICERS MODEL HEAVY BARREL REVOLVER
Guns International #: 100738753 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Officers Model - Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 49
Total Number of Listings: 3277
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
FIRST OF THESE I'VE SEEN! OFFICER'S MODEL HEAVY BARREL IN .32 CALIBER...BUT WAIT, these revolvers were made in one small lot just before W.W.II around 1940, yet this one is in a serial number range showing it was made about 1925-1926, upon close examination of the serial number inside on the frame there is a tiny "&" marking which means it was sent back to the factory at some time. So, what this one appears to be is an officers Model .38 Special that was returned to Colt for a .32 barrel and cylinder! Hard to believe Colt would have had extra parts after a small run of .32 (S&W Long) revolvers were made, but that's what this is. I don't think it was made on a left over frame as Colt wouldn't added the "&" marking if that were the case. Anyway, this is all Colt and made by Colt. Certainly one of the more odd revolvers I've seen during this time period. Checkered back strap and trigger, adjustable target sights, grip straps show blue wear to gray with good blue on the butt, some wear to the checkered Colt medallion grips, fine blue on the rest of the piece that shows handling, edge wear and some light thinning here and there- obviously a revolver that was holstered and used, but not abused, exc. bright bore, wonderful per-war hand tuned action is tight and in time, sharp markings including the correct last patent date on the barrel of 1926, NOT refinished when sent back to Colt, a truly unusual and rare variation on an already rare Officers Model caliber revolver!
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Officers Model .32 heavy barrel
Serial Number: 516XXX
Caliber Info: .32 S&W Long
Condition: fine
Barrels: 6