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Exceptional Colt Officers Model Target 38 "Battle of Britain" Proofed
Guns International #: 101039480 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War - Colt Revolvers - Officers Model
Seller's Information
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Seller: Altitude
Member Since: 9/19/16
State: Colorado
Zip: 81611
Country: United States
Phone: (970) 618-1923
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 153
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: US Postal Order, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Sold Pending Funds - Offered is a 1940 Colt Officers Model Target .38 Special SN 646908 with the seldom encountered 7 ½” barrel. In addition, this is one of the rare "Battle of Britain" guns, as it was sent to Winchester for export to the British Purchasing Commission in rushed anticipation of a German invasion.
This is in excellent example that exhibits crisp, clear British Proof Marks, yet made it back to the United States in this remarkable condition. The action is crisp, the lock up is tight, the bolt drips ½ way into the grooves on all 6, and the bore is bright and shiny. The original stocks are beautiful. There are some collector type marks, as well as some markings as it made its way through British importation and inventorying, the most noticeable of which are a thin vertical line forward of the trigger pin, behind the cylinder removal screws on the right hand side of the frame, and a fine pinprick marring on the crane. There is also a bit of freckling around the end of the barrel. Please view the photos here for the purpose of evaluating the condition for yourself. This item qualifies as a C&R.
Included in the sale will be the factory letter.
To make an amazing package, included in the sale is an original, vintage publication issued by the British Ministry of Information on behalf of the Air Ministry detailing the Battle of Britain. Also included is a superb ORIGINAL 1938 1:100000 German Flidgerkarte (Pilot Map) as used by both Fighter Pilots and Bomber crews for navigation. The map is titled "Middlesbrough - Karte von England und Wales", and measures a VERY NICE 29" x 40" size. All fit for a museum presentation.
No International or California sales.
Buyer is responsible for knowing their own local and state laws and whether or not you are prohibited from taking possession of, or owning this firearm. By participating, you are attesting to being of at least 21 years of age. ***The purchaser assumes all risks and should have a qualified Gunsmith evaluate the firearm before attempting to shoot it. *** Please contact me within 3 days of close of for payment. Payment must be by bank certified (cashiers) check or Postal Money Order. Shipping & insurance by FedEx is $45 to eligible lower 47 states. Shipping to AK or HI will have additional costs for which buyer is responsible. I will need a copy of an FFL dealer license or C&R with copy of Driver’s License to ship the gun. There is a 3 day, no-shoot, no disassembly inspection period and the buyer is responsible for cost of shipping both ways if returned. If your FFL dealer will not accept shipment from an individual, I will need an additional $35 to ship through my FFL
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Officers Model Target
Caliber Info: .38
Chambers: 6
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Action: Excellent
Finish: Blue
Manufacture Date: 1940