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Colt Special Order Shooting Master In 357 Magnum With Factory Letter
Guns International #: 101443805 Seller's Inventory #: 1438
Category: Colt Revolvers - New Service - Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War
Seller's Information
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Seller: HLV Fine Guns
Company: Harry Viezens Fine Guns
Member Since: 7/27/13
First Name: Harry
Last Name: Viezens
State: Arizona
Zip: 85541
Country: United States
Phone: (928) 468-0306
Fax: (928) 468-0307
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 116
Total Number of Listings: 3490
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Money Order, and Cashier's Check
Description:
This Colt was produced in 1940. The pistol's serial number is 342042. It has the standard 6 inch barrel. It is chambered for the then new 357 Magnum cartridge. The special order requests on this pistol is stated on the factory letter. It is furnished with a round front sight and a 3 pound trigger pull as special features. It was sent to the Buckeye Cycle Co. Akron Ohio February 19th 1940. This Colt shows light holster use and wear. The cylinder locks up tight with no play. The action works smoothly as you would expect for this model. The pistol shows light shooting wear. The original bluing shows some thinning on the right side plate. Overall, the bluing would rate a 94% condition. The Colt grips are in fine condition. The checkering is sharp with no flattened points. This is a rare Shooting Master as chambered for the 357 Magnum. Most of these Shooting Master's were chambered for the 38 Special cartridge. The special order requests as stated in the factory letter is also a rare feature seldom seen ordered on this model. This is a very fine Shooting Master with rare features complete with the factory letter. This Colt certainly is in the collectors range of highly collectable Colts! Being a Shooting Master, one of the finest revolvers ever built by Colt certainly is a big plus! Search for hlvfineguns on google for more details.
Curio&Relic J.M.C. Consn. (11) F. No. 422 -18
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Shooting Master
Serial Number: 342042
Caliber Info: 357 Magnum
Bore: Very fine
Chambers: Very Fine
Condition: 94% Overall
Wood Condition: Very Fine
Bore Condition: Bright With No Issues
Barrels: 6 Inch
Barrel Type: Target
Action: Double Action
Finish: Blued
Sights: Target
Manufacture Date: 1940
Extras: Factory Letter