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EXTREMELY EARLY PRODUCTION RARE SHOOTING MASTER NEW SERVICE REVOLVER, .38 SPECIAL, #3283XX
Guns International #: 101532153 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - New Service - 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: 48
Total Number of Listings: 3300
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
EXTREMELY EARLY PRODUCTION RARE SHOOTING MASTER NEW SERVICE REVOLVER, .38 SPECIAL, #3283XX. According to Timothy Mullin's excellent book COLT'S NEW SERVICE REVOLVER, "Accepted wisdom has it that the Shooting Master occupies the serial number range 328000 to 348000." He further states, "The first Shooting Master, a .38 Special with a 6" barrel was exhibited at the August, 1931 National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio..." It is known that #328185 was a presentation to Colt's exhibition shooter J. M Fitzgerald ("Fitz") on April 27, 1931. A factory letter might prove very interesting on this very early production example. This one with checkered back strap, checkered front strap and checkered trigger is in excellent condition overall. It retains nearly all the blue with only some scattered freckling toward the rear of the cylinder which is minor and looks much worse than it is in the photos as bright light enhances and exagerates any imperfection in the blue. Correct and original adjustable target sights, excellent blue on the hammer back and trigger, excellent checkered walnut grips are both deeply stamped on the inside with the matching serial number. This was Colt's top of the line revolver introduced during the beginning of the Great Depression when only the finest craftsmen were retained by Colt and production was very limited- especially on their more expensive guns. The quality of these hand fit and finished revolvers is second to none and could never be duplicated today. These have become very difficult to find on the collector market today.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: SHOOTING MASTER
Serial Number: 328XXX
Barrel Length: 6
Condition: EXCELLENT
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT