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**SOLD** 1931 Vintage Colt Officer's Model .38 special Heavy Barrel W/ King's Custom Features ** Extremely Cool Vintage Custom Revolver **SOL
Guns International #: 101978478 Seller's Inventory #: CM22-226
Category: Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War - Colt Revolvers - Officers Model
Seller's Information
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Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 4/27/15
State: Kentucky
Zip: 40503
Country: United States
Phone: (859) 276-1419
Fax: (859) 278-0838
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 184
Total Number of Listings: 14865
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa,Master Card, Discover,Check
Description:
This is a very cool vintage Custom Colt revolver. It is a pre-war 1931 Officer's Model .38 Heavy Barrel with D.W. King Gun Sight Company custom features. This was Colt's top-of-the-line regular-production .38 Special double-action target revolver with upgrades from the famous D.W. King Gun Sight Company in San Francisco, California. These were very expensive revolvers loaded out like this, as the standard Officers Model 38 Heavy Barrel cost $45 dollars, and the Target package coversion added another $45 at a minimum. If you wanted the very best target revolver that money could buy in the 1930's and 40's, this Colt King custom would have been most likely your choice. The Colt Officer's Model 38 Heavy Barrel was already a great revolver from the factory with a beautfiul gloss blue factory finish, top quality construction with the best steel available, a hand-tuned silky-smooth action, a 6" inch heavy-profile barrel, factory adjustable target sights, a 6-shot fluted cylinder, and factory checkered American Walnut grips. The King custom work took this Colt to another level. King's adjustable front and rear sights were added. The factory hammer and trigger were modified into a wide spur that is finely checkered and a wide shoe on the trigger that is finely serrated . The revolver's action was then completely reworked for smoother operation. The result of all of these modifications was the ultimate Colt target revolver that was extremely accurate, reliable, and very handsome. Much like a Rolex is to watches, a King custom is to vintage target revolvers. This particular 1931 example is serial number 569056, and it remains in very good condition overall, and excellent condition mechanically. As you can see from the pictures, the original factory blue finish still looks good overall but shows some honest finish loss. The bore in this Colt is excellent with sharp rifling throughout the barrel. There is no pitting, erosion, or imperfections of any kind visible in the bore. The six chambers in the cylinder are equally as clean. The grips on this Colt show quite a bit of wear and the checkering is mostly smooth but are free from any cracks, repairs, or major damage. All of the other controls on this revolver are in perfect working order, including the rear sight adjustments. This Colt will function 100% today just like the day it left the D.W. King Gun Sight Company prior to World War 2. If you have been looking for a very special piece for your collection that you can enjoy as both an investment and at the range from time to time, this 1931-production Colt King custom Ofiicers Model would be the perfect choice. Vintage target revolvers don't get much cooler than this!
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38 Special
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: OFFICERS MODEL MATCH
Serial Number: 569056
Barrel Length: 6