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Colt Officers Model Heavy Barrel .38 Special Target Revolver with Custom (Possibly) King’s Sights, Hammer, Trigger
Guns International #: 102929923 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Officers Model - Colt Revolvers - Double Action Post-War
Seller's Information
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Seller: bulletbillybob
Member Since: 8/16/24
First Name: William
Last Name: Hubina
State: California
Zip: 93003
Country: United States
Phone: (805) 570-8556
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 30
Total Number of Listings: 210
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Personal Check, Certified Check, Money Order, USPS Money Order
About Us: Estate Sale of Unique Collection
Description:
A Collector and Shooter’s Used; SN 625,2XX; Colt Officers Model Heavy Barrel .38 Special Target Revolver that has been difficult to date. The Colt indicates a 1950 OFFICERS MODEL SPECIAL (what Fjestad calls FOURTH ISSUE) on (://colt/serial-lookup/) but the features and markings suggest it was made between 1935 – 1949, possibly a variant of the OFFICERS MODEL TARGET (THIRD ISSUE) according to Wilson, Serven and Fjestad references. The top of the barrel is marked in two Lines “COLT’S PT. FA. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. / PAT’D. AUG. 5, 1884. JULY 4, 1905. OCT. 5, 1926.” The left side of the barrel is marked in staggered lines: “COLT/OFFICERS MODEL/38 / / *HEAVY BARREL*”. It has Colt’s Matted Topstrap and Screw-Adjustable + Friction Set-screw Windage-Only Target Rear Sight and what could be a King’s-Style (copy) or a genuine, unmarked King’s Gun Sight Company of San Francisco Elevation-Adjustable Front Sight that has an unusually large elevation range and large screws (no King’s mirror). The Asymmetric and Deep Border-Checkered Target Hammer Offset to the Left for the Right Thumb is typical of King’s “Cockeyed Hammer” Patent; and the Extra-Long 180-degree Curved Trigger also is typical of King’s work:- Deeply Checkered and wide and long so that it nearly fills the Trigger Guard. These are only descriptions to accompany the photos; without King’s markings, we cannot be sure. The Colt Checkered Grips appear Original & Proper for this Model. The Cylinder has a very light line that barely affects the blueing. Other condition and finish characteristics are shown in the photos. The barrel is bright; rifling is sharp; and mild-to moderate marking is present in the chambers ahead of the case mouth. This Revolver shows moderate wear for age, and not being dealers or experts, we estimate the condition at 75-80 Percent Original Finish. Condition is best judged from the photos, so please ask any questions or request additional information before purchase as this item will be troublesome and costly to return owing to CA re-registration and other regulations. Any refunds will be minus our actual shipping cost and FFL fees (greater than $150) after buyer pays return shipping. The listed price Includes Insured Air Shipping from a CA FFL Dealer to yours. Payment is by Money Order, Bank (Certified) Check or Personal Check (held 2-3 days). We are the Estate Executor and Trustee, not a dealer, and cannot handle credit card or electronic payments. This item is subject to prior sale.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38 Special
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Officers Model
Serial Number: 625,2xx
Barrel Length: 6 Inch