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Colt Single Action Army Exceptional Special Order Pre-World War II .38
Guns International #: 103642936 Seller's Inventory #: 40943073
Category: Colt Revolvers - Single Action - Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen
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Seller: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL
Company: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL
Member Since: 5/10/23
First Name: MALLARDS
Last Name: SALES CONSULTANT
State: Florida
Zip: 34428
Country: United States
Phone: (352) 794-3507
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 119
Total Number of Listings: 2032
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Please Note: All sales are final. We offer a 3-day inspection period beginning upon delivery to your selected FFL. If you're not satisfied for any reason during this time, you may return the firearm, no questions asked, with a 25% restocking fee. We never charge credit card fees or add hidden costs of any kind. Looking for the best deal? Contact us directly, we’re committed to offering the most competitive pricing and will match any advertised price on the same firearm.
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Description:
Manufactured in 1929, this Colt Single Action Army revolver is factory chambered in .38 Special and fitted with a 5 1/2 inch barrel and factory nickel finish. The included factory letter confirms the configuration in “.38 Colt” with nickel finish, 5 1/2 inch barrel, and further notes a special order 3 1/2 lb. trigger pull. It was shipped to the Buckeye Cycle Company of Akron, Ohio, on March 12, 1931.
The revolver is fitted with black checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt motif in an oval at the top. The butt is fitted with a special order factory lanyard loop, not noted in the factory letter. Careful examination reveals the revolver is correctly chambered for the .38 S&W Special cartridge rather than the .38 Colt Special: the cylinder has beveled chamber mouths, while revolvers chambered in .38 Colt Special featured sharp 90-degree shoulders.
As noted in R. L. Wilson’s Book of Colt Firearms, only 25 Single Action Army revolvers were manufactured in .38 S&W Special, while 82 were chambered in .38 Colt Special, making this a particularly rare and desirable example. The left side of the barrel bears the fourth style roll marking, “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .38 SPECIAL,” introduced in 1929, with the one-line Hartford address on top. The frame is marked on the left with the three-date/two-line patent legend followed by the Rampant Colt trademark.
Additional factory markings include a “1” assembler’s mark above the Colt “VP” proof on the left front trigger guard bow, a “5” inspection mark in the hammer well, and assembly number “779” on the inside of the loading gate. The full serial number is stamped on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, with the partial serial “57” on the rear face of the cylinder. Both grips are etched on the interior with the full serial number. All visible numbers match.
Condition
Exceptionally fine. The revolver retains 95% plus of the much frosted original nickel-plated finish. The only other significant wear is some minor flaking on the face of the cylinder. There is a light drag line on the cylinder. The nickel-plating on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap and sides of the cylinder exhibits minimal handling wear. Mechanically excellent.
Price: $15,999.99
Handgun Caliber: .38 Special