Guns International #: 102614391

Category - Colt Revolvers - Officers Model - Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War

Category
Colt Revolvers - Officers Model
Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War

VERY LIMITED PRODUCTION .32 (.32 S&W LONG) CAL. COLT OFFICERS MODEL HEAVY BARREL REVOLVER, MADE 1939

Description:
VERY LIMITED PRODUCTION .32 NEW POLICE (.32 S&W LONG) CALIBER COLT OFFICERS MODEL HEAVY BARREL REVOLVER, #640XXX, MADE NEAR THE END OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION IN 1939. Colt only turned out a few hundred of these before ceasing production for World War II. All .32 caliber target revolvers are rare- both Colt and S&W produced very few in all models. It seems most shooters wanted either a .22LR or .38 Special in their target revolvers- some big bore target revolvers were turned out, but like the .32s, they are rare. This example has seen some less than ideal storage, but is still in excellent condition overall. There is a little spotting to the blue finish on the left side of the frame behind the cylinder latch and some light wear to the front strap and butt with the balance fine blue. Checkered back strap and trigger, tight action, perfect bore, unaltered adjustable target sights, retains about all the blue on the front face of the cylinder indicating that this one may not have been fired at all. I believe the above mentioned spots are from poor storage more than actual usage and handling. Excellent Colt medallion walnut grips with sharp checkering and one tiny surface chip in the middle bottom edge of the left grip- minor. Amazing Great Depression hand fitting and workmanship! This kind of individual care and craftsmanship would be too expensive to provide today aside from custom shops.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .32 S&W Long (.32 Colt New Police)
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: OFFICERS MOD. .32 CAL.
Serial Number: 640XXX
Barrel Length: 6
Condition: FINE+
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT