Guns International #: 101595789

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

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

1940 King Super Target Colt Officers Model 38 Heavy Barrel with Cockeyed Hammer and Roper Stocks

Description:
LAST CHANCE - I AM PULLING THIS              SCARCE  - Title says it all: 1940 King Super Target Colt Officers Model 38 Heavy Barrel with King Cockeyed Hammer and custom hand filed Roper stocks.  The Colt Collectors Association’s publication, The Rampant Colt is currently working on a feature article on King. This Officers Model received the fabled Full King treatment with the King Super Target ventilated rib including mirrored, and red insert front sight, and the famous right hand offset patented Cockeyed Hammer innovation.  The first ventilated rib for Colt -  a concept that Colt eventually took up and used for the Python years later.  Beautiful hand checkered Roper American black walnut stocks with terrific palm swell on right side.  This firearm included the special feature of a 2 3/4lb trigger pull as detailed in the included factory letter.
Top of the line Officers Model with the hand filed backstrap, and trigger. This target gun exhibits all of the details, fit and finish that made the Colt Pre-War double action renowned for their build and accuracy.  The action is crisp, the lock up is tight, the bolt drops ½ way into the grooves on all 6, endshake is absent, and the bore is sharp and mirror bright.  The original factory finish has scattered light oxidation blemishes, fine scratches and scuffs on the barrel, rib, and frame, light high edge wear.  Stampings and letterings are all very crisp. Please view the photos here for the purpose of evaluating the condition for yourself.  Prop rod not included in sale.  This item qualifies as a C&R.

Shipping & insurance by FedEx is $45 to lower 48 states.
*As this is a C&R, I am opening it up to buyers from California who utilize an 01FFL who is receptive to receiving it. All such bids will acknowledge to assume any additional transfer/shipping costs on my end.

Currently, I am not collecting any taxes

Buyer is responsible for knowing their own local and state laws and whether or not you are prohibited from taking possession of, or owning this firearm.  By participating, you are attesting to being of at least 21 years of age. ***The purchaser assumes all risks and should have a qualified Gunsmith evaluate the firearm before attempting to shoot it. *** Please arrange for payment to be sent within 3 days of committing to purchase. Payment must be by bank certified (cashiers) check or Postal Money Order. Shipping & insurance by FedEx is $45 to lower 48 states.  Shipping to AK or HI will have additional costs for which buyer is responsible.  I will need a copy of an FFL dealer license or C&R with copy of Drivers License to ship the gun.  There is a 3 day, no-shoot, no disassembly inspection period and the buyer is responsible for cost of shipping both ways if returned and it is required that the same original received packaging and materials be used for the return.  If your FFL dealer will not accept shipment from an individual, I will need an additional $55 to ship through my local FFL

 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Officers Model Target
Rib: King Super Target
Manufacture Date: 1940
Extras: Factory Archive Letter