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Colt's Officer's Model Target .38, 6 in. heavy bbl. 1938

Colt's Officer's Model Target .38, 6 in. heavy bbl. 1938  Colt's Officer's Model Target .38, 6 in. heavy bbl. 1938

 

In 1904 Colt introduced the first Colt Officer's Model. The Officer's Model was Colt's premium revolver.  The Officer's Model Target, third issue was introduced in 1927 and made until 1949.  Calibers were .22LR, .32 Colt, and .38 Special, with the .32 Colt only available pre-war.  In 1935 a heavy barrel, as shown on this example, was an option.  Grips were checkered walnut with silver medallions as shown on this example.   The serial number 622929 and factory letter indicates it was mfg. in 1938.

 

Colt's Officer's Model Target .38, 6 in. heavy bbl. 1938 catalog

1938 Colt catalog showing the Officers' Model revolver

 

 Colt heavy barrel marking on barrel colt crane open showing serial number

Barrel data and frame serial number markings

 

Colt's Officer's Model Target .38, 6 in. heavy bbl. 1938 with box and paper

 

Original factory box and paperwork with this revolver

 

Colt's Officer's Model Target .38, 6 in. heavy bbl. 1938 box label

 

Colt's Officer's Model Target .38, 6 in. heavy bbl. 1938 interior of correct box

 

Colt's Officer's Model Target .38, 6 in. heavy bbl. 1938 wax paper colt shooting instructions pamphlet colt shooting instructions inside of pamphlet

Packing paper, and the 'Shooting Suggestions' brochure

 

Colt's Officer's Model Target .38, 6 in. heavy bbl. 1938 bottom of correct box

 

 

 

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