Im trying to invent a use-case for me. From then to 1969 Colt would produce versions of this under several names. For 65 years they manufactured this handgun built on the E frame under several different names. I recently made the terrible mistake of parting with an Officers Model Match just like the one you recently acquired. The short version of a long story is that we moved to Idaho from California. Guns Listing ID: 699856This revolver is in good shape for being almost 80 years old and would make the perfect shooter. Manufactured in 1940. Oh Sir, youre making my heart ache! Our particular revolver was made in 1931. Cocking the hammer is easy with the big, wide hammer and the trigger pull breaks at 3 pounds of pressure. THE REFINISHED BLUING SHOWS FINISH LOSS ON THE EJECTOR HOUSING ALONG WITH FRECKLING OVERALL IN 1902 THE US ARMY ORDERED 4600 M1878s 38 Special; 100% blue, mint bore, mint grips, 6'' barrel, Manufactured in 1939, this is a like new in box with papers. "E" FRAME All Rights Reserved. Our log cabin is on sufficient enough land to allow me to shoot more than I ever thought I would. Plus, unrivaled camaraderie where we only make fun of you most of the time. Although The Revolver Is In Good Condition, It Has Signs Of Use, Some Discoloration On The Grip Some Minor Marks On The Frame and Barrel (See Photos), WARNING! 2016 to 2023 RevolverGuy.com, All Rights Reserved. The first version was the Office's Model and was based on the Colt New Army & Navy revolvers. Adjustable front and rear sight. Heavy barrel. The S&W trigger has seemed smoother, more consistent, and all around better in my opinion. WebThe Colt Official Police is a medium frame, double-action revolver with a six-round cylinder, primarily chambered for the .38 Special cartridge, and manufactured by the Colt's 226 Williams Ln. It was engraved in a factory style by Valenya in 1990. WebColt Officers Model Revolver .32 Colt Description: Very good overall condition, thinning blue from flaking near muzzle. You can feel and hear this quality every time you close the cylinder. The Accro fully adjustable sights are big and easy to see as target sights should be. I like to shoot two shots on the right target, two shots on the center target, and two shots on the left target. THE HIGH POLISH BLUING SHOWS HIGH EDGE WEAR MOST OF WHICH IS ON THE CYLINDER ALONG WITH THINNING ON THE GRIP STRAPS. With box hand numbered to the gun. As the cylinder moves rearward under the force of recoil from a fired round, the ratchet or ejector star strikes the rear of the inside of the frame. I noticed that as I transitioned to the center target, my trigger finger was pulling the trigger, cocking the hammer, and rotating the cylinder so that when the target arrived in my sight picture, I was very close to finishing the trigger pull/press and hitting my mark. At least no Cottonmouths here, and last year, no Copperheads (after dispatching 6 in 2021 and 5 in 2020). These revolvers are known as the Trooper Mark III, Lawman Mark III, Metropolitan Police Mark III, Officers Model Match Mark III, and the Official Police Mark III. The S&W double action trigger pull locks up the cylinder well before the hammer drops. Like new and numbered to the gun. Overall condition of this handgun is very good. WebColt Officers Model Special .38 SPL. Have regretted that ever since. Reply F fxntime 7.5" barrel and chambered in .38 Caliber. Properly taken care of used guns can last practically forever. WebThis is a pre-war Colt Officer's Model Target revolver that was made in 1937, before World War II. The hammer on this Fifth Issue was changed by Colt to the wide, diamond checkered target hammer much like the Pythons. Timing and lock up are great. 38 special, 5" barrel, uncheckered wood grips, some stampings on the bottom grip strap, serial #604xxx, honest holster wear, 85% blue, excellent bore and action, $84, COLT OFFICERS MODEL MATCH 22 L.R. That way, were helping small businesses in Years later, I retired and my wife and I eventually moved to rural west Tennessee. Your email address will not be published. One day sent it off to Fort Worth to get an Armoloy coating. Mother of Pearl grips. He happened to be at the local gun shop in Florida he frequents the next day and he texted me a photograph of just the revolver I had been telling him about. A .22 lr / .22 Magnum convertible would be a great combo. OFFICERS MODEL HEAVY BARREL REVOLVER, MADE 1939, 1968 Vintage Colt Officer's Model Match chambered in .38 Special w/ 6" Barrel, 1923 Colt Officers Model, .22 LR, Mother of Pearl Grips, 6 inch, Boxed, Minty, Boxed Colt Officer's Model Target Revolver - Heavy Barrel, "Colt Officers Target .38 Special (C12278), Colt Officers Model Match Revolver .38 spl, COLT OFFICERS TARGET 32 CAL. It is different though. There were around 850 of the magnum version made making them somewhat scarce. 38 Special; 90% blue, excellent bore, very good grips, 6'' barrel, Officer's Model Match, Fifth Issue was made from 1953 to 1969. Heavy barrel. This Colt features a 6" barrel, blue finish, adjustable rear sight, and factory-checkered hardwood grips. Non-matching outer box., s/n 6416xx. My 1961 Cobra is quite accurate staging.it is kind of strange seeing the cylinder seemingly still rotating when the hammer falls.;-). From then to 1969 Colt would produce versions of this under several names. I learned my lesson Spencer, so Im keeping this one! In that situation, it would be cheaper to buy the vintage firearm. WebThe fifth series Colt Officer`s Model Match revolver was made from 1953 to 1969. Colt Officers Model .38 Special 6 inch barrel, Comes with Colt Official Authenticity verification. These revolvers were available in .22 long rifle, .32 Colt and .38 Special. Although one gray ratty did drop out of a tree and scare our daughter quite a bit! I agree with you completely, but the older guns were better, and are still better in many ways than current production. The serial number matches except for the wedge pin which bears the numbers 755.. Finish was blue. You wont appreciate it until its gone. Every cowboy needs a revolver. Up for grabs is a Colt Officers Model Special six shot double action revolver in .38 special CTG with a 6 inch barrel. It was built on July 15th, 1960. My .22 revolver is by no means a classic. Offer Amount $ Cancel Submit Offer. THE BLUING IS NEAR FLAWLESS WITH LIGHT EVIDENCE OF FIRING. 38 Special; 80% blue, very good bore, very good+ grips, 6'' barrel, Manufactured in 1937, The top of the heavy barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line Hartford address and "1884", "1900", "01", "05" and26 patent dates. Mind you, this isnt a huge amount of pressure. Backed it up several years later with 4 inch 617 no dash. Plus, unrivaled camaraderie where we only make fun of you most of the time. Currently our Copperheads meet their match with .38s I load myself. All great choices Brett! This Model 617 .22 was a fraternal twin of my 686, so the deal was made. You Save: $25.00 (6 %) Colt 1911 Officers Model Real Fossilized Alaskan Walrus Ivory Grips. Not sure what to make of that. It has a six-inch barrel with an adjustable blade front sight and adjustable notch rear sight. Steve your great story over letting a favorite revolver slip away sure rang some bells for me. It offered more variations in barrel length with 4", 4 1/2", 5", 6", and 7 1/2". A nifty companion piece (though maybe not for the large of hand) is the Police Positive .22 Target. Theyre not common, but Ive had to dispatch several over the last three years. It is possible to get the Colt to replicate kinda sorta the Smith lockup, but it requires an oversized parts and lots of careful fitting. Colts recent reintroduction of double action revolvers surprised many in the shooting/ collecting world. Several new shooters have fired it and the lack of recoil and natural ability to hit combine for a pleasurable first experience. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Estimates are, only 800-1500 were made. Lay-a-way WANT TO PURCHASE CALL SHOP 716-941-3946 PRICE 1095.00, Title says it all: King Super Target 1925 Colt Officers Model 38 with King Hammer and Sanderson stocks. In 1904, Colt manufactured their first medium frame double action target revolver like the Colt Officers Model. WebColt 22 revolvers for sale and auction. THE UNDERSIDE .45 Colt; 65% blue, fair bore, very good grips, 6'' barrel, US MARKED COLT M1878 DA (PHILIPPINES MODEL), MADE IN 1900, ONCE OWNED BY CHARLES CLAWSON AND PICTURED IN HIS BOOK (COLT .45 SERVICE PISTOLS) PAGE 18. The Officer's Model, First Issue WebIn 1904 Colt introduced it's first medium frame double action target model revolver as the Colt Officer's Model. They were made in 22LR, 22 Magnum, and 38 Special. The hammer appears to be falling as the cylinder is still rotating before locking into place, aligning a cylinder chamber with the barrel. The model designation: "+ 22 LR; 90% blue, very good+ bore, very good grips, 6'' barrel, Serial #44705, .22 LR, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. WebA COLT OFFICERS MODEL SPECIAL pistol is currently worth an average price of $767.00 used The 12 month average price is $767.00 used. Single action is easy and phenomenally accurate with my Colt Officer Model Match. Original blue is excellent showing some light blue loss at muzzle and light cylinder ring. Why become a patron? I hope that I turn out to be an enabler for you, Andrew! Sell your Colt 22 revolvers for FREE today on GunsAmerica! THE BLUING SHOWS HEAVY WEAR AND FINISH LOSS OVERALL. Kimber Compact .45ACP. 38 Special; 80% blue, very good bore, very good grips, 4'' barrel, COLT POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL MADE IN 1925 IN VERY GOOD OVERALL CONDITION. WebRevolvers COLT OFFICERS MODEL HEAVY BARREL 32 - C30053 COLT OFFICERS MODEL HEAVY BARREL 32 - C30053 SKU: C30053 $2,200.00 COLT REVOLVERS $2,200.00 SKU: C30053 Caliber: 32 ACP Action: Double action FirearmType: Revolver LicenseType: CNR Current Stock: 1 Call To Purchase Wishlist Overview Product Description I am a repeat customer and have had two good experiences with them. But for some reason, buying a gun online can Comes with Colt Official Letter of authenticity. Pre-war guns used a flanged screw and bolt to hold the cylinder in place. It had an extra heavy, untapered "Bull" barrel and the Coltmaster fully adjustable rear sight that was offered only on this revolver. WebU.S. Because life's too short to carry an ugly gun. : 616803 THE SERIAL NUMBER COMES BACK TO A 1970 MADE COBRA. The deep, dark blueing on this revolver is truly blue and not black when gleaming outside in the sunlight. This was basically a version of the Trooper Mark III, only in .38 Special, with a vented rib 6" barrel and a Patridge Target front sight. on your local stores shelf, most retailers drop ship it from a warehouse in Firearms dont get much more iconic than John Moses Brownings legendary Auto-5 semi-auto shotgun, affectionately called the Humpback for its distinctive drop at the rear of the receiver. The grips are checkered walnut with silver Colt medallions. But realistically, their small frame (even with the oversize grip) would be a poor match for my large hands. The Colt Officers Model Target .22 was introduced in 1927. WebColt 1911 Officers Model or Colt Defender Tigerwood Grips. Finish was blue, with bright nickel being rare. This Third Issue Heavy Barrel 38 Special Colt Ive got some .22 Punch and I may give it a try when the venomous slitherers come back out. Rear Sight: Adjustable From old guns (he has fired the 300+ year-old Blunderbuss that hangs above his fireplace) to the latest wondergun handguns, rifles, and shotguns he likes them all. Steve: OUR MISSION. Buying this neat old Colt .22 has provided fun and less expensive practice and entertainment. The 22LR is a 6" barrel with Sanderson period target grips. It is missing the front sight post. Guns.com pledges to make gun buying easy, to support local gun stores, and to serve our New. Thanks Steve H! Units manufactured before the Second World War, being "Premium" weapons, received a heat treatment (not chemical) that left them with an intense blue finish. Follow Steves advice and hang onto it! WebThis Colt Officer's Model Match was shipped to the Transportation Officer at Fort George G. Meade in Odenton, Maryland on July 29th, 1960 in a 33 gun shipment. Maybe it will bring you good karma, for making him so happy! By signing up you agree to Guns.com's Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. Its just a Taurus 96 from the Early 80s (or Late 70s) since it dates before Taurus USA. WebIn 1904 Colt introduced the first Colt Officer's Model. Hard working, fast, and worth every penny! The letter has a notation that this was a "National Match Grade" and Furnished with a short action. Used guns can also be a good deal. Nice! Lay-a-way available for this firearm. Id love a .22 revolver, though Id want it in .22 mag for varmints. THE TRIGGER & HAMMER RETAIN APPROX 80% OF THERE FIRE BLUE FINISH. MFG 1909. Browse a wide variety of colt pistols for sale online from Guns.com. Fixed front and fully adjustable rear sights. Rimfire ammo is much less expensive than any centerfire cartridge and the result is the same for practice or target shooting. $1,199.00 $1,099.99. Calibers were .22LR, .22 Magnum, and .38 Special. Excellent overall condition. Original bright blue finish, casehardened frame and checkered hard rubber grips. 38 Special; good bore, fair grips, 2'' barrel, Built in 1970. WebThis Colt Officer Model is a double action six shot revolver chambered in .38 Special. At 87 years of age, its pristine bore and phenomenal trigger still allow us to shoot one ragged hole at 75 feet. In modern times Ive acquired a Ruger GP-100 in .22 and I highly recommend them. 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