38 in law enforcement, and it’s become the default caliber for a generation raised on autopistols, the humble. While the 9mm has almost entirely replaced the. 38s were built on small- to medium-sized frames convenient for carry without being too bulky or heavy, the caliber was reasonably effective without being obnoxiously loud or hard to handle under recoil, its accuracy was well above average, and the combination of all those attributes in a quality gun made it fairly easy to teach and fairly easy to learn. 38 Special topped the list of “Ten Most Popular Handgun Caliber Reloading Die Sales” for over five decades. If regular, everyday folks were inclined to buy a defensive DA revolver in any bore larger than a. 38 Special revolvers across major and minor brands rode in police holsters than any other caliber during its reign. 38 Special ruled the country in terms of sheer numbers of double-action (DA) revolvers sold and carried from coast to coast. Please see our photos and good luck! Colt Officers Model Special 6″ Heavy. Those looking for a high-end target revolver should also be interested in this revolver – we weren’t kidding when we said it rivals the Python for smoothness. It’s high condition would make this revolver a good addition to a collection. This example comes with a very impressive test-target, with all five rounds fired forming one ragged hole at 15 yards. This is a nice-looking revolver and no Colt revolver collection would ever be complete without a Colt Officer’s Model in each of its variants. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and the cylinder lockup is as solid as the day it left the factory. In addition to its 6” barrel, this revolver has a rear target sight adjustable for windage and elevation and a Patridge front sight. The action on this revolver is certainly no exception and rivals that of the Colt Python for smoothness. The hand-honed action of these revolvers helped shooters win many championships, and they are generally known to be one of the finest target revolvers ever manufactured.
#COLT OFFICERS MODEL SPECIAL 38 UPGRADE#
Our Assessment: The Colt Officer’s Model Special was the first upgrade to their Officer’s Model after World War II, with upgrades including an extra heavy, non-tapered barrel and Coltmaster fully adjustable rear sight. Overall, the box is in about Fair-Good condition. There is scattered light storage wear, fraying at edges and corners, and a few tears at corners with one tape-repaired. The box was originally one-piece with a hinged lid, the lid has separated from the tray portion. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a cardboard Colt box with serial-matching test-target. The double action trigger is smooth and the single action trigger breaks cleanly and lightly. Mechanics: The cylinder lockup on this revolver is SOLID, with no play whatsoever while the trigger is depressed. Overall, this revolver is in about Fine condition. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. There are light tool marks around some screw heads, most notable at the sideplate screw. The side faces of the hammer have some stubborn dried grease. The action shows light operational wear, including a thin, light turn-line on the cylinder. There are some scattered light nicks and scuffs with most on the right of the barrel. The finish is thinning at some edges, most notable at the muzzle. Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 96% of its metal finish. Overall, the grips are in about Fine condition.īore Condition: The bore is bright. There are a few scattered light nicks and scuffs with wear around the screw escutcheon on the right panel. The grips are generally shy to the frame, shrinkage is commonly seen on Coltwood grips. Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered brown plastic “Coltwood” panels with rampant colt logos in circle at their tops. The rear sight and the top of the top strap have a matte black finish to reduce glare. The rear sight is a flat topped square notched target sight that is dovetailed to the top strap and adjustable for windage and elevation. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Patridge style blade pinned into a serrated ramped base fixed to the barrel. The left side of the trigger guard is marked with “VP” in a triangle at the front and a “5” at the back. The sideplate is marked with a “Rampant Colt” logo. The right side of the barrel is marked “COLT’S MFG. Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “OFFICERS MODEL SPECIAL /. Arrow_back Return To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold ColtsĪction Type: Single Action/Double Action with Swing Out Cylinder