Question re Colt Officers Match .22rf

SwampWolf · May 17, 2011

I'm interested in purchasing an Officers Model Match .22 target revolver in very good to excellent condition. I intend to use it competitively in Bullseye matches. I'd appreciate opinions and inputs on what I can expect to pay for one of these Colts. Thanks all.

Remllez · May 17, 2011

They may be (relatively) expensive....that is to say they are a very fine well made revolver. Any Colt is spendy, plus Colts are not made any more but worth every penny they cost. I owned one many years ago and it shot very well for me. Wish I would've kept it but such is life. In the condition you describe I would guess up too $750.00 could be expected.

Standing Wolf · May 17, 2011

I intend to use it competitively in Bullseye matches.

Speaking as one wolf to another: in its day, the Officer's Model Match was king of the hill. I've shot a few over the years and looked at more in gun shops.

You don't still see them being shot in matches because semi-automatic pistols are faster: you can't cock the hammer and aim your next shot half so quickly as let a semi-automatic pistol ready your next shot for you.

Worth owning and shooting? You bet! Worth trying to win matches with? Sorry, but times have changed.

SwampWolf · May 17, 2011

Worth trying to win matches with? Sorry, but times have changed.

I've been shooting Bullseye competitively since the early sixties and, yes, whereas times have certainly changed, what also has changed is any realistic hope I have anymore with my 68 year old eyes and general physical condition of winning any matches. But I still like to compete (and, no red dot optics either, thank you very much) and will continue doing so until I can't hold a pistol without it wavering.

You don't still see them being shot in matches because semi-automatic pistols are faster: you can't cock the hammer and aim your next shot half so quickly as let a semi-automatic pistol ready your next shot for you.

True, but I can still compete in the Harry Reeves revolver only course of fire at Camp Perry, when cocking the hammer of a revolver in the timed and rapid fire stages isn't contending with Model 41s, 52s, 1911s and such.

Old Fuff · May 17, 2011

True, but I can still compete in the Harry Reeves revolver only course of fire at Camp Perry, when cocking the hammer of a revolver in the timed and rapid fire stages isn't contending with Model 41s, 52s, 1911s and such.

For the intended purpose you won't find anything better. I've seen excellent or better ones at auction for about $600 up. Get a good one because finding parts and qualified repair service can be difficult.

If you want different stocks (Factory or custom) be aware that those made for the Python will also fit an OMM.

Guillermo · May 17, 2011

mechanically good but worn blue is a $ 450 gun

500 average

pristine 650 and even more.

great gun

on my list of gotta-have revolvers

SaxonPig · May 17, 2011

Hmm-de-dum-de-dum...

marv · May 17, 2011

I swapped a Ruger Single Six and some cash for mine new. MSRP was $65. Couple weeks wages. Today if you can find one it is still a couple weeks wages.

Starter52 · May 17, 2011

The OMM is a fine gun. It is a bit heavier than the K-frame S&W .22 revolvers. The later OMM's have a more modern adjustable rear sight.

SwampWolf · May 18, 2011

So, SaxonPig, are you just being mean or is the OMM made in 1956 for sale? Guillermo opined that an average price for one is $500.00... :what:

Guillermo · May 18, 2011

average price for one is $500.00

neither of those look average

he rarely sells and ignores all of my pleads to be in his will :fire:

between good taste and disposable income Saxon has amassed a truly amazing gun collection

Vern Humphrey · May 18, 2011

Mine is an Officers Model Target -- like the second picture in Saxon Pig's post. It's as accurate as my Colt Woodsman, and that's saying a lot!

Walkalong · May 18, 2011

I got mine cheap because someone had it converted to .22 mag and ruined any collector interest. Shoots great. Fun range gun.

Standing Wolf · May 19, 2011

I've been shooting Bullseye competitively since the early sixties and, yes, whereas times have certainly changed, what also has changed is any realistic hope I have anymore with my 68 year old eyes and general physical condition of winning any matches. But I still like to compete (and, no red dot optics either, thank you very much) and will continue doing so until I can't hold a pistol without it wavering.

Good for you! I think most people just own these grand old pistols. I'd say you truly deserve one. I hope you do your best to wear it out.

SwampWolf · May 19, 2011

neither of those look average

You stay out of this, Guillermo!

Publius1688 · May 19, 2011

I inheirited mine from my Uncle. It's a great pistol, although no where near as clean and pretty as SaxonPigs-----but it shoots lights out, all day long. Garden-eating bunnies beware!
Spend the extra dollars and get the Colt. You won't be disappointed, and will pass it along someday...

SwampWolf · May 20, 2011

Good for you! I think most people just own these grand old pistols. I'd say you truly deserve one. I hope you do your best to wear it out.

Thanks, Standing Wolf. I really appreciate your sentiments.

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