1926. Nice looking gun. You don’t see them in that good of condition very often.
Its serial number is 525559
According to this website: https://proofhouse.com/colt/
It appears your revolver was made in 1948, but the page lists the serial numbers funny for that year...not funny "Ha-Ha".
Im no pro, but is there any chance that could be a 38-40? I dont see WCF on the barrel, its just more of a cautionary thought.
I have a 1923 New Service in 38 WCF which is the
The colt site's serial look up says 1926 for army special/officers model. '49 for PPS and DS
https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup
It's an Officers Model from 1926 in 38 Special. No way it's a 38-40 or 38 WCF. There's no way they'd be able to chamber a cylinder that size in 38 WCF. The rim of a 38 WCF is .520" and larger than a 45 Colt rim.
Interesting. Here’s a screenshot that confirms what you said:
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Not being that well versed in Coltology and the weird nuances of their serial numbers I digress.
This gun is very nice to shoot as well. The clip is a little hard to release when it is empty but it probably hasn't been fired in over 65 years.Beautiful Colt!
I have a 1950 MT woodsman. Excellent shooter.
My grandfather had quite a few really nice guns. I'm happy to have been left these Colts.Looks like a 7.5" barrel too rarer than the 6" barrels very nice condition.
I'm new to this forum and hope I'm replying the proper way. Additionally I realize this is a forum about revolvers but I thought you might like to see the .22LR (the 1911 .45ACP is in my Father's gun safe).Those 3 are some of the nicest guns a person could own. I don’t think you could find a nicer .38 Special or .22 lr being made today. There are some real nice 1911’s out there, but a National Match from the 30’s would be the top spot in most people’s collection.
I'm new to this forum and hope I'm replyingView attachment 966372 the proper way. Additionally I realize this is a forum about revolvers but I thought you might like to see the .22LR (the 1911 .45ACP is in my Father's gun safe).
I've taken the .38 and .22LR to the range and they are wonderful to shoot. I just need to get the .45ACP out of the gun safe and give it a try. I'm sure I'll love it as much as the others!! Thanks for the nice comments and information!!Those 3 are some of the nicest guns a person could own. I don’t think you could find a nicer .38 Special or .22 lr being made today. There are some real nice 1911’s out there, but a National Match from the 30’s would be the top spot in most people’s collection.
OH, those are all gorgeous!! I find I' falling in love with everything in my Dad's gun safe!! They must think I'm the crazy gun lady at the range because they check your guns and ammo before they let you one the range and I just keep pulling more out of my bag!! This whole thing started when my now ex-boyfriend bought me a S&W M&P Shield EZ 9mm because I was back and forth to his place on the interstate and I found I really liked target shooting. My dad hated the boyfriend and he turned out to be not so good for me after all but wanted me to keep the gun since it is registered to me. So I joined a local gun range and at my father's suggestion I took the Colts that were left to me and gave them a try and it has been a blast ever since!! Now if I could just find ammo at reasonable pricing!!Oooh be still my beating heart! That is an absolute show stopper! I like those grips.
Here is my 1950 MT with a matching 1950 Sport model.
And a 1920 pre-woodsman model and 1930 model
Shucks and my officers model target in 22LR since this is the revolver forum. Cant remember the date on this one
Shucks and my officers model target in 22LR since this is the revolver forum. Cant remember the date on this one
WOW!!!!!!I'm new to this forum and hope I'm replyingView attachment 966372 the proper way. Additionally I realize this is a forum about revolvers but I thought you might like to see the .22LR (the 1911 .45ACP is in my Father's gun safe).
I see your Police Positive Target, where's the Officer's?