Guillermo
member
Been wanting a Colt Officer's Match for quite a while.
Unfortunately they have been "discovered" and perfect examples have gotten really pricey.
Being a shooter, not a collector, I have been looking for one with worn blue and good mechanics at a cheap price.
Well I found one at a fair price...not a steal. (I "stole" a Diamondback recently so I am ahead of the game and besides...they all can't be great buys )
Paid 400 ($25 shipping and $10 FFL) so I am into it at $435.
If I am reading Proofhouse correctly it was made in 1950 (serial number 781577).
Lock up is tight. Forcing cone looks great. Bore is perfect. Outstanding trigger (although not as light as I expected). Interesting that there is not much of a turn line but LOTS of holster wear. Could a cop or security guard have carried this but not shot it much?
Now the search for the .22 Officer's Match...
And...of course...I have to hide it from Old Fuff. He will cut the trigger guard off and chop the barrel down if I give him 1/2 a chance .
Unfortunately they have been "discovered" and perfect examples have gotten really pricey.
Being a shooter, not a collector, I have been looking for one with worn blue and good mechanics at a cheap price.
Well I found one at a fair price...not a steal. (I "stole" a Diamondback recently so I am ahead of the game and besides...they all can't be great buys )
Paid 400 ($25 shipping and $10 FFL) so I am into it at $435.
If I am reading Proofhouse correctly it was made in 1950 (serial number 781577).
Lock up is tight. Forcing cone looks great. Bore is perfect. Outstanding trigger (although not as light as I expected). Interesting that there is not much of a turn line but LOTS of holster wear. Could a cop or security guard have carried this but not shot it much?
Now the search for the .22 Officer's Match...
And...of course...I have to hide it from Old Fuff. He will cut the trigger guard off and chop the barrel down if I give him 1/2 a chance .