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I just acquired a Colt 38 Super government model. I very much appreciate the members’ amazing scope of knowledge and this forum. So I am looking for insight into keep it vs. build it.
The serial number is 504XX which according to all sources puts it as being manufactured in 1947. 97% condition. No box and letter though. Based on COLT'S SUPER .38 book by Douglas G. Sheldon, this pistol is original with correct leftover parts from military production such as hammers (correct fully blued one) magazine catches, thumb safety's (all of which were checkered) rear sights and commercial grips after colt used out the military surplus grips in 1947.
This pistol has the correct unmarked fat barrel ,---the "fat barrel" started early in 1947 after the perwar barrels and bushings were used up. Based on Sheldon’s book Page 42: ' "Fat" barrels were not marked in any fashion until approximately the 65000 serial range....'
Thanks for any suggestions.
The serial number is 504XX which according to all sources puts it as being manufactured in 1947. 97% condition. No box and letter though. Based on COLT'S SUPER .38 book by Douglas G. Sheldon, this pistol is original with correct leftover parts from military production such as hammers (correct fully blued one) magazine catches, thumb safety's (all of which were checkered) rear sights and commercial grips after colt used out the military surplus grips in 1947.
This pistol has the correct unmarked fat barrel ,---the "fat barrel" started early in 1947 after the perwar barrels and bushings were used up. Based on Sheldon’s book Page 42: ' "Fat" barrels were not marked in any fashion until approximately the 65000 serial range....'
Thanks for any suggestions.