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Lot #3874

Lot 3873: Colt Super 38 Pistol 38 super

Excellent Early Post War Colt Super 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Five Extra Magazines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2009

Lot 3873: Colt Super 38 Pistol 38 super

Excellent Early Post War Colt Super 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Five Extra Magazines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2009

Estimated Price: $1,700 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Excellent Early Post War Colt Super 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Five Extra Magazines

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Super 38
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38 super
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: horn
Stock:
Item Views: 1340
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 328
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

Description:

Colt Super 38 Pistol manufactured in 1949. The sides of the slide and frame have a high-polish blue finish and the grip straps and top and bottom of the slide and frame have a matte finish. Stag horn grips. The pistol has a serrated arched main spring housing, hammer, trigger, and slide stop. The manual safety is checkered. The left side of the slide is marked "COLT" followed by "SUPER .38 / AUTOMATIC" followed by the Rampant Colt. The opposite side of the slide bears the one line Hartford address. The Colt "VP" verified proof mark and the number 5 are stamped on the left side of the trigger guard bow; the inspector's mark "53" is stamped on the opposite side of the trigger guard. The magazine is blued and marked: "Colt" followed by "Super / 38 Auto" on the floor plate. Also included is a set of 5 spare magazines, 2 Colt production, all blued.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, 98% original finish remaining with scattered faint scratches and some minor edge wear. The grips are excellent.



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