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Lot #1583
Lot #1585

Lot 1584: Excellent Pre-War Colt Super 38 Pistol

Pre-War Colt Super 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 14, 2018

Lot 1584: Excellent Pre-War Colt Super 38 Pistol

Pre-War Colt Super 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 14, 2018

Estimated Price: $3,250 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Pre-War Colt Super 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Super 38
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38 super auto
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1123
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 265
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1937. Fixed sights with the two-line address and patent dates on the left side of the slide, the Super 38 legend and Rampant Colt on the right, and a matching serial number beneath the firing pin stop plate. The frame is marked "38" and "R/VP" on the trigger guard, with a short milled trigger, long grip safety, checkered wide hammer, slide stop, thumb safety and arched mainspring housing, checkered grips, two-tone Colt magazine and a "SUPER 38 AUTO" marked barrel.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 97% plus original blue finish, showing some light dings on the slide and front strap, minor edge wear, spotting and handling marks, and some light takedown wear on the frame. The grips are very fine, with some mild dents. Mechanically excellent.



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