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Lot #1589
Lot #1591

Lot 1590: Colt Super 38 Pistol 38 Colt Super Auto

Scarce Pre-War St. Louis Police Department Factory Marked Colt Super 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 14, 2018

Lot 1590: Colt Super 38 Pistol 38 Colt Super Auto

Scarce Pre-War St. Louis Police Department Factory Marked Colt Super 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 14, 2018

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Scarce Pre-War St. Louis Police Department Factory Marked Colt Super 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Super 38
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38 Colt Super Auto
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1275
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 266
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1933. 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 "60" and "W/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, and two-tone Colt magazine. The front grip strap is factory inscribed "St. L.P.D."

Rating Definition:

Fine. 85% plus original blue finish remains with areas of high point and edge wear, moderate spotting, and some small scattered scratches and pits. Grips are very good with some heavy bruises and scattered dents. Mechanically excellent.



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