Manufactured in 1940, these Super .38 pistols were first shown to the public at the August 1928 Camp Perry National Matches and were available for purchase by the start of 1929. The left side of the matching numbered slide is marked with the two-line address and patent dates, while the right side bears the model and caliber marking along with the Rampant Colt. The serial number is on the right of the frame, the second digit fairly light which appears to be due to a worn factory stamp. The left of the trigger guard is marked "T" over "VP", and the right is marked "60". The pistol is fitted with the desirable Swartz safety mechanism, which is complete and functional. The correct barrel is marked "COLT SUPER 38 AUTO MATCH" on the left side of the chamber area. Fitted with blade and notch rear sights, wide checkered hammer, long grip safety, arched checkered mainspring housing, checkered grips, and a full blue .38 Super Auto magazine. Includes an extra, correctly marked, full blue magazine.

Excellent, retains 97% plus of the original blue finish with some very light edge/handling wear, and a light takedown mark. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. One would look a long time to find a better example of a pre-World War II Colt Super Match .38 pistol!