Make: Colt

Model: Officers Model, 2nd Issue Target

Serial Number: 334192

Year of Manufacture: 1911

Caliber: .38 Special

Action Type: Double Action SA/DA Revolver with Swing Out Cylinder

Barrel Length: 7 1/2"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade adjustable for elevation in a base fixed to the barrel above the muzzle. The rear sight is a "U"-notch dovetailed to the rear of the topstrap, adjustable for windage.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with smooth diamonds around the grips screw and gold-colored Colt medallions at their tops. The grips have light wear and some discoloration from handling. There are some light nicks and small scratches. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There are infrequent spots of faint erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 70% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The balance is primarily in minor surface oxidation that has been mostly cleaned off. There is some more notable oxidation on the frame under the grips. There are some light nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear including a turn-line on the cylinder. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: The second issue of Colt Officer’s Model revolvers were made from 1908-1926 and were serialized with the Army Special model. The Officers Model was Colt’s premium revolver until the introduction of the super-premium Python in 1955. Back when revolvers were the target gun of choice, Colts were the target revolver of choice and it’s easy to see why.

The lockup on this 114-year-old revolver is still outstanding, the sight picture is great and the craftsmanship is something not seen in standard commercial offerings today. The revolver shows some cleaned-out oxidation on the exterior, but retains a great bore and mechanics. This ought to still make for a great shooter and is certainly in better shape than any of us would be at its age. Please see our photos and good luck!