Make: Colt

Model: Officers Model Target

Serial Number: 603623

Year of Manufacture: 1937

Caliber: .38 Special

Action Type: Single/Double Action Swing-Out Cylinder Revolver

Barrel Length: 6", Heavy Barrel

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned to a slotted base fixed to the front of the barrel, adjustable for elevation. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the topstrap, adjustable for windage.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with Colt medallions at their tops. The grips have even light handling wear. There are a few light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good-plus condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is infrequent minor erosion and stubborn copper fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8+/10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. There is minor handling wear in the grip areas. There is minor wear at the muzzle on each side. There are some scattered minor nicks, scuffs and scratches with a few spots of minor oxidation. The action shows operational wear including a thin turn-line on the cylinder, mostly not through the finish. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Fine condition.

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

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: 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, Colt models were the target revolver of choice and it’s easy to see why. The lockup on this nearly 90-year-old revolver is simply outstanding, a testament to the craftsmanship of Colt firearms, it is something not often seen even in finer commercial offerings today. This should still make for a fine shooter to this day and would be a nice addition to a Colt or vintage target revolver collection. Please see our photos and good luck!