Make: Colt

Model: Officer’s Model Target Third Issue

Serial Number: 739

Year of Manufacture: 1930

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle

Action Type: Single Action/Double Action with Swing Out Cylinder

Barrel Length: 6"

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

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with silver Colt medallions. The inside of each panel is stamped "739". The grips have light handling wear with some minor nicks, mostly around the bottoms. There is some verdigris around the screw escutcheons. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good-plus condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, just at little stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 9+/10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 97% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. There is some scuffing on each side of the barrel. There is minor wear on the trigger guard. There are a few other scattered minor marks. The action shows light operational wear including a thin turn-line on the cylinder. There are infrequent tiny spots of faint oxidation. The checkering on the trigger and backstrap is well defined. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in Very Good-plus condition.

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

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: The third issue Colt Officer's Model Target revolvers were made from 1927-1949. 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 nearly 100 year old revolver is outstanding, the sight picture is fantastic and the craftsmanship is something not seen in standard commercial offerings today. The finish is the type of bluing only found on old Colts and though it shows some light marks and use-wear, we can all only hope to be in this kind of condition when we're this old! This should prove to be the same fantastic quality target revolver it was when it rolled off the assembly lines in the early '30s, but it's also likely to find a home in a Colt collector's stable. Please see our photos and good luck!