Colt Officers Match Model .38
I've looked at the auction side to try to determine a reasonable value on this firearm. I found one locally that I can pick up for $350.00. It's in great shape, probably 95% or better. What attracted me to this model was the fact that you don't see many Colt revolvers with adjustable sites. To me, that would be the selling point.....possibly.
I had never seen one like this that I recall, and was wondering what the potential long-term value would be. Would this be a good item to get now, and hold on to? Would it be considered a "collector" piece down the road.
Additional info: .38 caliber, 6" barrel, serial #918,XXX. Grips are not original, but I feel confident that these could be picked up at a later time.
Aaron
I had never seen one like this that I recall, and was wondering what the potential long-term value would be. Would this be a good item to get now, and hold on to? Would it be considered a "collector" piece down the road.
Additional info: .38 caliber, 6" barrel, serial #918,XXX. Grips are not original, but I feel confident that these could be picked up at a later time.
Aaron
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Sounds interesting. A match compact Colt. Any chance of pictures?
My mistake, I thought of Colt Officers 45. Sorry.
Must be like this one:
http://www.cabelas.com/gun-inventory---lacey---colt---1193827-coltoffic-lac.shtml0 -
I was trying to track down the serial number and get a manufacture date, but the "918XXX" isn't helping me much or it's been a long day. Suffice to say a 95% Officers Model Match is worth $350.00, but keep in mind that if it uses the original target type grips (same as the 60's Colt Python used) they cost about $225.00.
Here's the Colt serial number info if you'd like to look up.
http://proofhouse.com/colt/index.html0 -
They are nice pistols, extremely well made and the actions are smooth as glass; easily as good as the Python and back in the day they all came that way right out of the box.
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For long term value nice Colts DA revolvers are as good as any, but unless you have the factory stocks you'll never have anything but a nice shooting grade pistol. As a shooter it will always be worth money because they shoot great, but to a collector it is of little interest without the correct stocks and do not automatically assume that the correct stocks are an easy find, they are nothing like that at all. These pistols came with from the factory rather small stocks and a lot of guys bought replacement "hand filling" target stocks to use on these pistols and usually tossed the original stocks into a drawer where they were lost forever. As a result original stocks are hard to find on the loose and their cost could be a deal breaker. Proceed with caution.0 -
Thanks for the replies. The firearm is like the one shown in the link from rsnyder55.
Sounds like the only drawback would be the lack of original grips. On the auction side, similar ones have kind of a "standard/common' grip, not a vompetition type. I think those could be picked up fairly easy, but I could be wrong.0 -
Looks like 1957 production (according to the Colt - An American Legend book). $350 for a 95% gun is a good price although dfletcher's point on the cost of original grips is something to consider. You might find a set for less than $200 but you may look awhile to find them and you may end up with something less than the original match. Good investment? Probably not your best option. I bought one in 95% condition in 1970 for $50. So, it has grown seven or eight times the value in almost 40 years. $50 invested at 5% for 40 years is $352. Can you earn more than 5% on your money elsewhere? I'd buy the gun, shoot it, enjoy the fine craftsmanship, and know that you can get your money back if the need arises. I wouldn't buy it as an investment. Nice gun but collector interest in 95% Colts without box and papers isn't going to be enough to make you much money. 0 -
BUY it great pistol. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by MOONED
Thanks for the replies. The firearm is like the one shown in the link from rsnyder55.
Sounds like the only drawback would be the lack of original grips. On the auction side, similar ones have kind of a "standard/common' grip, not a vompetition type. I think those could be picked up fairly easy, but I could be wrong.
The standard "service type" are easier to find and much, much less expensive. Check out the auction side of GB for grips of the standard stock type for the Officers Model. A Tyler or Pachmayer grip insert might be a worthwhile add on also.0 -
Mooned...after reading this post I ran to the gunsafe to check my Colt TM serial #932xxx. If you can get the Colt for $350 I say RUN FAST and get it. What a great firearm! It is as smooth as my Python and a joy to shoot. I don't have the original gtipd for mine either but rather have Colt target grips on it and it looks as good as it shoots. At $350 you will never lose $ on it if you ever resell it and have the fun of shooting it for years for next to nothing. I agree with the post about collectors...w/o box and papers (and correct grips) it is never going to make a collector's list, but as a great shooter, smooth and accurate, it can't be beat! I certainly would not let mine go for $350! Good shooting 0 -
The Colt Ofcrs Model Match is a finely made target revolver. If you have one for $350.00, buy it now. All Colt revolvers, especially the ones no longer made are becoming increasingly collectible. I carried a Colt OMM when I started in police work. I own 2 fo them, a .38 and a .22, both excellent guns.
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+1 to what the others said. Buy it. 0
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