Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this late-production double-action revolver for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Officer's Model Special, Fourth Issue!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Officer's Model Special, Fourth Issue
Serial: 63077
Date of Manufacture: 1952
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6" Extra Heavy, Untapered “Bull” Barrel
Optics/Sights: Pinned Patridge Blade on Ramped Base Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Reddish-Brown “Coltwood” Service Type Synthetic Grips with Rampant Colt Logo and Grip Adapter
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Officer’s Model Special (Fourth Issue) is a post-war target-oriented revolver that blends Colt’s classic medium-frame revolver engineering with features aimed at precise, intentional shooting. Produced from 1949 to 1952, the Fourth Issue is notable for its heavy, untapered “bull” barrel, Coltmaster fully adjustable rear sight, and distinctive post-war E-frame construction — attributes that improve sight radius, weight distribution, and sighting precision for target and match work. Offered in .38 Special (and in some rimfire variants across the Officer’s Model family), the Special carries forward Colt’s tradition of finely finished metalwork and quality fit-and-finish, typically pairing blued steel with target-style walnut grips and refined controls that appeal to competitive shooters and enthusiasts. Functionally, the Fourth Issue Officer’s Model Special delivers a deliberate, shooter-focused experience: the heavy barrel and substantial sighting system favor steadiness and consistent follow-through, while the medium Colt frame provides a balance of control and handling that suits slow-fire target events, practice, and precision recreational shooting. The Fourth Issue sits in the broader Officer’s Model lineage as a transitional post-war upgrade that emphasized match features—serving as a bridge to later Officer’s Model Match variants—so collectors and shooters value it both for its mechanical pedigree and for the tangible shooting advantages its heavy-barrel, adjustable-sight configuration provides.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Officer's Model Special, Fourth Issue
Serial: 63077
Date of Manufacture: 1952
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6" Extra Heavy, Untapered “Bull” Barrel
Optics/Sights: Pinned Patridge Blade on Ramped Base Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Reddish-Brown “Coltwood” Service Type Synthetic Grips with Rampant Colt Logo and Grip Adapter
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Officer’s Model Special (Fourth Issue) is a post-war target-oriented revolver that blends Colt’s classic medium-frame revolver engineering with features aimed at precise, intentional shooting. Produced from 1949 to 1952, the Fourth Issue is notable for its heavy, untapered “bull” barrel, Coltmaster fully adjustable rear sight, and distinctive post-war E-frame construction — attributes that improve sight radius, weight distribution, and sighting precision for target and match work. Offered in .38 Special (and in some rimfire variants across the Officer’s Model family), the Special carries forward Colt’s tradition of finely finished metalwork and quality fit-and-finish, typically pairing blued steel with target-style walnut grips and refined controls that appeal to competitive shooters and enthusiasts. Functionally, the Fourth Issue Officer’s Model Special delivers a deliberate, shooter-focused experience: the heavy barrel and substantial sighting system favor steadiness and consistent follow-through, while the medium Colt frame provides a balance of control and handling that suits slow-fire target events, practice, and precision recreational shooting. The Fourth Issue sits in the broader Officer’s Model lineage as a transitional post-war upgrade that emphasized match features—serving as a bridge to later Officer’s Model Match variants—so collectors and shooters value it both for its mechanical pedigree and for the tangible shooting advantages its heavy-barrel, adjustable-sight configuration provides.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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