Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this SCARCE double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Shooting Master!
Manufactured in 1936 as one of only 2,500 believed to have been manufactured in .38 Special. The Shooting Master was a high-grade Target version of the New Service that was fitted with a flat top frame, adjustable target front and rear sights, a checkered trigger, and a checkered back strap.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Shooting Master
Serial: 340218
Date of Manufacture: 1936
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Adjustable Blade Front with Adjustable Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Shooting Master was first produced in the spring of 1931 at about S/N 328,000 and was made on the New Service Target frame with a few changes. The butt was slightly narrower and rounded, which was identical to the New Service .38 model. The gray Parkerized finish, called “stippling”, covered the topstrap and back of the frame down to the grip hump, and the top of the hammer. This was done to prevent glare to the shooter while competing in outdoor events such as Camp Perry. Unlike the New Service Target, the cylinder latch was uncheckered, and the sights were brought up to date with the square Patridge sight picture. As with the New Service Target, the front and backstraps were hand-checkered. The Shooting Master was Colt’s top-of-the-line revolver and was hand-fitted and polished for a smooth double action and single action. Each gun was hand-built by the best assembler that Colt employed. It is said that if a Colt Shooting Master was returned to the factory for correction in workmanship, then the assembler responsible for that assembly operation would repair it on his own time before going home. Something that you would certainly not find in todays work place.
Model: Shooting Master
Serial: 340218
Date of Manufacture: 1936
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Adjustable Blade Front with Adjustable Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Shooting Master was first produced in the spring of 1931 at about S/N 328,000 and was made on the New Service Target frame with a few changes. The butt was slightly narrower and rounded, which was identical to the New Service .38 model. The gray Parkerized finish, called “stippling”, covered the topstrap and back of the frame down to the grip hump, and the top of the hammer. This was done to prevent glare to the shooter while competing in outdoor events such as Camp Perry. Unlike the New Service Target, the cylinder latch was uncheckered, and the sights were brought up to date with the square Patridge sight picture. As with the New Service Target, the front and backstraps were hand-checkered. The Shooting Master was Colt’s top-of-the-line revolver and was hand-fitted and polished for a smooth double action and single action. Each gun was hand-built by the best assembler that Colt employed. It is said that if a Colt Shooting Master was returned to the factory for correction in workmanship, then the assembler responsible for that assembly operation would repair it on his own time before going home. Something that you would certainly not find in todays work place.
The Shooting Master was offered in five standard calibers for a total quantity of approximately 3500 guns. They were as follows: .45 Colt (Qty 156), .45 ACP (Qty 250), .44 Russian/S&W Special (Qty 94), .357 Magnum (starting about 1936) (Qty 500) and the .38 SpeciaL (Qty 2500). There are three known Shooting Masters to have been made in another caliber. One of each of the following is known: .22 RF Caliber, 38-200 (.38 S&W) & .455 Eley. There are two known Shooting Masters to have been made with a nickel finish. One was in .45 Colt and the other in .45 ACP.
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.
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.
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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.
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