Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this Incredible post-WWII semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Super 38 Automatic!
The Super 38 is the more rare sister model to such classics as the Government, National Match, and Gold Cup Trophy.
The Super 38 is the more rare sister model to such classics as the Government, National Match, and Gold Cup Trophy.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Super 38
Serial: 71740
Date of Manufacture: 1948
Caliber: .38 Super
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Double Diamond Checkered
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The .38 Super cartridge was first introduced by Colt in 1928 as a higher pressure loading of the .38 ACP. It is capable of driving a 115 gr. bullet to nearly 1400 fps., producing almost 500 ft-lbs. of energy. Today, the cartridge is favored by many top pistol match competitors for its ability to make “Major” category with a lighter bullet offering less felt recoil than that produced with from a .45 ACP round. Colt first introduced the round in its 1911A1 frame, making it basically the same as the Government Model except for the caliber. The 1911 pistol had already gained a reputation as a highly reliable pistol during WWI, Colt saw no reason not to capitalize on that reputation with a new caliber offering. This Super .38 pistol was made after WWII and is a 3rd Model, made with a heavier barrel than the 1st and 2nd models and easily recognized with a Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the slide instead of the right. The Super .38 pistols are highly prized by collectors, and this one should be no different.
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: Super 38
Serial: 71740
Date of Manufacture: 1948
Caliber: .38 Super
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Double Diamond Checkered
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The .38 Super cartridge was first introduced by Colt in 1928 as a higher pressure loading of the .38 ACP. It is capable of driving a 115 gr. bullet to nearly 1400 fps., producing almost 500 ft-lbs. of energy. Today, the cartridge is favored by many top pistol match competitors for its ability to make “Major” category with a lighter bullet offering less felt recoil than that produced with from a .45 ACP round. Colt first introduced the round in its 1911A1 frame, making it basically the same as the Government Model except for the caliber. The 1911 pistol had already gained a reputation as a highly reliable pistol during WWI, Colt saw no reason not to capitalize on that reputation with a new caliber offering. This Super .38 pistol was made after WWII and is a 3rd Model, made with a heavier barrel than the 1st and 2nd models and easily recognized with a Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the slide instead of the right. The Super .38 pistols are highly prized by collectors, and this one should be no different.
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.
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