Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this classic double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Officer's Model Match “Fifth Issue!"
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Officer's Model Match “Fifth Issue”
Serial: 81966
Date of Manufacture: 1963
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6" Heavy Tapered Barrel
Optics/Sights: Pinned Blade Front with Adjustable Micrometer Click Rear
Stock/Grips: Target Walnut Grips with Checkering and Colt Medallions
Action: Double/Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1904, Colt introduced its first medium-frame double-action target revolver—the Officer’s Model—built on the New Army & Navy frame and featuring a flat-top bridge, a 6" barrel, and fully adjustable front and rear target sights. It was chambered in .38 Long Colt and the newly adopted .38 Special, and was fitted with elegantly checkered walnut grips (initially without medallions). With a polished blued finish and fine American craftsmanship, it immediately became Colt’s premium target revolver. From 1904 until 1908, the “First Issue” was followed by the Second Issue (1908–1926), upgraded with the improved Army Special/Official Police lockwork. It expanded caliber offerings to include .32 Colt, introduced silver Colt medallions on checkered walnut grips (from around 1913), and added barrel lengths ranging from 4" to 7 1/2", though the 6" remained most common. In 1927, Colt unveiled the Officer’s Model Target, or Third Issue, which lasted until 1949.
Model: Officer's Model Match “Fifth Issue”
Serial: 81966
Date of Manufacture: 1963
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6" Heavy Tapered Barrel
Optics/Sights: Pinned Blade Front with Adjustable Micrometer Click Rear
Stock/Grips: Target Walnut Grips with Checkering and Colt Medallions
Action: Double/Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1904, Colt introduced its first medium-frame double-action target revolver—the Officer’s Model—built on the New Army & Navy frame and featuring a flat-top bridge, a 6" barrel, and fully adjustable front and rear target sights. It was chambered in .38 Long Colt and the newly adopted .38 Special, and was fitted with elegantly checkered walnut grips (initially without medallions). With a polished blued finish and fine American craftsmanship, it immediately became Colt’s premium target revolver. From 1904 until 1908, the “First Issue” was followed by the Second Issue (1908–1926), upgraded with the improved Army Special/Official Police lockwork. It expanded caliber offerings to include .32 Colt, introduced silver Colt medallions on checkered walnut grips (from around 1913), and added barrel lengths ranging from 4" to 7 1/2", though the 6" remained most common. In 1927, Colt unveiled the Officer’s Model Target, or Third Issue, which lasted until 1949.
This variant added a lightweight .22 LR configuration alongside the .32 Colt (until about 1940) and .38 Special, introduced heavier barrel options in larger calibers (e.g., heavy barrel in .38), and added fine checkering on the trigger and backstrap. These guns offered incredibly smooth, hand-tuned single-action triggers and were the dominant choice in target competition throughout the interwar years. Post-World War II, Colt produced the Officer’s Model Special (Fourth Issue, 1949–1952). It was chambered exclusively in .22 LR and .38 Special, built on the medium “E” frame, and featured a new heavy “bull” barrel plus the Coltmaster fully adjustable rear sight. Notable cosmetic changes included service-style reddish plastic grips (“Coltwood”) instead of walnut, and the discontinuation of trigger/backstrap checkering. The blued finish remained standard. Then, in 1953, Colt introduced the Officer’s Model Match (Fifth Issue), produced until about 1969 (or through 1970 by some references).
This model was offered in .22 LR, limited-production .22 Magnum (only about 800 made), and .38 Special. It featured a six-round cylinder, a 6" heavy tapered barrel, a fully adjustable Accro rear sight (a model that Colt used widely on post-war adjustable-sight pistols and revolvers), and a long, wide, diamond-checkered target hammer—the same iconic hammer later found on the legendary Colt Python. Its grips were checkered walnut with silver medallions, and the standard finish was blue, with nickel reserved for rare special orders. As a factory option, Match models could even be ordered in single-action-only configuration, though genuine factory SA-only variants are exceptionally rare.
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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