![]() ![]() Accuracy is amazing, and using standard high quality 148-gr. It made single action cocking faster and easier, which was what was done in those days. ![]() There’s a bit of welded-on metal to the left side of the spur, then it was checkered and drilled to lighten it. The hammer mod is that classic King design called the “Cockeyed Hammer” spur. The front sight base is stock, so I think whoever did the sights installed a higher front blade to match the period-correct Micro adjustable rear. But Kings always stamped their work and there was nary a Kings mark on this gun. At first, I thought it might be the work of Kings, who was the go-to source for target revolver work in those heady days of fierce firing line competition. The interesting bits are the front and rear sight changes, trigger shoe and hammer mod. This was a target shooter’s gun for sure and shows honestly worn grips and back-strap blue wear typical of the sort. The serial number range shows it was made in 1937 and it’s in great condition, well-used, but it times right and looks good. The “something” I received is, from what I can discover, a “Third Issue” Officer’s Model Target, Heavy Barrel. I did a favor for a friend and he asked if I wanted “Something in a box or some money?” Knowing this friend, I said, “Something in a box.” I chose wisely, as they say. 38 Special Colt Officers Model a couple of years ago. ![]()
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