Colt Army .38

[phxtoad]

I've been eyeing wheel guns lately and decided to pick up one. My local gun shop had this for a fair price and I couldn't resist.

It was manufactured in 1920 and still shoots wonderfully. It locks up tightly and the trigger is nice and smooth. Not bad for being 92 years old I figure.

 

[Desert Dan]

Nice find. I like the Colt engraving and the logo on the grips

I have seen similar vuntage S&W 38s

 

[cnynrat]

Nice!

 

[LACamper]

Nice. My dad has the .32 s&w long version (made by colt but chambered in .32 s&w long caliber for clarity...). Great gun, accurate and reliable. Not too heavy either.

That one looks like its in nice condition. If you paid less than $350 you did great.

 

[phxtoad]

I put 50 rounds downrange at lunch today. 200 total by me now. I'm still really impressed at how silky smooth it shoots...

 

[1911]

Nice pistol!

 

[Dirtytires]

She is a site to look at. Does it shoot straight?

 

[phxtoad]

Shoot straight? Of course not!

The barrel is rotated (loose) approx. a half a degree or so. The gunsmith where I picked it up gently tightened the barrel, but it loosened back to it's current position after 50 rds and seems content there. It hasn't budged since. I just keep the front site a touch to the right and I have had good groupings, where I want them. OK by me.

 

[Dirtytires]

My dad did not realize how much his was off until he was shooting at a coyote and shot his prized Goose. Poor Gooser.
Makes a great conversation piece...