Hi all. I've been reading so much the last few days my eyes are killing me...and I'm still confused, every post and forum I can find. A good friend asked if I was interested in buying a revolver he had and I said I'd like to see it. I"ve shotgun hunted and shot handguns all my life but never had or shot a SA Colt....and I still haven't. Anyway, the research I've done makes me inclined to think it's a 2nd gen, with serial nuber beginning with 338XXX. No "s", no "a" that I can see. I took it to what I've been told is a reputable gunsmith in town and he said it's definitley a 3rd gen...but he couldn't explain the serial number not having the "S" or "A". It has a spring push pin and a removable bushing. The last two digits of the serial number are stamped on the cylinder. The serial number is also on the frame (twice) visable when the grip is removed. There appears to be a "1" or "I" with what looks like a tiny triangle stamped on to the left side of the trigger guard. I started a photobucket account and uploaded pictures to it, but I cant figure out how to let you all see them.....(where are my kids when I need them)..anyway any help you all would have would be great. I'm convinced I need to own a SA Colt!
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Okay, I think I figured out how to post some pics and links. Thanks for the reply LEO918. I had found the serial numbers listed on a website and it matches what you said. What characteristic would have made the gunsmith confuse it with a 3rd gen?? Would more pics help??
DSC_0629_zpsb77cbff7.jpg Photo by sparky260 | Photobucket
DSC_0626_zpsfd578d9f.jpg Photo by sparky260 | Photobucket
DSC_0623_zps8b786a9b.jpg Photo by sparky260 | Photobucket
Okay, I think I figured out how to post some pics and links. Thanks for the reply LEO918. I had found the serial numbers listed on a website and it matches what you said. What characteristic would have made the gunsmith confuse it with a 3rd gen?? Would more pics help??
If you click on one of the links I posted , it will take you to the Photobucket page and from there you can see about 17 pics I took of it. Neither my friend nor I know it's value and we want to be fair to each other about it....so...any thoughts on value? But even more puzzling to me was the gunsmith's response of it being a 3rd generation. He also said that some 3rd gens didnt have the "s" or "A" if they were special ordered. I could'nt find that on any website. Have you heard of that?
Thanks dfariswheel. All of what you stated confirms what I had read reseaching on the web, this is why I was so perplexed over the gentleman's response after he examined it. As I initially stated I know nothing about these. Thank you very much.
Thanks dfariswheel. what you stated confirms what I had read reseaching on the web, this is why I was so perplexed over the gentleman's response after he examined it. As I initially stated I know nothing about these. Thank you very much.
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