Grips look correct for a post war gun. My preference would be to find a pre war gun with wooden grips. I would think you would be in the 1k range.

 

I picked up this post-war OM Match .22 for $550 at local auction 2 years ago. Grips are Hogue pre-CNC made Pau Ferro Colt Python. They are great shooters however the .22 version can be prone to no-fires depending on the ammo you use. May have to go through a few brands to find the one it likes, then it's great.

 

I've seen several Officers Models in .22 sell in the past few months for under $600.

 

No, those aren't the original grips. They appear to be from a Commando. Here's my '48 OMT with factory correct grips. I paid $1100 for this boxed example about 3 months ago...

 

It' a post war dual tone (flutes in the cylinder were not polished). That kind of makes up for the "Colt Wood" plastic grips that were standard at the time. I paid $750 for one very similar to yours about a year ago. It sat on the table at a gun show all weekend and I bought near closing time on Sunday. That was on the high side but i wanted it. Yours would be a good buy at $575 to $650.
Dan 🤠

 

I like the condition, and I know where I live cool vintage guns are hard to come by. They are asking for 1k. Don't think I can get them to $700 where it looks like standing tall should be.

 

1K is too much, Even $899.00 is too much. Offer $750.00 out the door and if they don't take that then walk away. Come back a month later and look at it again and make the same offer. At that price it's going to sit awhile. Patience, patience
Dan 🤠

 

I like this one better, also I don't think they charge sales tax.

Colt Officers Model Target 22 LR 6" Barrel 1947 for sale

Colt Officers Model Target 22 LR 6" Barrel 1947 for sale online.

www.gunsinternational.com

 

These OM 22 LRs are true target 22 revolvers. Don't be surprised if one shoots right there with your Woodsman. My 1937 Target is the most accurate 22 LR revolver I have ever owned and that's saying a lot, because I have owned many S&W Model 17s and 617s and still shoot a 617 as my primary 22 LR target revolver.

 

Here's one with Herrett's stocks. This one went back to Colt for some work (when they would still work on them). Great gun, once you got it zeroed. Look around some more...nice ones are out there.
Bob

 

The OM's can still be found for a pretty good price. I won a pre-war in .38 for $575 through an online auction not too long ago, and would love to have a .22 to match.

 

I need one of these as well. Lol!

 

Make sure you check the timing. I have found more Colt's out of time than any other brand. The older the Colt more likely it has timing issues.

 

Here's one more Target in .38 special with 1927 date. Got it cheap, $325 because it was refinished, and the Colt markings are gone. Blued the trigger, too. However, that trigger is very smooth and incredibly accurate. Not collectible and will never be worth much but so nice to shoot. Keep looking and you'll find one at a decent price.

 

There are those who collect and those who shoot. Then there are those who do both. Currently, the collector condition ones are $1,000 and above. Box, target, brush, sight adjustment tool and paperwork add to the price. If you want a "shooter", be patient and be willing to pay as the condition dictates. Snakeman99 gives good advice. The pre-War with wooden stocks shoot better!

 

I'm going to swim against the tide here.

OP, trust your instincts. A gun is worth only what someone is willing to pay for it. If you think it's worth their rock-bottom price, then buy it.

I once paid $400 for a pristine S&W Model 63 4", no box. An older guy who was a wheeler dealer told me I over paid. It's now worth a good deal more than what I paid for it. Yes, I still have it & still shoot it.

A good buyer's trick is to lay down a stack of $100 bills on the counter. Count them out loud in front of the counter guy until you reach YOUR top-end price. Then smoothly ask him, "Do we have a deal or not?" 😜

Don't be afraid to walk away. Doesn't mean you can't go back the next day to meet his price. But .22 revolvers aren't flying off the dealer shelves these days.

Best of luck to you!

I have an Official Model Target I paid $400 for at the Louisville show several years ago. I was offered $800 for it before I left. I still have it, haven't shot it yet, sadly.

 

Here is my 1930 Officer Model, I paid $599.00 12/2023 at local pawn shop.

 

Here's mine delivered in 1947 to Lou J. Eppinger, Inc the manufacturer of the Daredevle fishing lure.

 

Nice!

 

The Colt Officers Model Target is certainly one of the best values out there when it comes to buying an early quality revolver. Colt craftsmanship was still at its best and no disappointments when taking it to the range. After all, this was the choice of target shooters and pistol teams across the country during that time period. With the price of everyday items going up it makes an easy choice for buying one of America's best hand guns. A real value for what it is. A .22 OMT will put a smile on your face at the range.

Just my opinion,

Cam

 

I have one I bought on Gunbroker in about 2003 when DA Colts were starting to climb. It was $500 and in 92% condition. About 20 years later I got one in 85% condition from a local seller for $375. Both shoot very nicely, both from the late 1930s. I usually carry the worse condition one because I like having it in a holster for camping and hiking. They are truly fantastic target pistols.

The point is prices are NOT skyrocketing on these (or any other vintage Colt really). If you buy one at a gun shop for $1,000, that's what you could have bought 2 or 3 for. If the OP doesn't like to buy at gun shows or online auctions, that's different. He's going to have to pay whatever they charge at the gun shop, and wait months or years between every other one that appears. I wouldn't do that. I'd look online and at gun shows. And get one for half what they're asking.

 

I've received nearly a dozen "Eppinger" shipped Archive letters (like the one below), but yours is the very first that I've seen with the full Cadillac Square street address. Cool...

 

Here is a picture of the Eppinger building in Detroit, I think someone had posted this before on the forum.

 

It's been listed eight months, so maybe they'll knock $100 off. I'd offer $850 and see what they counter offer.

 

A member on here is offering a really nice one to me for a very fair offer shipped!

 

i know this is a little late to the show. But a forum member offered me this one for $700 shipped, which would put me at $725 all in. This one was made in 1935. Not perfect, but I think looks nice, and I will have no problem shooting it and enjoying it.

Said it is late to lock-up on three cylinders, but is locked up when the hammer is pulled at full speed, and locks up tight on DA.

 

Very nice!