Joan Rivers Model

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Rick Bowles

Discussion Starter · Feb 23, 2014

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Regrettably this Super .38 has had some work done. Indeed it's had so much work done this could be called the Joan Rivers model. It has replacement stocks, a re-blue, custom sights and a stainless Bar-Sto match barrel and bushing. On the plus side, this is a pre-war Super .38 equipped with the rare Swartz Safety. It's a shame but it's probably a tack driver and a great picnic gun.

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jmace57

· #2 · Feb 23, 2014

Nice!

(is it harsh sounding when you shoot it?)

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kpasha

· #3 · Feb 23, 2014

I have no problem looking at the Colt for extended periods of time. I can't say the same for Joan Rivers though.

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ace

· #4 · Feb 23, 2014

I think you're being a bit harsh to that super 38 by comparing it to joan rivers

Mike Faires

· #5 · Feb 23, 2014

When you shoot it does it have a nasally twang and a really nasty response to other better looking guns..

kenhwind

· #6 · Feb 23, 2014

KING's Hardball sights and a Bar Sto barrel, my kind of Super.

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Major Dad

· #7 · Feb 24, 2014

Ha, Rick! Joan Rivers never looked that good on her best day!

Oyeboten

· #8 · Feb 24, 2014

majdad93 said:
Ha, Rick! Joan Rivers never looked that good on her best day!

I agree!

That is all tolled a very good looking .38 Super, and, even tough it has had a few changes done to it, it has a lot of charm.

Mcbrmicr

· #9 · Feb 24, 2014

"Can we talk" That probably looks and shoots better than it ever has.

Bigl1911

· #10 · Feb 24, 2014 (Edited)

That is a great looking gun Rick!! I think we are sometimes too wrapped up in "gatta be original".. What I see is an exceptional example of a very rare firearm...And the best part is someone can shoot it and not worry too much.... Gotta say great gun!!!

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SCone

· #11 · Feb 24, 2014

To be a Joan Rivers, the barrel would need to be filled-in to a 22 caliber, the magazine well stretched to handle 3 more rounds and the slide buffed enough to see through it.

surjimmy

· #12 · Feb 24, 2014

I will be more then happy to take that non-original Colt off your hands.......FYI Not even Obama himself deserves to be compaired to Joan Rivers.lol

Safearm

· #13 · Feb 24, 2014

I'd say it's been customized to the shooter's needs. My GM .38 Super has Novak sights, speed trigger and hammer, beavertail grip safety, and a magwell/flat mainspring housing; it's been completely refinished in Springfield's Armory Kote and I've added Grashorn stag grips. It's the way I want the gun and I frankly don't care that a collector 100 years from now may lament that I "ruined" it.

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Douglas8860

· #14 · Feb 24, 2014

Good for you, Safearm!I like what you've done to your .38 Super. It appears both well and tastefully done. I applaud you and others on this forum who have customized their guns to suit their individual tastes.I am also in awe of the many M1908 'resto-mods' I have recently seen and would seriously consider adding one to my collection.

Oyeboten

· #15 · Feb 24, 2014

Really...more like a 'Cher' Model...

Likeable to begin with, likeable all along, likeable now, and, yeahh, okay, there's been a few 'adjustments' along the way.

texasleaguer

· #16 · Feb 24, 2014

Absolutly my type of .38 Super. Anybody can have NIB. All it takes is money and searching. To have one done tastefully, and to serve one's purpose requires thought, planning and commitment. There's something "old school" about taking the proper tool and tweeking it to serve the job better.

chaosrob

· #17 · Feb 24, 2014

I think it is perfect

dakota1911

· #18 · Feb 25, 2014

Very nice pistol. I am amazed that the Swartz safety was left in. I assume the new barrel headspaces off the front of the case not the semi rim.

Rick Bowles

Discussion Starter · #19 · Feb 25, 2014

dakota1911 said:
Very nice pistol. I am amazed that the Swartz safety was left in. I assume the new barrel headspaces off the front of the case not the semi rim.

I feel sure it seats on the case mouth. To remove the Swartz safety, I would imagine you would have to replace the firing pin as well.

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