[mitch1]

This pistol was purchased by the 85 year old former owner's Dad in 1936 and has sat in a safe for the most part since then.
I will be ordering an archive letter to keep with my "new" addition.

 

[thecoltguy]

Very nice, looks new.

 

[muddyboot]

Wow, that's a real beauty, makes you wonder how many more like it are tucked away somewhere.
Did it come with the original box?

 

[ussmanlovede36]

nice old revolver in great condition. I would take that to the range a few times a year.

 

[Chief Two Cents]

Man, that looks like it just came out of the box! Great looking revolver.

 

[mitch1]

Wow, that's a real beauty, makes you wonder how many more like it are tucked away somewhere.Did it come with the original box?

Unfortunately, no box. But I do have original paper instruction sheet & copy of 1st owner's NYS pistol license. I would certainly appreciate any suggestions by members about obtaining a suitable box.

 

[Walter Rego]

That is a beautiful OP. Is it a 5" barrel ? I would run a couple of cylinders full of standard 158 gr. LRN's through it occasionally. Does it have a T or L stamped above the serial number under the crane ?

 

[mitch1]

That is a beautiful OP. Is it a 5" barrel ? I would run a couple of cylinders full of standard 158 gr. LRN's through it occasionally. Does it have a T or L stamped above the serial number under the crane ?

It has an L stamped above and a faint E below. I thought it was a 5" when I measured the barrel but the FFL says it's a 6." I'll call Colt on Monday to get the answer.

 

[03clyde]

Handsome six shooter.

 

[longranger]

Looks 5" to me as well, measure in front of the cylinder to the end of the barrel. I have 2 that are as nice, one I am sure it has not been fired except by the factory in 1939. Very nice O.P. they are the best .38 Special revolvers ever made in particular 5".