rintinglen
03-14-2019, 06:23 PM
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Although today Colt lingers more as a name than reality, there was a time when "Colt, the World's right arm" was not just a slogan. Back in the 30's and 40's, Colt Officers Model Target Revolvers owned the firing lines at Camp Perry. There was an advertisement by Colt claiming that at the 1935 National matches, EVERY medal, trophy or ribbon won by a revolver shooter was won with a Colt. Hand fitted and polished actions made for single-action trigger pulls that most modern guns can only dream of. A steady hand, a clear eye, and practice and the next winner could be you--if you shot a Colt. Sadly, Colt's revolvers are for the most part History. Hand fitting has become too costly and today's market values capacity over accuracy, so the likes of these fine old pieces will likely never be seen again.
Above you see a pair of Officers Model Targets, one from 1923 and the other from 1940, the 22 to left, the 38 to the right. Both have had their grips replaced, sometime in the 60's or 70's, new skirts for the old ladies. Both are about 90 %, with modest muzzle wear and some brightness on the edges. They are going with me tonight when I pit my skill against the rare and elusive bulls eye. They are a little too worn to be safe queens and need to get out and strut their stuff once in a while.
Although today Colt lingers more as a name than reality, there was a time when "Colt, the World's right arm" was not just a slogan. Back in the 30's and 40's, Colt Officers Model Target Revolvers owned the firing lines at Camp Perry. There was an advertisement by Colt claiming that at the 1935 National matches, EVERY medal, trophy or ribbon won by a revolver shooter was won with a Colt. Hand fitted and polished actions made for single-action trigger pulls that most modern guns can only dream of. A steady hand, a clear eye, and practice and the next winner could be you--if you shot a Colt. Sadly, Colt's revolvers are for the most part History. Hand fitting has become too costly and today's market values capacity over accuracy, so the likes of these fine old pieces will likely never be seen again.
Above you see a pair of Officers Model Targets, one from 1923 and the other from 1940, the 22 to left, the 38 to the right. Both have had their grips replaced, sometime in the 60's or 70's, new skirts for the old ladies. Both are about 90 %, with modest muzzle wear and some brightness on the edges. They are going with me tonight when I pit my skill against the rare and elusive bulls eye. They are a little too worn to be safe queens and need to get out and strut their stuff once in a while.