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An oldie, but not so goodie.
Monday, August 06, 2018, 10:24

Not sure what period, maybe post war I know the Cowboy craze was rabid. Europe also took notice and the Belgians made many "Colt" type clones. Any help on the time period for this old Piece?

My step-dad Craig came up with it proudly proclaiming it a .38 Special. I told him likely it was SPECIAL but not a .38 Special, the frame was to small, almost single-six size. I figured maybe a .38 S&W but no, it's .38 Colt. The much smaller diameter case with a heel type bullet and very low pressure. It may be very much pre-war?! It is DA/SA with a hammer fixed firing pin and the lock work and frame style is very common to the old Colt Lightning not the SAA so much. I figure it is a poor curio and would not shoot it myself. Grips look to be off a 1950's .22 SA clone, or toy pistol.