For more information about the new colt competition. The movie is best remembered today for starring a young charlton heston as mark antony. It contains lots of hardtofind information about a classic colt. The photography is excellent and demonstrates the nuances that sheldon brings forth regarding the evolution of the pistol from 1929 to 1971. The m1911 was developed from earlier colt semiautomatic designs, firing rounds such as.
In 1929, colt introduced a new version of their m1911 pistol, called the colt super. Armi jager stopped building its peacemaker clone in about 1993, and then soon after exited firearms manufacturing altogether. Colt is the only major american gun maker who has produced. The october 15, 1969 colt dealer price list listed the colts super. It was purchase new by a marine and kept in holster for 40 plus years. Pistol colt service model acepostwar colt conversion units. I now had three barrelsold factory, new factory and barsto. Not a factory offered limited edition variant, but instead of being chambered in the classic. From 1932 to 1947, a total of 4,001 super match models were produced. In 1969, a mexican western film was released called super colt. He made some italian films, sexy susan sins again 1968 and cry chicago 1969 and was set to.
Sheldons in depth look at the production history of the colt. Jeffrey hunter was an american film and television actor and producer known for his roles in. The power was enough that lawmen of the day looking for more power than the comparatively feeble round nose lead bullet. Nov 03, 2016 the colt competition pistol line is expanding with the addition of the. Colt 38 super, super box prewar 1929wwii vintage ebay. Super colt 38 rare mexican western 1969 jeffrey hunter. Barrel is stamped colt super 38 auto match on lower left side at lug. Sell your colt 38 super 1911 for free today on gunsamerica. Pistol is in new condition in the original box with instructions. My dad gave me his colt 1911 style, but it is chambered for. Colt 1911 a government model that was hand polished then nickel plated, and finally having its minor accent parts gold plated. Feb 06, 2010 hello sir, i have a colt 1911 in 38 super that is in good condition with some holster wear.
The super was introduced in the late 1920s as a higher pressure loading of the. Jeffrey hunter, rosa maria vazquez, pedro armendariz jr. It has the dark finish sorry dont know the technical term as i am not a 1911 guy, all stock, it hasnt been modified whatsoever, with 3 original magazines. Later, colt decided to modify their guns to accept the. Hello sir, i have a colt 1911 in 38 super that is in good condition with some holster wear. The weakness, in the colt m1900, colt m1902, and others derived from that design, comes from the assembly wedge at the front of the slide. Billy hayes, the marshal, discovers that the bandit whom he has been pursuing so long, and who has for months been torching his county, is none other than an old friend from childhood. Upon being confronted with the truth, the friend draws his gun, and billy is forced to kill him in. Please visit the website and check out what the great folks who support us have to offer. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Dozens of serious collectors have purchased my products and have been throughly pleased.
Super colt 38 rare mexican western 1969 jeffrey hunter chano. If youre not in a hurry, i suggest you try for a thousand, see what you get. The italianirish oconnormessina gang challenges them, which leads to a devastating gang war. If you can get hold of a copy of the book colt s super. Billy hayes, the marshal, discovers that the bandit whom he has been pursuing so long. Colt 38 super automatic box vintage 38 rare original. Early models were simply stamped match and later models were stamped super match. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers.
This is the only book ive found on the colt super 38. With jeffrey hunter, rosa maria vazquez, pedro armendariz jr. Sep 23, 2015 shooting and showing a new colt 1911 chambered in. Razer on the razers edge staff member admin moderator supporting addict. Acutally, the manual, dated 2006, is generic for all of colt s 1911style pistols.
Upon being confronted with the truth, the friend draws his gun, and billy is. Competition guns 9 outofthebox pistols for your next match competitors are very selective about the caliber they rely on to win matches, said mark redl, pro shooter and product manager for colt. By world war ii, sales to mexico and panama as well as shipments to england, the philippines and siam had accounted for the better half of the 37,835 super. I think the lesson has been learned and they are chambered properly to headspace on the case mouth now.
As luck would have it, this happened the same week that colt had sent me a new. It was widely used in world war i, world war ii, the korean war, and the vietnam war. The photography is excellent and demonstrates the nuances that sheldon brings forth regarding the evolution of. The colt competition pistol line is expanding with the addition of the.
I am always on the lookout for good deals on underpriced guns. Now, here is an ultra rare mexican made western starring the prince of peace himself, jeffrey. It served as the standardissue sidearm for the united states armed forces from 1911 to 1986. Manufactured in 193940, this example is equipped with the swartz safety. Nov 20, 2012 some of my confusion is a result of colt s lousy manual for my new 1911 in. When i find an underpriced gun, if it fits reasonably into my collection and i have some interest in it, i buy it primarily because it is a good deal worth more than i paid and i could sell it at a profit if i so desire. Model variations besides its basic color cased and blued model, jager also did runs in sheriff, bisley, buntline, and target model configuration. Now, here is an ultra rare mexican made western starring the prince of peace himself, jeffrey hunter. I surveyed the serial number and it came back as built in 1949. Jeffrey hunter billy hayes, rosa maria vazquez rita, pedro armendariz. The super match was introduced in february of 1932.
Here is an early commercial colt m1911a1, or government model, chambered for the. Vintage alfonsos brown leather high ride holster for 38 super commander lined. Acutally, the manual, dated 2006, is generic for all of colts 1911style pistols. See more ideas about 38 super, hand guns and colt 1911. If you can get hold of a copy of the book colts super. Forums user list calendar active threads forum help. I own a 1991 commander and i think its a very fine pistol, but the model o2071elc2 is in a different class. I also find it very timely due to the 100th anniversary of the john browning designed model 1911, of which the super 38 is probably the coolest variation of that great pistol. Cu toate acestea, in decembrie 1969 incepea deja sa functioneze o retea. Some of my confusion is a result of colts lousy manual for my new 1911 in. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, recoiloperated pistol chambered for the. The new arm shot a grain bullet at 1,300 feet and proved an answer to the problem. One of the relatives of the owner said he purchased the gun new and used it to plink cans around the. It is produced in colts custom shop, and the difference shows when shooting it.
My friend has acquired a colt super 38 automatic pistol from his father. Ballistics were gr fmj at around 1215fps, much hotter than the. Register log in home forums handguns colt 38 super value. He is no stranger to handguns having fired everything from the.
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