First handgun (w/pics)

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Sam Steele

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Hi all. I just picked up my first handgun yesterday. A Colt Official Police in .38 Special that was my Grandfathers. Here's some pics:

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What do you guys think?


SS
 
The older Colt's like yours are a lot of fun to own and shoot. Remember how old this revolver is and use loads correct for the time and of course have a ball. Your grand dad had good taste in guns!

Scott
 
That's an evil looking weapon of target destruction; better sell it to me lest you fall into the dark hole of firearms ownership:D

Seriously, though, nice looking old warhorse. Have fun with it and make sure some day your grandkid gets it.
 
Nice old Colt. Just thank your grandfather it was not a 4" or under barrel or the feds would be melting it. However, it may be old enough to "qualify" under some other exemption.
 
Very nice first handgun, and the family history of it is icing on the cake. :)

Like others have said, hang on to it and pass it on to your kids when the time comes.
 
Yes it is a beautiful gun, I'm judging by the heavy frame and wooden grips that it is pre WWII. probably late 1930's.(you can research the serial number to determine it's age) Mine is a 1939 model. These are tough guns and were built to shoot but don't get excited and load it up with 38 special +P rounds. There are those who will tell you that the gun can handle it but you are taking the chance of streching the cylinder. Use regular 38 special loads.

If you want to shoot more powerful 38 special +P loads do yourself a favour and buy a .357 magnum, your gun and your children will thank you (when you pass it down to them).

Just my two cents
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