5/22/2023 0 Comments Colt 38 super serial numbers![]() 38: The Production History, he states he has only observed five of these guns and possibly the highest serial number produced with this anomaly is 40320. ![]() ![]() According to Sheldon’s book Colt’s Super. 45 caliber frames, apparently this message was not passed down to the machinist and he marked around 300 guns incorrectly. This 2nd Model is equipped with fixed sights and is interestingly marked “Government Model” on the right of the receiver above the serial number. The brown checkered Coltwood grips are about excellent with sharp points and no real blemishes to speak of. It features the very early matte finish on the top radius of the slde, the thumb safety toning slghtly to plum. The metal surfaces of this 1947 pistol retain about 98% original factory blue with some scattered light freckling, light handling marks and slight signs of operational use. Serial #40224, 38 Super, 5” barrel with an excellent bore.
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