Welcome to TFL.
Congrats on a veeery sweet pistol. Should be a real tackdriver.
As NWCP said " avoid hot loads". Stay with standard 38 spec. loads. May tell you that in your 'shooting suggestion' pamphlet.
1st issue of Colt OMT : 6" bbl, adj. target sights, flattop frame, produced from 1904-1908.
Value according to 2008 Standard Cat. of Firearms
exc. 1000, vg 750, good 350, fair 300, poor 200
2nd issue : similar to above, 4",4.5",5", 6" and 7.5" bbl`s, checkered walnut grips, produced from1908-1940.
exc. 700, vg 550, good 300, fair 250, poor 150
Since it came from Grand father- priceless. Doesn`t say that in book, thats M.O.
Keep clean, especially front side of cyl. as tolerance is close and carbon buildup could be a problem.
Enjoy!
Last edited by shortwave; December 23, 2009 at 08:39 AM.
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