New Love -- I'm in the engagement period

KyJim · July 29, 2013, 06:35 PM

I just fell in love with an older lady. My new love is a Colt Officer Model Special which Colt manufactured between 1949 and 1952. We entered our engagement period today, also known as a layaway, and expect to finalize things within 60 days. She's 98% or better with original grips, box, and factory target. She's good looking and silky smooth. Can't wait for the engagement period to end.

Kreyzhorse · July 29, 2013, 06:51 PM

Without pictures.... She doesn't exist.

Congrats on the new Colt, look forward to a few pictures and your range report.

WildBill45 · July 29, 2013, 10:56 PM

No photos is like a blowup doll gun!!!

**4V50 Gary** · July 30, 2013, 01:21 AM

I had an Colt Officer's Model once. She was a tough one to repair but now she runs fine. Unfortunately, that horse left the stable.

dgludwig · July 30, 2013, 01:42 PM

My Officers Model Special (serial no. 7866xx) was probably one of the last ones made (1951 as best I can determine). It makes a wonderful companion to my Smith & Wesson K-38 Masterpiece (Model 14) revolver and I still use both for the roles they were originally intended: Bullseye competition. Some Colt collectors dub the Special disparagingly the "Ugly Duckling" when compared to the Officers Model Match, due to its untapered bull barrel (as opposed to the Match's slightly, but admittedly, more graceful taper).
When compared to my K-38, my Officers Special has a very slightly, lighter sa trigger pull; maybe a half pound difference if that means anything to anyone. I do much prefer the Smith's (and the Officers Match, for that matter) adjustable rear sight to the "Coltmaster" unit that the Special came with.
I installed a set of Python grips on my Special.
After the engagement ends, KyJim, you're in for a very Special honeymoon.

KyJim · July 30, 2013, 10:02 PM

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Some Colt collectors dub the Special disparagingly the "Ugly Duckling" when compared to the Officers Model Match, due to its untapered bull barrel (as opposed to the Match's slightly, but admittedly, more graceful taper).

Well, I already have the Officers Model Match. I'm hoping there's no jealousy since I'm bringing in an "ugly" gun. But, to me, it's a beauty. According to Proofhouse, mine was built in 1950.

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No photos is like a blowup doll gun!!!

A little wait will make it that much sweeter.

July 29, 2013, 06:35 PM	#1
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	New Love -- I'm in the engagement period I just fell in love with an older lady. My new love is a Colt Officer Model Special which Colt manufactured between 1949 and 1952. We entered our engagement period today, also known as a layaway, and expect to finalize things within 60 days. She's 98% or better with original grips, box, and factory target. She's good looking and silky smooth. Can't wait for the engagement period to end.

July 29, 2013, 06:51 PM	#2
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Without pictures.... She doesn't exist. Congrats on the new Colt, look forward to a few pictures and your range report. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

July 29, 2013, 10:56 PM	#3
WildBill45 Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2011 Location: Western PA. Posts: 1,630	No photos is like a blowup doll gun!!! __________________ ......................................................... "If Ands and Buts were Candy and Nuts, everyday would be like Christmas"

July 30, 2013, 01:21 AM	#4
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,847	I had an Colt Officer's Model once. She was a tough one to repair but now she runs fine. Unfortunately, that horse left the stable. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

July 30, 2013, 01:42 PM	#5
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	My Officers Model Special (serial no. 7866xx) was probably one of the last ones made (1951 as best I can determine). It makes a wonderful companion to my Smith & Wesson K-38 Masterpiece (Model 14) revolver and I still use both for the roles they were originally intended: Bullseye competition. Some Colt collectors dub the Special disparagingly the "Ugly Duckling" when compared to the Officers Model Match, due to its untapered bull barrel (as opposed to the Match's slightly, but admittedly, more graceful taper). When compared to my K-38, my Officers Special has a very slightly, lighter sa trigger pull; maybe a half pound difference if that means anything to anyone. I do much prefer the Smith's (and the Officers Match, for that matter) adjustable rear sight to the "Coltmaster" unit that the Special came with. I installed a set of Python grips on my Special. After the engagement ends, KyJim, you're in for a very *Special* honeymoon. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member