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Dfariswheel · February 8, 2013, 07:52 PM

The original First issue Officer's Model was based on the old Colt New Army & Navy revolvers.
That series was replaced in 1908 with the Army Special, later re-named as the Official Police.

All Colt medium frame revolvers after 1908 were based on the Army Special frame and action, right up to the Python in 1955.
The Second and Third Issue Officer's Model and Officer's Model Target were based on the Army Special.

The only real difference between the Second Issue OM and the Third Issue OMT was the OM was available in more calibers and barrel lengths.
The OMT was available only in .22LR and .38 Special with 6" barrels and the Heavy Barrel model.

The OMT's made in the 1930's were when American gun makers quality was at it's peak.
The 30's OMT was of extraordinary quality in fit, finish, and accuracy. Only the semi-custom Python bettered it.

February 8, 2013, 07:52 PM	#9
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	The original First issue Officer's Model was based on the old Colt New Army & Navy revolvers. That series was replaced in 1908 with the Army Special, later re-named as the Official Police. All Colt medium frame revolvers after 1908 were based on the Army Special frame and action, right up to the Python in 1955. The Second and Third Issue Officer's Model and Officer's Model Target were based on the Army Special. The only real difference between the Second Issue OM and the Third Issue OMT was the OM was available in more calibers and barrel lengths. The OMT was available only in .22LR and .38 Special with 6" barrels and the Heavy Barrel model. The OMT's made in the 1930's were when American gun makers quality was at it's peak. The 30's OMT was of extraordinary quality in fit, finish, and accuracy. Only the semi-custom Python bettered it.