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Originally Posted by Seahawk
Thanks to all.
My Dad has an old Colt Officers model (I think) that I shot last Christmas when he was here. I really enjoyed the size and feel.
The New Vaquero is the natural choice and I feel Jeff's recommendation is spot on. Pics to follow!
My first wheelie...
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Colt Officers Models were first introduced in 1904 and discontinued in 1970. They were offered in 3 calibers...22 LR in 1930, 32 Spl...special order until Colt made a production run in 1940 and the venerable 38 Spl starting in 1908. Until 08 the 38 was a 38 LC which was an anemic version of the 38SPL..Colt beefed up the action at that time to accept the 38 spl. After WW2 only the 22LR and 38 SPl were offered with a short run of 22 WM in the late 1960's.
They were offered with 4, 4.5, 5, 6 & 7.5 inch Barrels. Six inch barrels are most common the 22LR was only offered in 6 inch B, There are only one or two known 32's in 7.5B..I had one but sold it to a major collector of Colt DA's. The 7.5 inch is not as easily found but if one looks one can find..The other Barrel lengths are difficult to find especially the 4 inch B. After WW2 ONLY the 6 inch B was offered.
The poor Colt Officers Model is a fine fine piece of work with an action smooth as glass. The knock on em that they are 38's an not a 357. Todays prices do not reflect the quality of the weapon.. U won't find a better revolver in 22LR than the Officers Model..the action is smooth as butter and as crisp as glass on the trigger pull..