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Colt 38 Super Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol Upgraded to 38 AMU

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Semiautomatic Handguns Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,250.00 USD
Colt 38 Super Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol Upgraded to 38 AMU
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Colt 38 Super Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol Upgraded to 38 AMU

Manufactured in 1962, this is a Colt 38 Super Government Model upgraded for competition shooting with the scarce 38 AMU cartridge. Originally developed by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, the 38 AMU is a 38 Special derivative, with a semi-rim better suited for feeding through a single stack magazine and an extended case wall for use with semi-wadcutter bullets. Patridge blade front sight and Bo-Mar adjustable rear sight, with the former mounted on an extension arm for increased sight radius (approximately 8 1/2 inches), the caliber marking and Rampant Colt on the left side, and the one-line Hartford address on the right. The top of the chamber is marked "COLT .38 AMU", with a "COLT .38 SPEC." marked magazine, thin serrated hammer, shoe-equipped trigger, arched serrated mainspring housing, stippled front strap and checkered grips.

Manufacture: Colt
Model: Government
BBL: 5 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 38 AMU
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 160635

Excellent, with 98% of the original blue finish, showing some light handling marks overall, mild takedown scratches around the slide stop, and bright edge wear, some light spotting is present on top of the chamber. The grips are excellent, with a few dark spots and dents. Mechanically excellent.