[mr4pt]

I’ve come across this revolver. The only markings on the barrel says Colt Officers Model 32 Heavy Barrel.
The sight rail is stamped Colt-King Super Target
The serial # inside the cylinder housing is 640946

A simple google search is very confusing as most everything comes up 38 special. A serial number search provides 3 different results.

What exactly do I have?

 

[mr4pt]

Also, the pics really seem to enhance the rust spots. I don’t think it looks nearly as rough in person

 

[Kinglake]

Not a Colt guy, but pretty sure the caliber is .32 S&W Long or .32 ACP depending on year of manufacturing.

*Edit. Not .32 ACP but .32 Colt which is the same as .32 S&W Long.

 

[mr4pt]

Also has this strange looking grip

 

[paxcolt]

Grip is designed for a left handed shooter to have a thumb rest, I believe.

 

[mr4pt]

I just held it left handed, you are correct

 

[hillbillycycles]

Grip looks like something special for a lefty as it looks like it would be terribly uncomfortable for right hand hold.
Caliber? I do not know. Looks like the King Target was a company that made those full length barrel rib sites and must have partnered with Colt. There are S&W revolvers out there with King sights as well.

 

[mr4pt]

Verified 1939 Colt
Aftermarket grips and sight rail

 

[mr4pt]

Grip looks like something special for a lefty as it looks like it would be terribly uncomfortable for right hand hold.
Caliber? I do not know. Looks like the King Target was a company that made those full length barrel rib sites and must have partnered with Colt. There are S&W revolvers out there with King sights as well.

It’s really not at all uncomfortable to hold right handed as your hand fits comfortably under the thumb rest

 

[Kinglake]

Here is the same model with a serial number close to yours. Caliber states as .32 Colt/.32 S&W Long.

.32 Colt Revolver

 

[mr4pt]

Thanks

I wonder if the custom grips and sight rail decrease the value?

 

[hillbillycycles]

It’s really not at all uncomfortable to hold right handed as your hand fits comfortably under the thumb rest

Pretty neat find regardless. I’ve never owned a Colt but sure wish I’d bought that Diamondback in .22lr just over 10 years ago.

Not sure on value detraction. All looks like it could be period correct and might be really appealing to some collector looking for those variants.

 

[OFD]

Thanks

I wonder if the custom grips and sight rail decrease the value?

Yes, considerably. I’ll get it off your hands for $35.

 

[Saltydog]

Thanks

I wonder if the custom grips and sight rail decrease the value?

They probably will... Nice grips, but made specific for a left handed shooter.
Shouldn't be too hard to locate original style factory grips.
Custom stuff is usually high dollar and nice for the original owner... It seldom transfers its original value.
Nice gun!
I am sure the original owner won some cash on shooting bets in his day...

 

[mr4pt]

I’ve got the info I was needing, thanks guys. I was able to find a colt forum to verify it is what it is.

First colt I’ve ever found. You sure can tell a difference in feel between a colt and a cheaper pistol

 

[Kinglake]

I’ve got the info I was needing, thanks guys. I was able to find a colt forum to verify it is what it is.

First colt I’ve ever found. You sure can tell a difference in feel between a colt and a cheaper pistol

Well now I am curious. What caliber is it? Is it one of the special runs that were mistakenly ordered in .32 instead of .38?

 

[mr4pt]

It’s a 32.

Less than 1000 made

 

[hillbillycycles]

I’ve got the info I was needing, thanks guys. I was able to find a colt forum to verify it is what it is.

First colt I’ve ever found. You sure can tell a difference in feel between a colt and a cheaper pistol

I’ve held a few Colts and own a few S&W’s. Still got the one I got from you. You can tell the quality if you pick up another revolver of less.

I don’t think you’ll have any issue and knowing you with the $10 you got in it you’ll make a profit. Heck, I’ll give you a $100 and then I can worry with it. 😁

 

[mr4pt]

They probably will... Nice grips, but made specific for a left handed shooter.
Shouldn't be too hard to locate original style factory grips.
Custom stuff is usually high dollar and nice for the original owner... It seldom transfers its original value.
Nice gun!
I am sure the original owner won some cash on shooting bets in his day...

Original owner passed away last year. 80 year old man that stored his stuff in a climate controlled facility. The wife knew about the unit but had no idea what was in there and continued to pay on it for about a year then got tired of paying for his “junk” and told the facility to just sell it.

 

[mr4pt]

I’ve held a few Colts and own a few S&W’s. Still got the one I got from you. You can tell the quality if you pick up another revolver of less.

I don’t think you’ll have any issue and knowing you with the $10 you got in it you’ll make a profit. Heck, I’ll give you a $100 and then I can worry with it.

Aw man, I really appreciate that. Are you sure that won’t set you back too much? Might need to work a trade so your not hurt on this deal