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United States  Old 1st January 2009, 09:31
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How do you identify Colt 38 super 3rd & 4th models?

According to the Blue Book of Gun Values-
"Pre-war variations are serialized below approx. 37,000."
"The 2nd Model may be differentiated by noticing the heavier barrel and Rampant Colt on right side.
The 3rd Model has a fat barrel with Rampant Colt on left side.
The 4th Model has a thin barrel and Rampant Colt on left side."
My question is, what year did Colt switch to the 4th model thin barrel?
I'm wanting to buy a 1957 Super but can't tell from the photo if it's a 3rd or 4th model.

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United States  Old 1st January 2009, 22:39
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Ok, the gunbroker forum was able to answer my question earlier today.
I withdraw the question from this forum.

 


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