Colt Agent 38 Special Revolver Serial Numbers By Year

US Navy Colt model 1889 .38 double action revolver. Revolver features blued finish, walnut grips, and matching serial numbers on frame, cylinder release lever, barrel and crane. “C” inside star ( A.P. Casey– A Colt Sub-Inspector) inspectors mark stamped on left side of frame above grip, on crane, and bottom of barrel. “T” in triangle stamp on cylinder release lever. Bottom of barrel reads: “3567,” “P,” and “C” inside star. Bottom of right grip panel stamped with illegible marking, appears to read: “ISI.” Barrel address reads: “Colt’s PT. F.A. MFG. Co. Hartford CT USA Patented Aug. 5. 1884. Nov. 6. 88. Mar. 5. 95.” With the “95” patent date, it is likely that this revolver was re-arsenalized by the U.S. Navy, and a new barrel installed. The U.S. Navy purchased 5000 of these revolvers, serial numbers in that order ranged from 1-5000. This serial number is “3567.” No visible import markings. Note: The gent that I bought this from described it as a “.38 Special”, but I have not yet checked ut to see if it was altered to .38 Special, or if it is still chambered in .38 Long Colt. Barrel Length: 6″. Serial Number: 3567 | Condition: Very good. Bright bore, with good rifling and some oxidation marks. Metal surfaces show approximately 80% original finish, with some holster wear, and surface scratches. Grips show some handling wear. Mechanically excellent. (EBCS-397)

This revolver was issued to Major General Charles M. Duke in 1969 when he was North Atlantic division engineer in New York City. Diagnostic software definition. Colt Commando Serial Number 2896 - right side. Top of barrel contains patent dates. The number 'USNX9278' is inscribed on the butt of the gun. Left side of frame showing ordnance bomb above cylinder release.

Technically speaking, Colt serial numbers tend jump all over the place with no set pattern. That’s why it’s difficult to understand them without a point of reference. Design changes can also change the look of the serial numbers. For example, there is the issue of the 1970s Colt M1911’s commercial production.
In the mid-1960s, the Detective Special's and Cobra's grip frame was shortened to the same size as that of the Agent. The Cobra was produced in calibers.38 Special, 32 Colt New Police,.22 LR, and a rare few in.38 S&W. The.38 Special Cobra was available in 2, 3, 4, and 5 inch barrel lengths.

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LSB#: 120730TC01

Make: Colt

Model: Commando

Serial Number: 38927

Year of Manufacture: 1942-1943

Caliber: .38 Special

Action Type: Single and Double Action Swing Out Cylinder Revolver

Markings: The right side of the frame along the curve at the hammer is marked “Clarence (Lefty) Gerstner / Officer”. The left side of the barrel is marked “Colt Commando / 38 Special”. The right side is marked “Colt’s Pt. F.A. Mfg. Co. / Hartford, Conn. U.S.A.”. The frame under the arbor is marked “38927”, “D”, and “L”. The arbor is marked “38927”. The front of the cylinder has a “W”, and the rear of the cylinder is marked “P”. The left side of the grip frame under the grip is marked “M”, “C”, and “V”. The inside of the left plastic grip has a molded in number “*”, and the right side “3”.

Barrel Length: 2”

Sights / Optics: This revolver is mounted with a fixed blade front sight, and a trough in the frame rear sight.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered plastic with Colt logos. The checkering is still sharp. There are just a few compression marks on the grip panels. There are no chips cracks or losses. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

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Finish Originality: All Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp and deep. There is minor erosion/fouling in the flats. This is a good shootable bore.

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Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 80% of its metal finish. The high edges of the frame at the barrel, hinge , topstrap and trigger guard show wear, likely from holster use. The cylinder shows wear and thinning, also consistent with holster wear. There is a dragline present . The Screw heads are sharp and not disfigured. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in about Very Good – Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly both single and double action. The lockup is tight. We did not fire this revolver.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

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Our Assessment: coolgunsite.com: “Approximately 50,000 Colt Commando revolvers were purchased by the government during World War II, Colt manufactured these revolvers from 1942-45 and they were used by several government organizations to include the military, defense plant guards, police departments and various governmental security personnel. The Defense Supplies Corporation (DSC) began purchasing firearms for authorized purchasers in October of 1941, in 1942 the Army Ordnance Department took over the responsibility of ordering future revolvers from Colt on the DSC’s behalf. Colt manufactured 2 and 4 inch versions of the Commando with the 2 inch version (AKA-Junior Commando) only being thought to number around 3,000 and valued at 2x the four inch version by collectorrs”.

Our research shows a “Clarence J. Lefty Gerstner” born 1914, died 1994 buried in North Dakota. We cannot find a war record for Mr. Gerstner though he certainly warrants further research. From manatarmsbooks.com “This revolver gave a very good performance and was distributed through Defense Supplies Corporation to police officers, factory guards and other nonmilitary personnel. Military use of this model was not extensive.”. This is a good condition totally functional, collectable revolver. This revolver is still a good choice for concealed car and home defense carry.

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CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This C&R revolver can be transferred in California and can be transferred as a private party transaction (PPT) at our shop in Simi Valley.

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