I encourage anyone who has not shot a .38 Super to do so if given the chance, you will love the round afterwards. Thus the six shooter was born. Editors note: This post was originally published in January of 2020. FREE SHIPPING. *Colt Style Belgium ''Texas Ranger'' 38 RevolverThis *Colt Style Belgium ''Texas Ranger'' 38 RevolverThis is a Belgium made Colt western style single and double action revolver. HT110, OW86, W:D71) called Old Lucky, either in a holster on his right side, or, when he was no longer required to ride a horse, simply tucked into his waistband. Following the success of its initial collaboration with Vertx, Premier Body Armor announces its continued partnership. Both can be purchased through the Texas Ranger Museum Gift Shop. *For safetys sake, use Ramped / FULLY supported bbls, (My 1.911s been cut for Para/Clark/Briley style ramps),like Bar.Sto, (My Bar.Stos being fire.lapped / crowned @ 11 degree muzzle, as well as most others, for best accuracy), Wilson.Nowlin, Para.Ord, Springfield, RIA, (EAA/ Tanfoglio, very strong, but different platform, also ramped bbls). The Guns of Frank Hamer - Sight M1911 Stainless hex head grip screws secure the grips he chose: Black/grey G-10 with a Starburst Pattern. Its previous owner was a Texas county sheriff. In the 1920s, Hamer brought law and order to oil towns such as Mexia and Borger. If you want to know more about Glenn Elliiott, he has written two books: A Ranger's Ranger and Still A Ranger's Ranger. Belgian "Texas Ranger" .38 S&W (PR52796) - Collectors Firearms While I like the Para very much, if you are interested in a .38 ACP Super, the readily available Rock Island 1911 is a better choice than hunting down an out-of-production handgun. I had long suspected that this Colt was not a .45 but one of the then new .38 Supers and I had three reasons for believing this. Colt Cobra TT 38 Special +P Rated Double Action Revolver with Black DLC Cylinder $749.00 $619.99; Notify Me When Available; Brand: Colt; Item Number: COBRA-TT2FO; Colt Cobra 38 Special Used Police Trade-in Revolver $699.99; Brand: Colt; Item Number: 169389LW; Colt Cobra 38 Special Double Action Revolver with Wood Grips . Ships from Tallahassee, FL, United States. at the time. Gun Review: Cimarron McCulloch Colt Revolver - The Truth About Guns Its very accurate too, I was easily hitting a bowling pin at 50 yards repeatedly. Adding to the appearance, as well as function, Trace had the normally coated single-side Tactical Thumb Safety, Bullet Proof slide stop, and High-Ride Beavertail Grip Safety replaced with polished stainless steel versions. On April 21, 1906, Hamer enlisted as a Texas Ranger. Factory ammo as you are likely aware is pretty expensive. In those days, Republicans had no possibility of winning a Senatorial race and the ruling ensured that Johnson was elected to the U.S. Senate from Texas. The most fun to shoot pistol i own. 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The Colt Walker was created in the mid-1840s in a collaboration between Texas Ranger Captain Samuel Hamilton Walker (1817-1847) and American firearms inventor Samuel Colt (1814-1862), building upon the earlier Colt Paterson design. With the bull barrel there is no bushing used in the slide so the problem of bushing breakup that some Colt officer-sized guns have experienced is now a thing of the past. There in the case was a Kimber Pro Carry II in stainless, she was a beauty to say the least. Some nations, notably Mexico, prohibit military calibers such as the 9mm and .45, but not the .38 Super. Texas Ranger Colt .45; Texas Ranger Matt Cawthon's M1911; The Guns of the Dillinger Gang; WWI Navy and Marine 1911's; Historic 1911 Pistol Visual Display; Historical Articles On The M1911 Pistol . We are pleased we were able to work in partnership with RR Auction to make the gun legally compliant.. A gentleman in Texas made the gun up for me and I am very happy with it. in 923. The Rangers were dealing with arms smuggling, bandits and bootleggers along the Mexican border. Kimber Custom Shop made only 260 Stainless Gold Match SE II in .38 Super in 2001. heavier recoil spring. NW Nevada. I accidentally bought 38 super rounds through the mail and realized my mistake. Frank Hamer, on the other hand, retired in 1949 and lived in Austin until his death in 1955. He and forty other Rangers resigned to avoid serving under Ma Ferguson. It is made to use Colt 38 Colt Model 1889 U.S. Navy Revolver. Crime was rampant in the Roaring '20s and peace officers found themselves at a disadvantage when armed with revolvers firing the standard round-nosed .38 Special. Thats my take, now take your best shot to change my mind.. Has been in my hip for nearly 20 years loaded with 125 gr Silvertips. 9mm, 45 acp and 40 s&w. *Last, but not the least: CDNN Sports (TX), used to sell genuine, ramped / supported SIG .38 Super bbls for 1.911. Guy I worked for said to try this, a Colt Combat Commander in .38 Super. It can be loaded just like a 9mm with the same bullets and powder. Add to Wish List . Veteran Deputy Bob Alcorn had chugged away with his hefty Browning Automatic Rifle and ripped some respectable holes all the way through the car. Glad both calibers are being produced again in greater numbers. He had great regards for the 38 but seemed to like the 45s more. Rudy Flores. Power factors have dropped and the original power factors surely stretched a gun after a very active season. One is a Taurus and the other is a Colt. Johnson went on to take the Senate seat that he stole from Stevenson and Stevenson retired to Junction, Texas. COLT 1911 38 SUPER STAINLESS . Texas Ranger Jack Dean's Custom 1911 .38 Super. Its low muzzle blast, light recoil and accuracy are hard to duplicate. No9t sure why it didnt catch on here like the 9mm. Buy ammo while supplies last. A gun of that type will shoot a hole right through any bulletproof vest ever made.. Can someone give me an idea of what they are selling for? An old timer gave me several boxes of ammo and I reload as well but it can be hard to find. Ted Hinton, in his book Ambush, declares that two of the Colt automatics at the ambush were .38 Supers. Many of the accusations and dirty tricks that Johnson displayed have become standard protocol for modern day Democrats. Shopping with us is absolutely safe - you never have to worry about credit card safety when shopping here Share your latest AR build or photos from the range with #RangeDayFriday for a chance to win a new firearm! The 38 Super will never die, though, partially because it is the most popular caliber in Mexico. Colt Officers Model "King Super Target" .38 Spl PRICE DROP. Colt 38 Super - Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum Bill was glad to do it. Burley Auction Group * Caspian Arms. Everyone i have let shoot my competition series 38 super have loved it, and likes how accurate it is. Joseph Pinkston in his excellent book, with Robert Cromie, Dillinger, A Short and Violent Life writes of the apprehension of Dillinger gang member Leslie Homer and of his advice given to Racine officers in November of 1933. At the age of 24 years old, Hamer established and maintained order in Navasota. There are a lot of opinions on the .38 Super. Very Fast. TriStar 85680 SPS Vista LNG 1911 Black/CHR 18rd. got one from RIA, chromed and all controls gold plated love it . This new pistol was called the Walker Colt. Red Dot sights and comps to handle the extra gases created when we load. While I enjoy the wonderful 45 cartridge I much prefer the higher capacity and easier control of follow up shots with the 9mm and 38 Super. No FTF, as long as no lead exposed @ tip. It fits like a glove. Most were marked " For .38 Colt Special " which is nothing more than the S&W .38 Special but with a flat nose. Ive never bothered with it and no one I know personally has either. The Starburst Pattern G-10 grips really grabbed and held onto the hand, too. He had already established Ranger contacts, courtesy of another firearm industry name, Chip McCormick, who has ties to the group because of antecedents who were Rangers. They deserve top-notch tools, and Wilson Combat 1911s are that! The unfortunate rarity of any sort of bulk ammunition and the corresponding magazines makes it more of a niche type of weapon but they are worth the extra effort. It is just that ammunition and handguns in this caliber are sometimes difficult to come by. For nay sayers, look at the ballistics compared to a 9mm or .38 Special and you will understand. One is the Colt Competition 1911, one is the Taurus PT and the third one is an EAA Witness, which holds 17 + 1 rounds. With the similarity in parts and components for 1911 manufacturers and ammo makers Im surprised with as much ongoing controversy over the years between effectiveness of 9mm compared to 45 that there hasnt been a resurganceof 38 super that closes that gap, and in some minds exceeds with power, performance and capacity. 10/22 Ruger; 1903 Springfield; 1911 Colt 45; 308 Rifle; 32 Caliber; . Have shot it in bullseye competition and USPSA. The Colt .38-caliber Detectives Special revolver, which was recovered from Parkers body by Texas Ranger Capt. For the max in performance, Buffalo Bore offers high-velocity loads, including a 1,400 fps 115-grain JHP. 38 Super Pistols For Sale - Hinterland Outfitters I rank the .38 Super along with the .45 ACP and the .44 Special as the 3 best calibers in America. The third reason springs from a fortunate experiment done by a friend of mine in 1939 on a dare. Winchester offers FMJ loadings at 1,100 fps, Sig Sauer offers a FMJ loading as well. Colt is known for the engineering, production, and marketing of . Very accurate and reasonable in handling recoil. Love my Colt 1911 in .38 super. The .38 Super was particularly popular in Texas and over 200,000 were produced between 1929 and 1970. I too loved my 38 super but it was notoriously HARD to get right handloading. In mid-March Henry Methvins family contacted law enforcement in Louisiana. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). Hamer used a customized .35 Remington Model 8 semiautomatic rifle with a special-order 15-round magazine. Colt was discontinuing the long-serving .38 ACP automatic and wished to introduce a mid bore to replace it. Your email address will not be published. He had a bar in West Covina Cali. I agree the .38 Super is a fine round in the FWC but I would definitely like to try the standard rounds as well. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Seattle Area Schools Should Prepare for Beslan-style Terror Attacks, Frank Hamer and His Guns; The Moment He Almost Kept LBJ From Stealing an Election hi. The Barrow Gang robbed banks in Oklahoma, Texas and Iowa with Hamer in hot pursuit. No remorse, excelent gun/caliber combination. All rights reserved. Stevenson wanted to examine the tally sheets in the ballot box for Precinct 13; i.e.,fraudulent poll and tally lists for his opponent, then Congressman Lyndon Johnson. I would recommend it for any novice shooter or women; especially the unfortunately short-lived downsized frame which made it an excellent choice for concealed carry or purses. Calling all crime buffs: Here's your shot at history. Full Details More from this Seller. Had some minor feed issues with HP ammo but one of our range guys is a gunsmith. If so Where to get 9mm barrel and what else might be needed for this conversion? as well as lawmen had caught on to bullet proof vests and their resistance to .45 caliber penetration. The Colt Walker, sometimes known as . It only made sense to chamber the 1911 Government Model in a .38 caliber cartridge. By Rick Cartledge. Ive made hits with the Colt at 300 yards using Remington factory 130 grain FMJ. Coke Robert Stevenson (March 20, 1888 June 28, 1975) was the only 20th century Texas politician to serve as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, as Lieutenant Governor and then as governor. COLT SERIES 70 LIMITED EDITION .45 TEXAS LONGHORN . Hamer stuffed a blue steel Colt commercial automatic in his belt and it is this gun that is most interesting to this writer. The answer would be yes. M. T. Gonzaullas, 1921 Thompson Sub-Machine Gun, Ranger H. Purvis, 1950 Colt .38 Super, Ranger Glenn Elliott, 1857 Manhattan Firearms Co. "Navy" Revolver, Capt. Ben in Arizona. The .45 SAA Colt was a mainstay until John Browning completed his 1911 project. with an extra barrel in 9mm. I dont need it for a semi-auto, I need it for a revolver.. Cabelas sales are final, so what do I do now? My son went from a intelegence analyst to a diplomatic security agent and was only allowed a issued 9mm for his side arm. The smaller-diameter .38 Super in its hottest loads offer greater penetration against light cover than the .45 ACP or 9mm cartridges. Saw first 38 super at USPSA match. As a result, the American Tactical recently announced the company will offer two new bolt-action rifle systems from Black Creek Labs. In the latter 1800s, they all but standardized on the Colt Single Action Army revolver and the lever-action Winchester rifle, and when the more powerful box magazine 1895 model came out, they flocked to them so fast that they are prevalent in pictures of Rangers during that period. My father removed this gun from the inside thigh of Bonnie Parker where she had it taped with white, medical, adhesive tape. Clean burning This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic. Hamer only had one good hand left but he dropped his opponent dead. Nevertheless, the brief opportunity to look at the election documents inside the bank was made possible by Hamers 200 yard walk down the center of Alice, Texas with his coat off. We reserve the right to edit as appropriate, delete profane, harassing, abusive and spam comments or posts, and block repeat offenders. The Commander Model 38 Super pistol on the left includes the standard blued finish and checkered wood grips. first time i fired it i couldnt believe how flat shooting it is. Like many lawmen of his era, Hamer adorned Old Lucky with carved pearl stocks,. Ironically, I do. I agree that the round can stand its own with the 9 and .45. $1,836.00. Seller: Cliffs Guns Safes Reloading. In addition, it includes a custom serial number and a commemorative coin with a pouch. Couple tips / strong suggestions: GA Sales: 62. The Colt Six Shooter: A Gun So Heavy, It Takes a Texan - Texas Standard Why so popular South of the border? Belgian Texas Ranger .38 Special 1920s Revolver and quality ammo. Austin called them Rangers because they ranged across the new Republic of Texas in their line of duty. . A .38 Super fired in a .38 ACP could prove disastrous. Nelson killed Federal Agent Baum at Little Bohemia with a .38 Super machine pistol. Throwback Thursday: Does Anyone Still Use the .38 Super? Texas became a proving ground and nearly the only market for Colt's revolutionary product. Your gun and its caliber are a tool to be used for sport shooting, hunting, and self-defense. Ted Kennedy be damned. Gun #: 962326740. Their deaths ended a legendary Depression-era crime spree that spanned the central U.S. and included holdups of more than a dozen banks and scores of small shops and gas stations. At the time, you had to know not to fire a .38 Super in older Colt 1903 pistols. Haha But if its your bag and you can hit what youre aiming for with it, then go for it. Nevertheless, Hamer used buckshot on the crowd and wounded at least two as they charged up the stairs of the courthouse. Have mounted a red dot as my eyes are weaker. WE BUY GUNS!NO COLLECTION TOO BIG OR SMALL, FOR OUR GUNS INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS ALL OF OUR FIREARMS CAN BE PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM OUR DURY'S GUNS WEB-SITE. . COLT 1911 TEXAS RANGER 45 ACP 5" 1 of 500 200th anniversary I have purchase all the cheap stuff, Armscor, Magtech and Aguilla in 125 to 130 grain, you can find it for $15 ish a box. Own a Taurus 1911, and have used it in matches. Home Ammunition Throwback Thursday: Does Anyone Still Use the .38 Super? ATF special agents were then able to obtain an ATF-issued serial number ATF7620091 for RR Auction, which was later stamped onto the revolvers receiver and making it federally compliant for an auction on Sept. 30, when it is expected to fetch upward of $200,000. It was my Grandfathers gun and one of my favorite in the gun safe. Would even use as a carry gun. Great shooter with all loads but it really shines with the 124 gr. "TEXAS RANGER" is on the left side of the barrel. Does Anyone Still Use 38 Super? - The Shooter's Log I now have a 18 shot, 3 caliber 1911. Old-School Guns: .45 Colt, .44 Special, .38 Super - SkyAboveUs The cop in the bunch and 2 of 4 others all had 38 super weapons within a month. Frank Hamer: Legendary Lawman | An Official Journal Of The NRA COLT 1911 TEXAS RANGER 38 SUPER USED GUN INV 219948 - Guns International By doing so, Johnsons legal team got the case in front of Associate Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black. Im not exactly a 9mm or .45 fan either. All comments are held for moderation and will appear after approval. 1894 the family moved to Oxford in Llano County and Frank worked in his dads blacksmith shop. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. This Texas Ranger collector firearm features handsome 24-karat gold decorations, including the hammer, slide stop, safety lock, grip screws, barrel bushing and magazine catch. Colt 1911 in 38 Super - 24hourcampfire , Your email address will not be published. These loads offer excellent feed reliability. Hamer was a cowboy on the Carr Ranch, between Sheffield and Fort Stockton when he captured the horse thief. The police and the Bankers Associations refused to cooperate with Hamers investigation. Love the gun and caliber. According to one of the posters, the reason that the Texas Rangers liked the Super 38 was that it would penetrate car bodies better than other calibers. Governor Moody dispatched more National Guard units and martial law was in effect from May 10 until May 24. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Im glad for that because todays Texas Rangers, just like those hard men who came before, still work in harms way. LBJ won the runoff by only 87 votes out of a total of 988,295. Its worth considering that Dan Wesson makes several 1911s in .38 Super including the Guardian, a lightweight Commander type. I loved my .38 super so much i bought a colt competition series a few years ago. Item Number: O1911C-SS38-DHM. Add to this, all his SAA pistols were short barreled. The .38 ACP fired a 130-grain bullet at 1,100 fps. After acquiring his first Wilson Combat pistol, Trace McDonald started competing in USPSA matches. Competition shooters are .38 Super Auto fanatics. Though Clyde and Bonnie escaped the Sowers ambush by Dallas County authorities in November of 1933, Clyde ditched his shot up car near the Ft. Worth Pike and commandeered a less damaged car to make good their flight to freedom. I even doubt his first efforts at pistolsmithing caused anyone to say, Hey, why dont you found a world-class pistolsmithing company? Many handgun aficionados did kitchen table pistolsmithing then, usually inspired by George Nontes Pistolsmithing. Fortas advised them to make an argument to a Court of Appeals judge that they knew would quickly rule against Johnson- thereby avoiding the usual delays that occur when judges take cases under advisement- often for days and weeks- during which the deadline for getting on the ballot would be lost for LBJ. Texas Rangers are an independent lotalways have beenperhaps from that time alone riding horseback across the vast expanse of Texas. I would have expected he would have carried a 4 inch Triplelock. My platform I shoot the Super in is from Tanfoglio. Hughes trial was scheduled for trial within a week and a mob gathered outside the jail every night. The 38 Super fills the bill here. Choose the best gun for you needs with respect of your physical and shooting abilities and select the caliber best suited for the most likely application you could find yourself in. over the 45ACP, and got one. I couldnt ask for more. We used to do some long-range shooting with handguns when I was in college. That afternoon, the lynch mob threw gasoline into the courthouse; the rangers attempted to rescue the prisoner while the mob prevented firemen from putting out the fire and cut their hoses. Serial numbers 1TR to 200TR were reserved for the deluxe engraved examples. Colt .38 Super SN:1575 MFG:1929 Colt. I find very few people casually shoot the Super. Sold my Glock 17 (after 15 years of daily service as my carry gun) and bought a new Tangfoglio Combat 38 Super. Lastly, a coated Speed Chute mag well was added to smooth-out reloads. Seller: Craig Barter. Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. There were about five men directly in Hamers path wearing guns. Posts: 24,416. Adding a stainless-steel Tactical Ambidextrous Thumb Safety accommodated his left-handedness. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Guns International #: 101277151 Seller's Inventory #: 219948. This beautiful Colt was shipped to a hardware store in 1932 in El Paso, Texas for Texas Ranger Ralph Rohatsch, who at the time was a member of the Texas Highway Patrol.. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The result, no matter which Wilson Combat pistol, is a piece of fighting equipmentalmost a piece of artdesigned and built to work every time the trigger is pulled. Where in AZ do you live? I have a rule for my autos: after it fits in the cartridge gauge, I still load them into a clip and prove they can chamber. This is an easier cartridge to master than the .45 and has two more rounds of magazine capacity. Texas Rangers are an independent lotalways have beenperhaps from that time alone riding horseback across the vast expanse of Texas. The crowd threw stones at the courthouse, forced the doors to the courtroom corridor and rushed toward the courtroom. I hunted for years to find a 1911 in .38 Super I could afford. The .38 Super is more powerful than the 9mm Luger and only a little, if any, more difficult to handle. American Handgunner Playin' Favorites - American Handgunner Guns Of The Texas Rangers - Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Additionally, its a remarkably easy cartridge to handload with good results. It is my go to cartridge and has been for years. .38 Super 1911 Pistols (19 Products) Filter By . I usually load to USPSA Major PF using .38 Super Comp brass.
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