colt officers model fourm

AULefty · 03-22-2007, 11:46 AM

I own an Officers Model in .38 Colt, don't know the year of manufacture, but its a flat latch. It functions fine, locks up tight, etc. I don't shoot it very often because of its age, but I've noticed before ejecting the empties, one primer will show a deeper indentation than the others. I would appreciate any help as to what is causing this. The primer isn't punctured, just deeply indented. Thanks in advance.

dfariswheel · 03-22-2007, 04:03 PM

First, make sure it always on the same chamber.

If it is, it's likely some odd-ball problem with the cylinder, but what I couldn't even guess at without actually seeing the gun.

For a date of manufacture, check the number here:
http://proofhouse.com/colt/

AULefty · 03-23-2007, 06:02 AM

It does occur in the same chamber; I failed to note that in my initial post. I don't know of any local smiths that can work on these guns. I need to decide if I want to send it off to one of the Colt smiths referenced on the forum or just leave it as is. I checked the site you provided and it is a 1904 make. Thanks for your response.

AULefty · 03-23-2007, 06:09 AM

It does occur in the same chamber; I failed to note that in my initial post. I don't know of any local smiths that can work on these guns. I need to decide if I want to send it off to one of the Colt smiths referenced on the forum or just leave it as is. I checked the site you provided and it is a 1904 make. Thanks very much for your response.

dfariswheel · 03-23-2007, 03:36 PM

Colt will no longer work on the older guns.

I recommend Pittsburgh Handgun Headquarters, or Cylinder & Slide.

03-22-2007, 11:46 AM	#1
AULefty Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4	Colt Officers Model I own an Officers Model in .38 Colt, don't know the year of manufacture, but its a flat latch. It functions fine, locks up tight, etc. I don't shoot it very often because of its age, but I've noticed before ejecting the empties, one primer will show a deeper indentation than the others. I would appreciate any help as to what is causing this. The primer isn't punctured, just deeply indented. Thanks in advance.

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03-22-2007, 04:03 PM	#2
dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,417	First, make sure it always on the same chamber. If it is, it's likely some odd-ball problem with the cylinder, but what I couldn't even guess at without actually seeing the gun. For a date of manufacture, check the number here: http://proofhouse.com/colt/

03-23-2007, 06:02 AM	#3
AULefty Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4	It does occur in the same chamber; I failed to note that in my initial post. I don't know of any local smiths that can work on these guns. I need to decide if I want to send it off to one of the Colt smiths referenced on the forum or just leave it as is. I checked the site you provided and it is a 1904 make. Thanks for your response.

03-23-2007, 06:09 AM	#4
AULefty Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4	It does occur in the same chamber; I failed to note that in my initial post. I don't know of any local smiths that can work on these guns. I need to decide if I want to send it off to one of the Colt smiths referenced on the forum or just leave it as is. I checked the site you provided and it is a 1904 make. Thanks very much for your response.

03-23-2007, 03:36 PM	#5
dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,417	Colt will no longer work on the older guns. I recommend Pittsburgh Handgun Headquarters, or Cylinder & Slide.