Wow! Great shooter with all loads but it really shines with the 124 gr. I shoot 100 rds a week so ammo is not a problem: plenty of choices at moderate prices. Out of stock View Details . Very inexpensively made and prone to breakage with no parts availability. I figured that if you go oddball with the Super, why go very normal with a 1911? Stephen F. Austin probably never anticipated the historical impact of his organizing a small civilian group to provide protection for immigrants into Tejas. Every man in the West wanted one. Regardless, once you get the brass, a Super can be just as economical to shoot as a 9mm. These loads offer excellent feed reliability. The .38 Super was particularly popular in Texas and over 200,000 were produced between 1929 and 1970. Muzzle brake . Inside the slide is a heavy tapered (cone) barrel, running above a standard-length recoil spring guide rod with an open-end reverse plug. "Bob" Berryman in 1969 and production began in 1970 with a total of 1,000 manufactured. Ben in Arizona. At the age of 24 years old, Hamer established and maintained order in Navasota. He ordered the lower courts injunction stayed, and the ruling was upheld by the Supreme Court. Git!, he admonished and then, Fall back!. Nelson killed Federal Agent Baum at Little Bohemia with a .38 Super machine pistol. The stage was now set for Frank Hamer to accept a commission to hunt down the Barrow Gang as a special investigator for the prison system. This is an easier cartridge to master than the .45 and has two more rounds of magazine capacity. Hi Ben, email me at bowhuntr1959@yahoo.com if you are interested in selling your 38 super ammo. The article covers the bases pretty well the 38 super is to a 9mm what the 357 is to the 38 splin short more bang. 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. 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. I liked it so much I bought the other three calibers when released. My carry ammo has .357 Magnum power and 17 rounds in the magazine what is not to like? 1939 Super .38 serial number 32239 - in new condition with original box, . Ive shot it a few times but have semi-retired the gun because of age and value but its still a good shooter. I bought a gun to fit my mistake,and dont regret it ,shoots dead accurate and hardly any recoil. He had a bar in West Covina Cali. The .45 SAA Colt was a mainstay until John Browning completed his 1911 project. In hot summer days it rests, replaced by a 38 Spl snubnose. There were about five men directly in Hamers path wearing guns. Accuracy is pretty good. I have two .38 Supers and both are Great shooters. A question that comes up around gun shops is, Who still uses the .38 Super, if anyone? I am one of the users of this fine cartridge, and while I appreciate the grand old .38 Super, or Super .38 as it is variously called, it is probably not a caliber I recommend for most shooters. Got out and bought a new Glock as they were the new kids on the block. It fits like a glove. I couldnt ask for more. Why so popular South of the border? This gun is in excellent condition and is covered by Dury's Lifetime Warranty. Not many local gun stores stock them, so you may have to shop around. Have a EAA Witness Compact converted to 38 Super and it is a tack driver. Serial Colt Model 1889 U.S. Navy Revolver. Finding specific guns right now is a be-otch. 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. 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. 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. The polished blued finish is accented by a bordered golden rampant colt, Texas flag, and vine and leaf engravings, pairing a timeless elegance with . His entrance into politics commenced when local leaders asked Hamer to catch a crew of rustlers that included the son of a prominent ranching family. Shop 38 super pistols online at Hinterland Outfitters from brands like Armscor, EAA, Colt, Dan Wesson, and many more! The information provided here does not represent the views of Cheaper Than Dirt! It is just that ammunition and handguns in this caliber are sometimes difficult to come by. I own 2 Colt 1911 ( gov model and custom shop) and they are amazing! 1911forum is your friend. Action works in both single and double action. Previously sold. They seem to have been imported during the 1930's, designed to look roughly like a Colt Single Action ( for the cowboy fans ) but in double action. Posts: 24,416. After that the reputation of the weapon (and my dad) seemed to quiet things down nicely. Its worth considering that Dan Wesson makes several 1911s in .38 Super including the Guardian, a lightweight Commander type. You cant beat going online to find a gun that youre looking for, and I can just about guarantee that youd find 38 Supers on GunBroker, to name just one place. Does anyone know how I can obtain ammunition ? One is a Taurus and the other is a Colt. As to the rifles ability to tear holes in a V8 Ford, Frank Hamer had an unimpeachable source Clyde Barrow. I haven't had any issues whatsoever and have a good 3k rounds of this stuff thru my 2 guns. The Ranger Connection Seller: Cliffs Guns Safes Reloading. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The Texas Rangers may also have been the first law enforcement . Ive had it since 1979 and love it. And one has a fitted Minor slide for a Minor Power Factor. Shot at point blank range, Hamer snatched the jammed gun out of the assassins hand when a second assailant started blazing away at Hamer. It would eat the center out of targets with factory loads to 15 yards if one did his part. For most of my life, old-timers and shooters have called the cartridge the .38 Super and the handgun the Super .38.The proper name is the .38 ACP Super. used to rainbow trajectories with 45, I have one and love it mine is a rock island sometimes hard to find ammo. Revolver has approximately 50% original blue. The Colt .38 Super Model Automatic pistol was first introduced in 1929 as a variation on the Colt Government Model 45 but chambered for the powerful new 38 Super cartridges. Hamer, by then an accomplished detective and gunfighter, studied the way in which Barrow made a wide circle along certain state borders. Hamer and Stevenson were both tall with big shoulders and carried themselves in a way that stated they meant business. My son went from a intelegence analyst to a diplomatic security agent and was only allowed a issued 9mm for his side arm. I usually load to USPSA Major PF using .38 Super Comp brass. Can a 9mm barrel be used in a Metro Arms 1911 38 super? and quality ammo. Serial numbers 1TR to 200TR were reserved for the deluxe engraved examples. Exclusive deals, discounts, new product launches, coupon codes and more. Market data provided by Factset. Several variations of the Colt .38 Super guns were introduced. The gang murdered two Texas Highway Patrol officers at Grapevine, Texas. And an interesting thing that I hope is pure BS was that my FFL dealer told me when I got the .38 Super that buying it was going to cause the ATFE to keep a close eye on me because its such a popular gun south of the border, used by the drug cartels, and since I live in Arizona, the ATFE folks would be watching me, as though I was gun dealer or drug runner, I guess! And it was so heavy that Colt said it would take a "Texan to shoot it.". *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. When expecting a gunfight, he also took a .44 S&W Hand-Ejector revolver with 6.5 barrel for backup. The Colt Walker, sometimes known as . I think the fact that during the 60s 38 Super kinda faded and like I said the ammo wasnt really easy to get. Ahhhh, the good old days. This P320 features a custom engraved slide with the quote "one riot, one ranger" on the side and a Texas Ranger badge on the top. Complementing the overall design are the handsome rosewood grips checkered in the classic "double diamond" pattern on this Colt .45 Pistol. In 1948, Hamer accompanied Gov. The .38 ACP fired a 130-grain bullet at 1,100 fps. I too loved my 38 super but it was notoriously HARD to get right handloading. Hamer also took off his own coat and displayed the weapon that he was still authorized to carry in retirement as a Special Ranger employed by the Texas Oil Company. In my shooting experience, people have either never heard of the round, remember it being mentioned in passing, or go through a few hundred rounds of it a week for USPSA or something similar. Energy equals the current watered-down .357 Magnum. Is there a reference for the 6 1/2 inch Triplelock? Known as Mr. Texas, Stevenson represented a kind of independent thinking in politics that makes it now seem inevitable that he and his old hunting partner, Frank Hamer, would be destined to walk down the streets of Alice together under the hard stares of George Parrs pistoleros most of whom were armed with rifles and shotguns. Its a little bulky for concealed carry, but its under the seat of whatever vehicle I happen to be driving. Cylinders are all very good, bore has some pitting. Campfire Ranger. I use the Colt Combat Commander. I fit a Super 38 barrel to it and a 1lb. Regarding Bobs message from about an hour and a half ago, I dont think you should even bother with shopping around, especially for a caliber you wont find everywhere, like you would a 9mm or .45 ACP. Second, gangster use of the .38 Super to telling effect was known and thugs had even hammered the .38 Super into the extremely deadly machine pistol configuration. Out of stock. For more information, please call our knowledgeable staff about our Colt guns today at (877) 214-9327 or feel free to send us email inquiry at info@collectorsfirearms.com. Love the gun and caliber. I took it to a local range to shoot it and instantly fell in love. Paul Harrell has good things to say about the cartridge if you look him up. The Colt Monitor: A Rare Improved BAR DPS Texas Rangers (1935-present) Handguns 1950 Colt .38 Super, Ranger Glenn Elliott Colt Commander Model Longarms 2006 Bushmaster M4 Rifle 2011 LaRue .308 Rifle Other firearms of interest, either not in the museum collection or not on display. 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. Notify Me When Available. Read the article about the Amy McNeil Kidnapping. These grips dont just look good, they provide exceptional control. We are pleased we were able to work in partnership with RR Auction to make the gun legally compliant.. Ive always wanted to experience the Super and am glad I did it. The lynching of a black prisoner in Sherman started when George Hughes, a farm hand, admitted to raping a white woman. Clean burning But is . First, gangsters (Dillinger, Nelson, etc.) I have had the itch for a cap & ball revolver and I can't even find those (or at least not the one's I'm lookin for). Love my Colt 1911 in .38 super. 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 an EAA Witness in 38 super ,thats right a HI CAP! The March, 1992 issue of Guns and Ammo's " HANDGUNS FOR SPORT AND DEFENSE " magazine contains an interview with Frank Hamer Jr. who confirmed that his father's Colt was a .38 Super. Is it good for self-defense? Colt 1911 Heritage .38 Super Full-Size Stainless Pistol with Custom Scroll Engraving Notify Me When Available; Brand: Colt; Item Number: O1911C-SS38-DHM; Colt 1911 Government 38 Super Semi-Auto Pistol with Blued Finish and Wood Grips $949.99; Notify Me When Available; Hamer also provided a restraining influence during a Depression era race riot. Out of stock. Out of stock. I carry either an XDS in 45 auto or my Nighthawk in 38 super nearly every day. I always loved that pistol. *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). Ironically, they may be a better choice again given the advancements in bullet design. A tribute to the revered Commercial Government Model pistols of the past, the 1911 Classic features the Series 70 firing system and rollmarks, national match barrel, staked on front sights, and spurred hammer. It has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and clarity. It was my Grandfathers gun and one of my favorite in the gun safe. Great caliber! Some big news for trigger pullers recently from the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Its a good-looking pistol! Most competitive race guns at that time were using nothing but .38 Super. I have heard all the bull about the 9mm. Perusing the museum, which is an absolute must for anyone living in Texas or simply traveling Interstate 35, I found one sole surviving 1860 Army full fluted cylinder Colt. There is also a brief history after that on the Colt Commander. Below this was a lightweight aluminum-alloy frame, with a flat-black Armor Tuff finish, making the package lighter on the belt and giving a striking appearance. I fitted a .38 Super barrel and stronger spring. It was the only pistol chambered for .38 Super that I ever shot until I got one. Guns International #: 101277151
Seller's Inventory #: 219948. In 1971, they received an out-of-court settlement. I have three .38 Supers, a Star, Colt 1911 Govt and Kimber Gold Match SE II from their custom shop. Local Storage seems to be disabled in your browser. Jun 25, 2019. There in the case was a Kimber Pro Carry II in stainless, she was a beauty to say the least. Gun is heavy but soaks recoil nicely, shoots straight. Home Ammunition Throwback Thursday: Does Anyone Still Use the .38 Super? John B. Jones, 1860 Colt Army Richards Transition Revolver, 1878 Smith & Wesson New Model No. Its previous owner was a Texas county sheriff. Home Texas Ranger Museum Artifacts & Exhibits Firearms Colt 38 Super . Hinton requested a BAR because he knew that the lawmen would be up against more than one BAR that Barrow had stolen from a National Guard armory and with which Barrow had already gunned down several peace officers. The .45 SAA Colt was a mainstay until John Browning completed his 1911 project. One can assume this must have been at a bit of a distance or Hamer hit him in the legs as apparently the guy lived. All-carbon-steel construction, excluding the hand-fitted, stainless-steel match barrel, is standard on the Professional, and a liberal coating of Armor-Tuff finish is applied to frame and slide, in matching or contrasting colors. Like many lawmen of his era, Hamer adorned Old Lucky with carved pearl stocks,. NO COLLECTION TOO BIG OR SMALL 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..
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