He had to pull it on several occasions, but only used it 3 or 4 times. Thanks, Matt. Good choices! It fits like a glove. However, the .38 Super suffered in popularity after the introduction of the .357 Magnum. Hamer, by then an accomplished detective and gunfighter, studied the way in which Barrow made a wide circle along certain state borders. Guy I worked for said to try this, a Colt Combat Commander in .38 Super. Accuracy is pretty good. The caliber saw extensive use in the hands of the FBI and figured into the demise of dangerous fugitives such as Baby Face Nelson. At about 9:15 AM just after the thundering torrent of lead subsided, Frank Hamer, Sr. approached the 1934 Ford V8 with his 1911 style .38 Super drawn. Lastly, a coated Speed Chute mag well was added to smooth-out reloads. Guns International #: 101277151 Seller's Inventory #: 219948. A few ago I traded for a RIA 22TCM/9mm combo. 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. I shoot the .38 Super from a couple of Tanfoglios. Hamers first stint as a Texas Ranger was with Captain John H. Rogerss Company C. In his first assignment he put a stop to murders and riots in the Rio Grande Valley that, notwithstanding the efforts of federal troops, had been raging unabated for many months. I now have a 18 shot, 3 caliber 1911. Gun #: 999474294. Veteran Deputy Bob Alcorn had chugged away with his hefty Browning Automatic Rifle and ripped some respectable holes all the way through the car. Also W.C. combat hammer. Categories: Semi Auto Pistols Condition: New Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 El Samuel Colt Caliber: 38 Super Auto +P SKU: 098289112774 MPN: O1911C-38-ESB UPC: 098289112774 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). At the time, you had to know not to fire a .38 Super in older Colt 1903 pistols. The idea of the Texas Ranger Commemorative Colt Single Action Army revolver was conceived by Charles Schreiner III and Robert B. In those days officers from one state were legally prohibited from chasing suspects across the border of another state. Following the success of its initial collaboration with Vertx, Premier Body Armor announces its continued partnership. This Colt was Ranger Rohatsch's carry gun, and shows the wear!!! Belgian made six shot revolver. The Gun Control Act of 1968 requires firearm manufacturers to place serial numbers on firearms and made firearms with removed, obliterated or altered serial numbers illegal to possess. From what I have read, 1911s in .38 Super were the most popular contraband in Obamas Fast and Furious debacle. Add to this, all his SAA pistols were short barreled. Played by Faye Dunaway in the 1967 classic film Bonnie and Clyde, Parker was glamorized as a chain-smoking, gun-toting gangster gal even though historians doubt that she played a key role in the gang. 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. *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). Firing System: External Hammer Frame Material: Steel Magazine Type: Single Stack Magazine Barrel Configuration: Single Rifled Barrel: Yes Minimum Pull Length: 0 in. By doing so, Johnsons legal team got the case in front of Associate Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black. Description: Belgium Texas Ranger 38 COLT SPL. I usually carry the handgun with Wilson Combat magazines. It features straight-to-the-rear trigger compression, a low bore axis, a grip that fits most hands well, and excellent speed into action. There were about five men directly in Hamers path wearing guns. in 923. 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. After the Texas Rangers returned here safely, she (with the help of her father) gave each of the Ranger's involved an engraved Colt Commander. FREE SHIPPING. I presently shot mostly bullseye. 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. Engraved First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver Owned by Two Generations of Texas Rangers and Inscribed to Legendary Texas Ranger Joaquin Jackson with His Badge and Personalized Tooled Leather Holster and Extensive Documentation Auction Date: December 1, 2017 Estimated Price: $ 4,500 - $ 6,500 Price Realized: Details If so, Ill take it off your hands. It made an excellent weapon for aircrew members, combat medics , radiomen and machine gunners. An excellent representative for Wilson Combat! There are a fair number of barrels available from several manufacturers at a price point from $51 up too the $250 range. Hinton called his Congressman, got a BAR from the government and a back seat full of ammunition, and learned how to shoot the roaring automatic rifle.. But is . Judge Carter stopped the trial and planned a change of venue. His favorite longarm was a .30-30 Winchester M1894 lever-action rifle. first time i fired it i couldnt believe how flat shooting it is. There is nothing wrong with the .38 ACP Super, to use its proper name. 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. The first consideration is a 38 Super barrel. Colt's Manufacturing Company, LLC (CMC, formerly Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company) is an American firearms manufacturer, founded in 1855 by Samuel Colt and is now a subsidiary of Czech holding company Colt CZ Group.It is the successor corporation to Colt's earlier firearms-making efforts, which started in 1836. They deserve top-notch tools, and Wilson Combat 1911s are that! I am a reloader and shoot it all the time. The smaller-diameter .38 Super in its hottest loads offer greater penetration against light cover than the .45 ACP or 9mm cartridges. And Its got plenty of rounds. Shot the 9mm and after cleaning put in the 38 super and havent changed it back. As for the loads, the .38 ACP Super is a bit hotter than the 9mm at the top end. The town had seen over one hundred men killed in shootouts but the town became tame while Hamer was the city marshal. Fortunately, the Texas Ranger Museum and Hall of Fame in Waco, Texas would prove to be a valuable resource. Paul Harrell has good things to say about the cartridge if you look him up. 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 . Additionally, its a remarkably easy cartridge to handload with good results. The loading gate is loose when down. Full Details More from this Seller. The answer would be yes. The Para-Ordnance is an eye-catching pistol that has proven completely reliable, reasonably accurate, and a great deal of fun. Hamer spent 27 years with the Rangers. COLT 1911 38 SUPER STAINLESS . Regardless, any load tested had more than enough accuracy to put paid to a miscreant. The first practical revolving-cylinder handgun was invented in 1831 by Samuel Colt of Hartford, Connecticut, and patented on February 25, 1836, the year of the Texas Revolution. Needless to say, a less than nice neighborhood. In 1948, Stevenson led the Democratic primary with 39.7% to 33.7% against Lyndon B. Johnson. Frank Hamer, on the other hand, retired in 1949 and lived in Austin until his death in 1955. The most fun to shoot pistol i own. Add to Wish List. 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. Great Britain took delivery of 1429 1911s in .38 Super in the 30s to . And one has a fitted Minor slide for a Minor Power Factor. I love my 38 supers! The Rock Island is a fun gun to fire and use. Disenchanted with the Democratic Party, Coke Stevenson supported Republicans for the rest of his life, including John Tower for the Senate and Nixon and Goldwater for the presidency. It is a great, slim design and functions flawlessly like most Colts. Ha. Colt 1911C Government ,.38 Super, 5" Barrel, Blue, Semi-Auto . The gun men fell back but then they tried to follow Stevenson into the bank. Every man in the West wanted one. Okay, here are the generals I think people will say about the Super: its an accurate, well developed round with an extensive commercial and handload database. The Texas Rangers may also have been the first law enforcement . I request a letter from Colt on all pre-war Super .38s as many were carried by various LEOs. In her first term as governor of Texas, Gov. Im not exactly a 9mm or .45 fan either. Competition shooters are .38 Super Auto fanatics. Ben in Arizona. Buy ammo while supplies last. The first thing on the list is determining the parts needed to make the transition to 38 Super. Advice: Buy ammo when ever you find a good price ( I need to start reloading again). His trial practice in Texas made him one of the greatest trial lawyers ever to try a case in a state known for famous trial lawyers. Still use it? He ordered the lower courts injunction stayed, and the ruling was upheld by the Supreme Court. It proved an effective and easy to shoot defensive cartridge. The Rangers were dealing with arms smuggling, bandits and bootleggers along the Mexican border. Thus, Johnson was off the ballot in the general election unless Johnson could do something quickly. Midwestern banks were easy picking for a gang that outgunned the cops with fully automatic 30.06 Browning Automatic Rifles and fast cars. Just pick up your brass. I pretty much fell in love with the Colt 1911 38 Super I have. Finding specific guns right now is a be-otch. Working primarily along the South Texas border, Hamer became known as an expert shot. I would have expected he would have carried a 4 inch Triplelock. I have three .38 Supers and enjoy them very much. got one from RIA, chromed and all controls gold plated love it . Its true, the cartels love it because it is a non-military caliber and subsequently not banned in Mexico. Some are accurate, but most require a Bar-Sto barrel for best results. 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. When asked why he carried Colt's .45 Government Model, he replied in typical Ranger fashion 'Because they don't make a Colt .46!' Texas . In 1928, The Texas Bankers Association gave rewards to officers that set up certain petty criminals to be killed so that corrupt police officers could collect the rewards and pay finders fees. It is a popular caliber in countries that ban civilian ownership of military caliber weapons. Barrow, Parker and associate Jimmy Mullens engineered the Eastham prison farm escape and freed Raymond Hamilton, Henry Methvin, Hilton Bybee and Joe Palme. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. Campfire Ranger. GA Sales: 3370. ATF understands the importance of this historically significant firearm, Guy Thomas, Special Agent in Charge of the ATFs Boston field division, said in a news release. The Shooter's Log, is to provide informationnot opinionsto our customers and the shooting community. 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. Problem is, they are extremely hard to find now, especially the Colt Gold Cup Trophy. No remorse, excelent gun/caliber combination. I have heard all the bull about the 9mm. Four of his five brothers also became Texas Rangers. Colt .38 Super sn 44602 - shipped August 22,1947 to Peden Iron & Steel Company, Houston, Texas in a 50 gun shipment. I think the fact that during the 60s 38 Super kinda faded and like I said the ammo wasnt really easy to get. Thank you for the review. According to Rick Cartledge in THE GUNS OF FRANK HAMER: Frank Hamer Jr., a distinguished lawman in his own right, gave a filmed interview in which he showed the nimble .35 that his father had bought especially to go after Bonnie and Clyde. Kimber Custom Shop made only 260 Stainless Gold Match SE II in .38 Super in 2001. Historically, thats why it was created. And of course, all of the preceding is fitted by one of Wilson Combats skilled smiths, using CNC-machined internal parts, and the entire package dehorned. Tanfoglio makes a modern double-action handgun chambered in .38 Super. Along with extra magazines. John B. Jones, 1860 Colt Army Richards Transition Revolver, 1878 Smith & Wesson New Model No. These Supers belonged to Nelson and were assembled from kits made by the Monarch Gun Company of Hollywood, California by underworld gunsmith H. S. Lebman of Texas. Not much more if any discernable recoil and I have had several shoulder surgeries and doesnt bother me. While the first Wilson Combat pistol that started his journey to Wilson-Combat Rangers pistols was a CQB, Trace McDonald chose a built-to-order Professional Model. Today, Texas DPS issues Sig Sauer pistols in .357 Sig, undeniably robust, and potent, equipment. However, as an elite division, the Rangers are allowed some latitude in what they carry, and a large number choose the 1911. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic. It was shipped to McBride's Guns, Inc. in Austin, Texas, on March 24, 1984. 's blog. I urge the reader to read on with curiosity and understanding. 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. and quality ammo. Had some minor feed issues with HP ammo but one of our range guys is a gunsmith. What drew me to the round was the cool history and the cool factor (and yeah, its cool, lol). Great decision on my part for sure! He had great regards for the 38 but seemed to like the 45s more. Browse our ever-growing inventory of popular pistols like the Defender, Gold Cup, Mustang, and other. There can be no other gun with a closer association to Bonnie Parker than the one taped to her body at her death.. Shortly thereafter, many Rangers adopted the platform, first in .45 Auto, later in the .38 Super. 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. My harem of 1911s that I shoot regularly include 45s, three 9mm and two 38 Supers. Still. Is there a reference for the 6 1/2 inch Triplelock? The guy swung the axe and Hamer blasted him. B. Gillett, 1911 Colt Pistols, Capt. I figured that if you go oddball with the Super, why go very normal with a 1911? Cheaper Than Dirt has a plethora of excellent .38 Super ammo in stock, as well as a TON of reloading stuff. When Stevenson sent lawyers to Alice demanding to see the voting records (pursuant to Texas voting statutes) their lawful demands were refused. GA Sales: 62. Over the years, the pistol was chambered for .45 ACP, .38 Super, 9 mm, .22 LR and various. , https://www.texasranger.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Firearms-Colt-Super38-1024x671.jpg. [which also headspaces on the case mouth like the 38 soup, and probably will have the same issues for me, but I long for a new reloading challenge]. This new pistol was called the Walker Colt. The third reason springs from a fortunate experiment done by a friend of mine in 1939 on a dare. After months of pondering if I should, I finally gave in and bought the Kimber. used to rainbow trajectories with 45, I have one and love it mine is a rock island sometimes hard to find ammo. I have been reloading .38 Super since 1982 and find it to be a great round, very accurate and hits harder than 9mm. He hated political corruption as much as he hated murder and the other lawless activities that characterized Texas in the early Twentieth Century. Thus the six shooter was born. I rank the .38 Super along with the .45 ACP and the .44 Special as the 3 best calibers in America. In the 1911, there is no penalty for using the .38 Super over the 9mm. However, for the hunt on Bonnie & Clyde, he replaced the S&W revolver with a .38 Colt Super Auto pistol (pp. It would eat the center out of targets with factory loads to 15 yards if one did his part. At about 9:15 AM just after the thundering torrent of lead subsided, Frank Hamer, Sr. approached the 1934 Ford V8 with his 1911 style .38 Super drawn. Since then I now buy nothing but 38 super mags for both the 9mm/38 Supers, and have never had any feeding issues in the 9mm with either 115 or 124 gr. Parker was just 24 when she and Barrow died in a hail of gunfire after being ambushed by law enforcement authorities in Louisiana. Hi Ben, email me at bowhuntr1959@yahoo.com if you are interested in selling your 38 super ammo. A 2.5 to 3-inch group for five shots at 25 yards is the standard. I had Republic Forge build me a 1911 in 9mm and also included the 38 super barrel and spring. Editors note: This post was originally published in January of 2020. Like other Hamer biographers, Boesseneker confirms the famed ranger's favorite sidearm was a Colt Single Action Army .45 with a 4-3/4-inch barrel and Type C (almost full coverage) engraving, which Hamer nicknamed "Old Lucky." A few years ago, his SAA revolver sold at auction for $165,000. But read the ballistics on the 38 Super and the info on Genitron: 1350fps with 500ftlbs in a 124 grain, half the recoil in a 1911 govt. One often hears that the Texas Rangers and other Texans were among Colt's best customers for the early Super .38. It is also doubtful John Moses Browning expected that his most famous and enduring creation, the 1911, would be alive and kicking, with no signs of retiring, nearly 100 years after he finished the last of the Armys requested improvements. 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. 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. I have 2 Kimber 38 Supers and love them. Shoot 38 Super most of the time rather Love the gun and the round and have no View Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. , This is a great history of a very great man fighting bad men including LBJ and the criminal democratic party, Your email address will not be published. There are a lot of opinions on the .38 Super. In addition, it includes a custom serial number and a commemorative coin with a pouch. I still shoot it and it is my preferred 1911. bullets topping 1400 fps. Serial Number: NONE. The Barrow Gang robbed banks in Oklahoma, Texas and Iowa with Hamer in hot pursuit. Austin called them Rangers because they ranged across the new Republic of Texas in their line of duty. Some big news for trigger pullers recently from the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Barrel is marked "Texas Ranger". When you read the engraving it will bring a tear to your eyes. remarkably easy to handload. I dont need it for a semi-auto, I need it for a revolver.. Cabelas sales are final, so what do I do now? Red Dot sights and comps to handle the extra gases created when we load. Very accurate and reasonable in handling recoil. For general use, I most often practice with a FMJ loading. The 38 super is fantastic. He is buried in Austin. Tangfolio Match Elite chambered in 9mm. I sometimes wonder if it will gain some steam among conventional shooters like the 10mm has. 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. WE BUY GUNS! Great shooter with all loads but it really shines with the 124 gr. I know lots of times my Super rides to the range right beside my G20. Hamer took such murder and corruption personally and wrote a detailed expos of the the bankers murder machine which he handed out in Austin. Fact is, its like the .357 magnum or at least the .357 SIG in 1911s. This is a neat cowboy revolver from Europe! I agree that the round can stand its own with the 9 and .45. Bring out the 38 super for fun matches. Its worth considering that Dan Wesson makes several 1911s in .38 Super including the Guardian, a lightweight Commander type. Thats my take, now take your best shot to change my mind.. Hamer was also an officer for Harris County before joining the Rangers again in 1915 and was assigned to patrol the South Texas border around Brownsville. The Colt .38-caliber Detectives Special revolver, which was recovered from Parkers body by Texas Ranger Capt. Five days later Barrow and Methvin killed Constable Cal Campbell and kidnapped Commerce, Oklahoma Chief of Police Percy Boyd. When we lived in Oklahoma City, the guys I shot with were always giving me a hard time about my Colt in 38 Super. My gun likes the heavier bullet weights and Ive been experimenting with the 158 grain JHP and JSPs in .357 diameter with goods accuracy and velocity. However, it certainly wasn't his only one. 13 Kathleen J. Hoyt, historian, to Colt Company, July 26, 1993. I first discovered the .38 Super when I read one of Stephen Hunters Bob Lee Swagger books. Deputy Oakley fired the opening burst from his Remington Model 8. This is easily my favorite caliber to shoot and i have guns in .357 magnum, 9mm 45acp 50ae 44 magnum 10mm 380acp 38special. IF modern pistols were again chambered in .38 Super and available, think that the comparison to the ,357 magnum/.357 SIG level performance would surprise many folks. 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. At about the age of sixteen Coke Stevenson began his career as the sole proprietor of a freight hauling business traveling back and forth across the rugged Hill Country of West Texas every week. TriStar 85608 American Classic Government 1911 38 Super 5 in 8+1 Chrome Steel Frame/Slide Steel Barrel Wood Grips Right Hand with Mil-Spec . 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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. Burley Auction Group * Caspian Arms. NW Nevada. Is the .38 ACP Super a viable personal defense and tactical combination today? Your email address will not be published. Market data provided by Factset. Talk about a tack driver, fun to shoot gun. We used to do some long-range shooting with handguns when I was in college. Legal Statement. The 38 super left a pretty gaping hole in the back of the third book. as well as lawmen had caught on to bullet proof vests and their resistance to .45 caliber penetration. I find very few people casually shoot the Super. These grips dont just look good, they provide exceptional control. Have shot it in bullseye competition and USPSA. You wont find a better pistol and caliber. 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. Clyde Barrows gang shot and wounded two prison guards one fatally- during a prison breakout in 1934. The mob battled National Guardsmen who were sent into Sherman by Governor Moody and tried to break into the vault. This is an easier cartridge to master than the .45 and has two more rounds of magazine capacity. All rights reserved. The information provided here does not represent the views of Cheaper Than Dirt! Ferguson had proven that she was corrupt. The result? Ballistically though, 9mm+P comes real close to catching up with the Super in performance, and so it will most likely remain a niche gun and caliber. Walker wanted a handgun that was extremely powerful at close range. Have a EAA Witness Compact converted to 38 Super and it is a tack driver. As to the rifles ability to tear holes in a V8 Ford, Frank Hamer had an unimpeachable source Clyde Barrow. Always carried 1911 in .45 cal but when I tried the .38 super it was an instant change of heart! Mexican law forbids the sale or possession of any firearm chambered in a military caliber. 100 Texas Ranger Trail Waco, TX 76706 (254) 750-8631 [email protected] 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Last guest admitted at 4:30 p.m. Interstate 35 at Southbound (from Dallas) Exit 335C or Northbound (from Austin) Exit 334B in Hamer stood in the doorway of the bank and a long confrontation ensued until finally Parrs gunmen walked away. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. 1939 Super .38 serial number 32239 - in new condition with original box, . I have been shooting 38 super for over 15 years. To Chris. At the time i knew nothing about guns At all. . The .38 Super is more powerful than the 9mm Luger and only a little, if any, more difficult to handle. 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 want you, our readers, to be able to make informed decisions. , Your email address will not be published. Its used most commonly in competition teamed with a compensated 1911 (opinion). My Para-Ordnance is middle of the road. One is a Taurus and the other is a Colt. I am just an old-timer that really likes my .38 Super, but shoots and reloads 10mm also. 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. I have a personal love for both rounds, and if you were to give me a modern double action handgun chambered in either one, Id probably buy one in a heartbeat. 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. Shot it and fell in love with it. Lock up okay, but gun is likely non functional. 1894 the family moved to Oxford in Llano County and Frank worked in his dads blacksmith shop. I own 2 Colt 1911 ( gov model and custom shop) and they are amazing! BELGIAN TEXAS RANGER .38 SPECIAL 1920S REVOLVER. Adding a stainless-steel Tactical Ambidextrous Thumb Safety accommodated his left-handedness. I mailed 9mm barrel to Gun Smith who for $44.50 he then reamed the barrel to 923. Bill Wilson and Trace understood this, and Wilson had a simple solution: Offer each Ranger any 1911 Wilson Combat made, modified as they requested, but with special Texas Ranger markings. Long-range practical shooting is possible with the 1911/.38 Super format. Power factors have dropped and the original power factors surely stretched a gun after a very active season. I more than once said that If my son was to need to carry a gun for his work I would want him to carry a 38 Super. He had a bar in West Covina Cali.