In 97% very sharp condition, we have a very early 1930 production Colt .38 SUPER AUTOMATIC PISTOL…..The iconic Pistol of the Public Enemies Era. This pistol was sold by the big New York City Dealer H&D Folsom Company. The pistol is very bright looking with a mint bore and is totally factory original including the magazine.
When you think about it, this pistol was sold during the height of the Great Depression, a time of no money and no luck. This new Colt was extremely expensive and out of reach of most people. The people who put the money down for it needed a man killer. This pistol was the iconic manstopper of the day and it was all the rage with FBI agents, lawmen and the Gangsters and Public enemies they relentlessly pursued. There was as much hype and mythos built up around this pistol as has ever been with any hot lick handgun. They were said to pierce bullet proof vests and easily puncture the heavy car bodies of get-away cars. Today, they are certainly the hottest Pistol on the Collector market. This is a chance to get a prime example.
