It balanced very well, and the sights were quick to recover. Description: Belgium Texas Ranger 38 COLT SPL. Paras quality sometimes left much to be desired, but the best Paras are excellent handguns. Sold my Glock 17 (after 15 years of daily service as my carry gun) and bought a new Tangfoglio Combat 38 Super. All comments are held for moderation and will appear after approval. trouble getting ammo from LAX Ammo for target and Your email address will not be published. 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. 2 extra rounds in the magazine. Like many lawmen of his era, Hamer adorned Old Lucky with carved pearl stocks,. An advantage of this caliber is penetration. In those days, the lawmen were revolver men. The FBI Special Agents, the Border patrol, many Texas Rangers, St. Louis P.D.,and many leos, particularly in the South West of the U.S., favored the round due to it's superior penetration over the .45acp. Note that I give the same respect to the 357sig as the 38 super, both available in concealed carry frame size. This example comes with a handmade tooled holster from the period. at the time. This 9mm Full Size Pistol offers the same innovation and versatility as the U.S. Army's new M17 in a civilian version. My Para-Ordnance is middle of the road. Had some minor feed issues with HP ammo but one of our range guys is a gunsmith. To front for Old Lucky, Capt. NO COLLECTION TOO BIG OR SMALL Gun #: 999474294. Regardless, any load tested had more than enough accuracy to put paid to a miscreant. It fired a .429-inch, 200 grain lead, round-nose bullet at around 870 feet per second and 336 ft-lbs energy which equaled the .44 Russian's traditional 246 grain load. . I had Republic Forge build me a 1911 in 9mm and also included the 38 super barrel and spring. Secondly, a slide short enough to help with concealment, yet long enough to reduce the whippiness found on many truly short-barreled pistols, and still providing a good sight radius. The cost of the 1911 chambered for it was a deterrant too. Accuracy is pretty good. Back in 71, my Dad had a Colt super .38 he called Max. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, My harem of 1911s that I shoot regularly include 45s, three 9mm and two 38 Supers. Haha But if its your bag and you can hit what youre aiming for with it, then go for it. Very accurate and reasonable in handling recoil. That small change means that modern .38 Supers are as accurate as 9mm or .45 ACP pistols. The .38 Super chambered 1911 arriving in 1929 pre-dated not only the .357 Magnum of 1935 but also the .38-44 Heavy Duty of 1930. All rights reserved. A Colt .38 Super was carried by Texas Ranger Jack Hammer, and others, because it was the only caliber of its time that could penetrate the body armor that the then current crop of criminals in the US were wearing. 1894 the family moved to Oxford in Llano County and Frank worked in his dads blacksmith shop. HT108, W:D71) and the lever-action rifle with a .35 Remington Model 8 semiautomatic rifle (p. W:D72) with 20-round magazine extension (both weapons offering superior penetration against bullet-proof vests and the heavy Ford V8 sedans Clyde Barrow was partial to). Slides wear a set of Wilson Combats Tactical Pyramid sights and ejection ports are lowered and flared. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Call me the oddball but I prefer the .40 S&W in an actual S&W or the .38 Spl. 150 grain cast Elco design, AA7 and starline plus p brass makes for a ten . The .38-caliber revolver taped to Bonnie Parkers inner thigh when she and Clyde Barrow were killed by a Texas posse in 1934 has been made federally compliant and will be auctioned later this week. The .38 ACP Super was a sensation noted for its high velocity of 1,300 fps and nine fast shots. One of a kind 1 of 1 done by the Colt custom shop for the Texas Ranger Foundation to auction at their annual fundraiser. Slides are engraved Texas Rangers on the left side, and wear the Ranger badge logo on the right. remarkably easy to handload. Ralph Rohatsch was a friend and associate of my father, who was the sheriff of San Patricio, County Texas . Complementing the overall design are the handsome rosewood grips checkered in the classic "double diamond" pattern on this Colt .45 Pistol. When looking for additional magazines specific for my Rock Island combo 9mm/22TCM I was told they were just 38 Super mags; 38 Super mags could be used in 9mm 1911s but not vice versa. After months of pondering if I should, I finally gave in and bought the Kimber. Likewise when ordering 124gr 9mm bullets to reload for target shooting I noticed the 9mm labeling also said they were not the typical .355 but .356 that I had previously been buying seperatelyfor the 38 super, now I just buy the one size 356 124gr for both. I jumped in and took one shot just to see how the Professional handled. I certainly do! The penetration of the cartridge and reliability of the 1911 gave law officers a great advantage. Born in Rowena, Texas, Parker met Barrow at the home of a mutual friend in January 1930, according to the most credible accounts. 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. 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. 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. However my Dad shot on the 4th Army pistol team in the 50s and they shot 22, 38 Super, and 45 autos all in the 45 frame. As long as I do my bit, its a straight shooter. Can a 9mm barrel be used in a Metro Arms 1911 38 super? I rank the .38 Super along with the .45 ACP and the .44 Special as the 3 best calibers in America. At the age of 24 years old, Hamer established and maintained order in Navasota. The cop in the bunch and 2 of 4 others all had 38 super weapons within a month. Not much more if any discernable recoil and I have had several shoulder surgeries and doesnt bother me. 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. Own a Taurus 1911, and have used it in matches. His lawyers argued about strategy for hours and Johnson finally turned to Abe Fortas who happened to be in nearby Dallas on business. The Para-Ordnance is an eye-catching pistol that has proven completely reliable, reasonably accurate, and a great deal of fun. Judge Carter stopped the trial and planned a change of venue. Long ago (early 1970s) I purchased a Colt Combat Commander in Super 38 from a Pawn Shop. DISCLAIMER: Some firearms can be sold on our sales floor before they are removed from web. When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com. Ted Hinton had hit the car 17 out of 30 shots with his Thompson submachine gun and hadnt penetrated the car body. I have not personally owned a 38 Super as they were not a popular round during my real active shooting days and the ammo had gotten hard to find. He knew that if any members of the Barrow gang survived the fusillade, a .38 Super round would penetrate the vehicles heavy steel body and body armor, too, if necessary! At the beginning of her second term, she fired all the Rangers that remained and appointed replacements for them. On April 21, 1906, Hamer enlisted as a Texas Ranger. The lynching of a black prisoner in Sherman started when George Hughes, a farm hand, admitted to raping a white woman. Colt designed the .38 Super with its Government 1911 platform in mind. Inside the slide is a heavy tapered (cone) barrel, running above a standard-length recoil spring guide rod with an open-end reverse plug. My 45 ACP (handload and hot) was stuck between the second and third books. The 1930 Sherman riot made Texas notorious for its racial animosity. Firing System: External Hammer Frame Material: Steel Magazine Type: Single Stack Magazine Barrel Configuration: Single Rifled Barrel: Yes Minimum Pull Length: 0 in. 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. In 1971, they received an out-of-court settlement. Of course the .38 Super Auto is still in use. All fitted with the best barrels money can buy manufacture by Fred Kart. The mob battled National Guardsmen who were sent into Sherman by Governor Moody and tried to break into the vault. The idea of the Texas Ranger Commemorative Colt Single Action Army revolver was conceived by Charles Schreiner III and Robert B. Winchester offers FMJ loadings at 1,100 fps, Sig Sauer offers a FMJ loading as well. Long story short, its a cool OLD round thats still relevant among competition shooters. What you end up with is a 10 shot stiff 9mm or a 10 shot 357 Magnum+P and after dropping 2 deer with the 923 I can attest to its effectiveness. Have shot it in bullseye competition and USPSA. Have been reading about early Texas history and am amazed by accounts of the states way of life in the early 1900s and the stories of men like Frank Hamer and LBJ who contributed so much good and bad. 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. 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. Ive been around Rangers, guns, and popping primers, and they all can shoot. 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. 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The .38 Super varies in accuracy. It took a few years to solve that problem, but by then the .357 Magnum becames the Cats Meow, especially among Law Enforcement (Colts original target market). Regular Price. Ships from Tallahassee, FL, United States. Have a EAA Witness Compact converted to 38 Super and it is a tack driver. My first handgun was a Colt Government Model in .38 Super (built in 1947) which Ive had since the mid-70s. first time i fired it i couldnt believe how flat shooting it is. After shooting it, I wanted a smaller grouping and purchased a Bar-Sto barrel and bushing, when they were still located in Southern California. Coke Stevenson to the Texas State Bank in Alice, county seat of Jim Wells County in South Texas. Range Time Factory ammo as you are likely aware is pretty expensive. America's Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter. I now have a 18 shot, 3 caliber 1911. Lastly, a coated Speed Chute mag well was added to smooth-out reloads. Not far from my Bar.Sto, Clark, Briley bbls. All rights reserved. After entering the Ranger service in 1961, Elliot . Hamer stood in the doorway of the bank and a long confrontation ensued until finally Parrs gunmen walked away. This Colt was Ranger Rohatsch's carry gun, and shows the wear!!! B. Gillett, 1911 Colt Pistols, Capt. It proved an effective and easy to shoot defensive cartridge. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. My carry ammo has .357 Magnum power and 17 rounds in the magazine what is not to like? Ive always wanted to experience the Super and am glad I did it. Is the .38 ACP Super a viable personal defense and tactical combination today? They were later gunned down in 1934 on the outskirts of Bienville Parish, La. It was shipped to McBride's Guns, Inc. in Austin, Texas, on March 24, 1984. We want you, our readers, to be able to make informed decisions. Hamer drew down on him with a shotgun and told him to not do it. Enjoy your new .38 Super! Its a little bulky for concealed carry, but its under the seat of whatever vehicle I happen to be driving. And Its got plenty of rounds. The Super 38 and 923 are almost the same and reloaded with Super dies are. It would eat the center out of targets with factory loads to 15 yards if one did his part. Colt .38 Super SN:1575 MFG:1929 Colt. And one has a fitted Minor slide for a Minor Power Factor. I shoot 100 rds a week so ammo is not a problem: plenty of choices at moderate prices. Im in Chandler. There seems to be a consensus that Hamer carried a 1911 chambered in .38 Super when he ambushed Bonnie and Clyde: For most of his career, Hamer carried an engraved .45 Colt M1873 SAA revolver with 4.75 barrel (pp. Black ruled that the federal district court lacked jurisdiction and that the question was for the Central Committee to decide. The Rock Island is a fun gun to fire and use. It is imported to the USA bu European American Arms (EAA) and is called the EAA Witness by the importer. 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. Buy ammo while supplies last. GA Sales: 62. For the max in performance, Buffalo Bore offers high-velocity loads, including a 1,400 fps 115-grain JHP. They took the opportunity to upgrade the performance of the .38 ACP. The Ranger Connection 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. During that period roughly 37,000 pistols were manufactured mainly for commercial sales although some Foreign and U.S. Government Contracts existed. It is a popular caliber in countries that ban civilian ownership of military caliber weapons. In 1905, he captured a horse thief while he was working on a ranch in West Texas. Revolver has approximately 50% original blue. The posse may have fired as many as 150 rounds. . He tuned and polished up the feed ramp and removed some burrs, no issues now. 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. It is my go to cartridge and has been for years. $135.00. As for the Colt .38 Super . Keep Reading. This gun is in excellent condition and is covered by Dury's Lifetime Warranty. Legal Statement. By doing so, Johnsons legal team got the case in front of Associate Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black. First, a frame handling eight-round Wilson magazines, for a nine-shot capacity, and one on which you can always get all your fingers. (AP file). There were several reasons why the .38 Super didnt take off as Colt hoped it would. 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. 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. The 1911 is a good home for the .38 Super. The 9mm and .45 probably offer advantages over the .38 Super in many categories, but the old Super is a cartridge with plenty of panache, style, flash, and performance. Look at some old gangster photos for 1911s with curiously small holes in the barrel. The ammo is not as hard to find as stated in the article. The 9mm is not my choice short of shooting at paper. Following the success of its initial collaboration with Vertx, Premier Body Armor announces its continued partnership. Thus the six shooter was born. . I liked it so much I bought the other three calibers when released. No FTF, as long as no lead exposed @ tip. No remorse, excelent gun/caliber combination. Stainless hex head grip screws secure the grips he chose: Black/grey G-10 with a Starburst Pattern. Lot 1183: The nickel-plated Colt Single Action Army carried by Texas Ranger Jack Dean is chambered in 38-40 WCF with factory engraving and carved steer grips. Hi Ben, email me at bowhuntr1959@yahoo.com if you are interested in selling your 38 super ammo. Im not exactly a 9mm or .45 fan either. Hamer retained a Special Ranger commission after retirement and he put it to good use. Bonnie Parker was just 24 in 1934 when she and Clyde Barrow died in a hail of gunfire after being ambushed by authorities in Louisiana. . with an extra barrel in 9mm. 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. Very Safe. In my youth I looked for a .38 Super, but in South Texas every time I got a lead on one, it was already sold. 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. See Sold Price. The .45 SAA Colt was a mainstay until John Browning completed his 1911 project. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore reserves the right to modify or change pricing information or descriptions without notice. 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. The .38 Super was particularly popular in Texas and over 200,000 were produced between 1929 and 1970. It was always in his pocket. There are a lot of opinions on the .38 Super. Burley Auction Group - TEXAS RANGER COLLECTION/ESTATE AUCTION - TEXAS RANGER COLLECTION/ESTATE AUCTION - New Braunfels, . Previously sold. Winchester Ranger 9mm; Wolf 223 Ammo; Wolf Ammo; Gun Models. One is a Taurus and the other is a Colt. When you read the engraving it will bring a tear to your eyes. 1939 Super .38 serial number 32239 - in new condition with original box, . Would even use as a carry gun. Got my grouping back, sold the glock. Francis Augustus Hamer (March 17, 1884 July 10, 1955) is best known for ambushing Bonnie and Clyde in 1934. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. In 1911, Hamer started working as a special investigator in Houston. COLT SERIES 70 LIMITED EDITION .45 TEXAS LONGHORN . Bill was glad to do it. This new pistol was called the Walker Colt. Tanfoglio makes a modern double-action handgun chambered in .38 Super. I selected it as it appeared to be the most powerful automatic pistol cartridge at the time. The Commander Model 38 Super pistol on the left includes the standard blued finish and checkered wood grips. In addition, it includes a custom serial number and a commemorative coin with a pouch. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The Texas Rangers may also have been the first law enforcement . I know lots of times my Super rides to the range right beside my G20. The Barrow Gang robbed banks in Oklahoma, Texas and Iowa with Hamer in hot pursuit. Maybe then change the name from .38 Super to 9mm Super and lets see how much folks jump on the bandwagon for this new??? Additionally, its a remarkably easy cartridge to handload with good results. In the 80s people began to realize that head spacing off the Rim (like revolver cartridges) was why so many .38 Supers were not accurate, and started spacing off the case mouth, like the .45 ACP.
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