Colt Officer's Model Target .22 LR Revolver, 6-inch, Pre-War 1940, Blued, Adjustable Target Sights
This pre-war Colt Officer's Model Target in .22 LR was manufactured in 1940 and configured for precision target work. It features a 6-inch carbon-steel barrel, high-polish blued finish, and Colt's flat-topstrap adjustable rear sight paired with a Patridge front blade. Checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions and a target-style trigger complete a classic target revolver setup that appeals to shooters and collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver is structurally solid. Numerous scratches and handling marks are visible across the blued finish. Areas of pitting are present on multiple exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Colt Officer's Model Target .22 LR revolver (6-inch barrel)
This Officer's Model Target presents a desirable pre-war configuration with a flat-topstrap adjustable rear sight and Patridge front blade, purpose-built for target precision. The 6-inch carbon-steel barrel and fluted six-shot cylinder are paired with a high-polish blued finish that reflects Colt's pre-war workmanship.
The revolver uses a medium Official Police pattern square-butt frame and an exposed, knurled ejector rod without a shroud, as commonly seen on pre-war target Colts. Its double-action/single-action system is complemented by a target-style trigger and an exposed hammer for deliberate, controlled shooting.
Target-focused details include the adjustable square-notch rear sight set into the topstrap and the Patridge front blade for a crisp sight picture. The checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions provide a secure hold consistent with the model's target role.
Markings include Colt's two-line barrel address and the Rampant Colt logo, with assembly/inspector stamps on the crane/yoke. Built in the United States in 1940, this example represents the pre-WWII era of Colt target revolvers and is noted as collectible.