Colt Agent 38 Serial Numbers
I picked this Colt 'Agent' up yesterday. It's my first revolver. I got it for the wife to try out and then CCW carry in her purse. If she doesn't like it then I'll keep it as a back up. She is Not very recoil sensitive; since she likes shooting my 1911 as it's her favorite handgun to shoot. We'll find out Tuesday at the range either way! About the Colt... The lock up is very tight and other than the holster wear; its in really great shape. The trigger is smooth and crisp in double action and almost glass like in single action. However, I cannot find anything out about when it was made from Colt's website thru the serial number look up. I'd more importantly like to know if it's safe to shoot +P self defense loads in it and the date of manufacture. The serial # range is: W450xx. Other than contacting Colt next week can anyone tell me more about this revolver?
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Colt Serial Numbers By Year
When was a colt agent 38 special CTG six shot revolver with the serial number 144803 made? Your colt agent was made in 1964. When was a colt agent 38 special ctg six shot revolver with serial. COLT AGENT 'D' FRAME. The Agent was basically the early Cobra, only made with a special short grip frame. The Agent was intended to be a highly concealable undercover revolver with a minimal grip to aid concealment. It was available in blue or nickel finish, and in.38 Special. Like all Colt revolvers, the Agent was a very high quality revolver, and was noted for superior accuracy and fit/finish. You can look up the year yours was made at Colt and here. Note, in the mid 1960's Colt started to add letters to the serial number. The 60's Cobra and Agent should have the letters 'LW' on the end of the serial number, but.