2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Sell a Similar Item. The Ranger Connection Out of stock View Details . Paras quality sometimes left much to be desired, but the best Paras are excellent handguns. 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. Austin called them Rangers because they ranged across the new Republic of Texas in their line of duty. Have a EAA Witness Compact converted to 38 Super and it is a tack driver. It is just that ammunition and handguns in this caliber are sometimes difficult to come by. 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 Had some handloads that shot 5 out of nine kill shots on a siloute at 100 yards, back when I could see that far. The police and the Bankers Associations refused to cooperate with Hamers investigation. 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. This P320 features a custom engraved slide with the quote "one riot, one ranger" on the side and a Texas Ranger badge on the top. The Professional was developed to mate a full-size frame to a compact (4-inch) slide. Colt Officers Model "King Super Target" .38 Spl PRICE DROP. I could push a 100 grain Speer JHP downrange near 1500 fps using Blue Dot though I cant recall the powder charge. The information provided here does not represent the views of Cheaper Than Dirt! When you read the engraving it will bring a tear to your eyes. I am just an old-timer that really likes my .38 Super, but shoots and reloads 10mm also. The March, 1992 issue of Guns and Ammos HANDGUNS FOR SPORT AND DEFENSE magazine contains an interview with Frank Hamer Jr. who confirmed that his fathers Colt was a .38 Super. It balanced very well, and the sights were quick to recover. The .38 Super was designed to fire a 130-grain bullet at the 1,300 feetper- second (fps) threshold while the .38 ACP was in the 1,100 fps range. After shooting M9s in the military I was a decent shot. Shortly thereafter, many Rangers adopted the platform, first in .45 Auto, later in the .38 Super. Great 3 cartridge pistol for defense or hunting. I am thinking of finding them a new home and cant find much info as far as value. The mob battled National Guardsmen who were sent into Sherman by Governor Moody and tried to break into the vault. I found that using 9mm bullets expanded the available range of bullets without affecting accuracy. 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 . Tangfolio Match Elite chambered in 9mm. Those arent 45s. An advantage of this caliber is penetration. Several variations of the Colt .38 Super guns were introduced. Gun #: 962326740. Its worth considering that Dan Wesson makes several 1911s in .38 Super including the Guardian, a lightweight Commander type. The 38 Super will never die, though, partially because it is the most popular caliber in Mexico. Very inexpensively made and prone to breakage with no parts availability. Seller: Cliffs Guns Safes Reloading. There in the case was a Kimber Pro Carry II in stainless, she was a beauty to say the least. Find the best prices on used Colt handguns and rifles for sale online at Guns.com. Cartledge provides some interesting comments that contradict the conventional belief that Hamer also toted a 1911 pistol in .45 ACP: Two months later, Frank Hamer opted for the Remington .35 as his hole puncher and he picked an interesting pistol to go with his quick-pointing rifle. John B. Jones, 1860 Colt Army Richards Transition Revolver, 1878 Smith & Wesson New Model No. When we lived in Oklahoma City, the guys I shot with were always giving me a hard time about my Colt in 38 Super. Add to Wish List. Serial # 16205 Manufactured in 1891. The rifle was modified to accept a police only 15-round magazine. Trimming, taper crimping, careful selection of bullets, everything still resulted in many rejects that didnt chamber properly. I bought this pistol off a table at a small gun show in Custer, WA. 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. Burley Auction Group * Caspian Arms. Dallas County Sheriffs Deputy Bob Alcorn and another Dallas County deputy, Ted Hinton, had previously been involved in an attempt to ambush Barrow and Parker, in November 1933. The lawyers got to look at the records just long enough to make notes and it soon became apparent that Lyndon Johnson had engaged in a massive election fraud that was unprecedented even by the standards then prevalent in Texas where ranchers and political bosses were able to deliver blocs of voters to candidates willing to pay the highest price. Adding a stainless-steel Tactical Ambidextrous Thumb Safety accommodated his left-handedness. Muzzle brake . He had to pull it on several occasions, but only used it 3 or 4 times. Where in AZ do you live? Sheriff D. S. Barker recommended Hamer for a position with the Texas Rangers. Judge Carter stopped the trial and planned a change of venue. I accidentally bought 38 super rounds through the mail and realized my mistake. Francis Augustus Hamer (March 17, 1884 July 10, 1955) is best known for ambushing Bonnie and Clyde in 1934. Back in 71, my Dad had a Colt super .38 he called Max. However, the .38 Super suffered in popularity after the introduction of the .357 Magnum. Can someone give me an idea of what they are selling for? 's blog. The answer would be yes. Bonnie and Clyde Director Arthur Penn Dies at Age 88, Guns of outlaws Bonnie and Clyde to be auctioned. Your discussions, feedback and comments are welcome here as long as they are relevant and insightful. *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). Model: Texas Ranger. When Stevenson sent lawyers to Alice demanding to see the voting records (pursuant to Texas voting statutes) their lawful demands were refused. Hammer carried his Triplelock in a shoulder holster. Out of stock. I have two .38 Supers and both are Great shooters. There is also a brief history after that on the Colt Commander. We clamped 3 Oklahoma City phone books together and took them down to the end of the range. 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. Historically, thats why it was created. Firing System: External Hammer Frame Material: Steel Magazine Type: Single Stack Magazine Barrel Configuration: Single Rifled Barrel: Yes Minimum Pull Length: 0 in. It would eat the center out of targets with factory loads to 15 yards if one did his part. I would have expected he would have carried a 4 inch Triplelock. The Pre-War Colt .38 Super or "Super 38" were produced from 1929-1945. Local Storage seems to be disabled in your browser. Originally (and this was a biggie), it headspaced on the cases semi rim, which affected its accuracy compared to the 9mm and the 45ACP. Enjoy your new .38 Super! The idea of the Texas Ranger Commemorative Colt Single Action Army revolver was conceived by Charles Schreiner III and Robert B. My Para-Ordnance is middle of the road. The Barrow Gang robbed banks in Oklahoma, Texas and Iowa with Hamer in hot pursuit. Its a little bulky for concealed carry, but its under the seat of whatever vehicle I happen to be driving. At the time, you had to know not to fire a .38 Super in older Colt 1903 pistols. Regular Price Oak Hill Price Cash Price. . Market data provided by Factset. Additionally, its a remarkably easy cartridge to handload with good results. He had a bar in West Covina Cali. Im in Chandler. 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.. Ive shot it a few times but have semi-retired the gun because of age and value but its still a good shooter. Energy equals the current watered-down .357 Magnum. Love the gun and the round and have no In those days, the lawmen were revolver men. Choose the best gun for you needs with respect of your physical and shooting abilities and select the caliber best suited for the most likely application you could find yourself in. $1,999.99 $1,699.99. TriStar 85680 SPS Vista LNG 1911 Black/CHR 18rd. The pistol pictured was presented to Highway patrolman Glenn Elliott in 1956. After entering the Ranger service in 1961, Elliot . And Its got plenty of rounds. Description: Metal finish is 25%, has some patina. 13 Kathleen J. Hoyt, historian, to Colt Company, July 26, 1993. Out of stock View . No remorse, excelent gun/caliber combination. All rights reserved. It was given to the museum by Mrs. Clyde Decker in honor of Sheriff Bill Decker and offers an early example of the standard Commander. Sold my Glock 17 (after 15 years of daily service as my carry gun) and bought a new Tangfoglio Combat 38 Super. Cheaper Than Dirt has a plethora of excellent .38 Super ammo in stock, as well as a TON of reloading stuff. While this is often the stated purpose of the .38 Super, there were two other roles that were more important on a commercial basis. The 38 super is fantastic. Shopping with us is absolutely safe - you never have to worry about credit card safety when shopping here Share your latest AR build or photos from the range with #RangeDayFriday for a chance to win a new firearm! The M1911 Pistols Organization Forums Site Help; Remember Me? Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Texas Ranger Jack Dean's Custom 1911 .38 Super. Why so popular South of the border? Very accurate and reasonable in handling recoil. Traces Professional has everything to make it distinctly his own. $135.00. Such a reputation is in itself a most intimidating weapon and Hamer never slowed down as he approached Parrs gunmen. As to the rifles ability to tear holes in a V8 Ford, Frank Hamer had an unimpeachable source Clyde Barrow. Nelson killed Federal Agent Baum at Little Bohemia with a .38 Super machine pistol. Home Ammunition Throwback Thursday: Does Anyone Still Use the .38 Super? Regular Price. 1819 North Flintlock Pistol Market data provided by Factset. Hamer stuffed a blue steel Colt commercial automatic in his belt and it is this gun that is most interesting to this writer. Serial numbers 1TR to 200TR were reserved for the deluxe engraved examples. 10/22 Ruger; 1903 Springfield; 1911 Colt 45; 308 Rifle; 32 Caliber; . Ahhhh, the good old days. 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. They took the opportunity to upgrade the performance of the .38 ACP. From what I have read, 1911s in .38 Super were the most popular contraband in Obamas Fast and Furious debacle. Belgian made six shot revolver. Not many local gun stores stock them, so you may have to shop around. The young lawyers following those two Texas legends saw groups of armed men standing all around the street. Hamer took such murder and corruption personally and wrote a detailed expos of the the bankers murder machine which he handed out in Austin. Only change was an 18 lb. Not far from my Bar.Sto, Clark, Briley bbls. Colt is known for the engineering, production, and marketing of . Brand: Colt. There can be no other gun with a closer association to Bonnie Parker than the one taped to her body at her death.. with an extra barrel in 9mm. Hamer was still on his feet as one of the fleeing hit men turned to shoot. Also W.C. combat hammer. Known as Mr. Texas, Stevenson represented a kind of independent thinking in politics that makes it now seem inevitable that he and his old hunting partner, Frank Hamer, would be destined to walk down the streets of Alice together under the hard stares of George Parrs pistoleros most of whom were armed with rifles and shotguns. This 9mm Full Size Pistol offers the same innovation and versatility as the U.S. Army's new M17 in a civilian version. No FTF, as long as no lead exposed @ tip. Its low muzzle blast, light recoil and accuracy are hard to duplicate. I shoot 45s more than anything else but sometimes wish I had purchased a SUPER back in the day. Sometimes, Timing is everything. The 9 mm didnt make it through the first book. Clyde certainly did not intend to be taken alive. America's Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter. This beautiful Colt was shipped to a hardware store in 1932 in El Paso, Texas for Texas Ranger Ralph Rohatsch, who at the time was a member of the Texas Highway Patrol.. I shoot the .38 Super from a couple of Tanfoglios. Clean burning This is simply because the original before the +P designation was a development of the .38 ACP. I selected it as it appeared to be the most powerful automatic pistol cartridge at the time. That is, you cant have a gun which is chambered for any cartridge which has been used by any military anywhere at any time (Im sure theres an exception for 12 gauge shotguns and rimfires). It was well known in Texas that Hamer had killed fifty-three men, been wounded seventeen times and left for dead more than once. Hughes trial was scheduled for trial within a week and a mob gathered outside the jail every night. 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. 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. You cant beat going online to find a gun that youre looking for, and I can just about guarantee that youd find 38 Supers on GunBroker, to name just one place. The trigger pull was a crisp 4-1/2 pounds, with very little take up or over-travel. He had great regards for the 38 but seemed to like the 45s more. Description: Belgium Texas Ranger 38 COLT SPL. Scared him 1/2 to death at a Dennys one day. Full Details More from this Seller. As for the Colt .38 Super . Browse our ever-growing inventory of popular pistols like the Defender, Gold Cup, Mustang, and other. 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). bullets topping 1400 fps. The factory letter confirms this is one of only 94 Texas Ranger Special Edition revolvers manufactured, lists the configuration, and notes that is chemically etched with "TEXAS RANGERS" in block letters down the back strap and inlaid with a flush silver "10" on the heel. GA Sales: 3370. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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. 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. No9t sure why it didnt catch on here like the 9mm. 26 years and still my favorite pistol. The .45 SAA Colt was a mainstay until John Browning completed his 1911 project. Long-range practical shooting is possible with the 1911/.38 Super format. 2 extra rounds in the magazine. He hated political corruption as much as he hated murder and the other lawless activities that characterized Texas in the early Twentieth Century. The .38 Super is more powerful than the 9mm Luger and only a little, if any, more difficult to handle. Long story short, its a cool OLD round thats still relevant among competition shooters. Great Britain took delivery of 1429 1911s in .38 Super in the 30s to . Have mounted a red dot as my eyes are weaker. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). Estimate $150 - $300. Colt .38 Super sn 44602 - shipped August 22,1947 to Peden Iron & Steel Company, Houston, Texas in a 50 gun shipment. Stevenson and Hamer met the lawyers at the Alice Hotel and Hamer told them to take off their coats so that the well-armed gangs employed by the Duke of Duvall,George Parr, would know that they were unarmed. Just pick up your brass. 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. In 1971, they received an out-of-court settlement. While I enjoy the wonderful 45 cartridge I much prefer the higher capacity and easier control of follow up shots with the 9mm and 38 Super. Colt 1911 Heritage .38 Super Full-Size Stainless Pistol with Custom Scroll Engraving Notify Me When Available; Brand: Colt; Item Number: O1911C-SS38-DHM; Colt 1911 Government 38 Super Semi-Auto Pistol with Blued Finish and Wood Grips $949.99; Notify Me When Available; My father removed this gun from the inside thigh of Bonnie Parker where she had it taped with white, medical, adhesive tape. Talk about a tack driver, fun to shoot gun. Looking for even more I bought some 923 Winchester brass and long story short from the 5 Super 38 barrel using VV 105 powder and 124 gr. By the time Bar-Sto got around to changing it to headspace on the case mouth, the market was nearly gone. in 923. This example comes with a handmade tooled holster from the period. Inside the slide is a heavy tapered (cone) barrel, running above a standard-length recoil spring guide rod with an open-end reverse plug. The smaller-diameter .38 Super in its hottest loads offer greater penetration against light cover than the .45 ACP or 9mm cartridges. Johnson went on to take the Senate seat that he stole from Stevenson and Stevenson retired to Junction, Texas. So if the ammunition is marked .38 Super +P, it is still a .38 Super. Two of these 22 round magazine equipped death machines were confiscated in a raid on John Dillingers apartment in St. Paul in April of 1933. Maybe then change the name from .38 Super to 9mm Super and lets see how much folks jump on the bandwagon for this new???