Colt Agent Serial Numbers
.45 ACP Colt 1911 New Agent.45ACP SERIAL NUMBER 1!! Rare TALO 3' Lightweight COL07810DNC 3 inch ' barrel. PRICE: $1,600.00 MANUFACTURER. Make: Colt Model: Agent, 1 st Issue Serial Number: 231345-LW Date of Manufacture: 1967 Caliber:.38 Special Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver With Swing Out Cylinder Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “AGENT /.38 SPECIALCTG.”. The right side of the barrel is marked “Colt’s PT.F.A. / Hartford, Conn. Feb 08, 2012 Colt Forum - Colt Revolvers. The gun broker prices for a, to me, beat up gun seem to be 400-500. There is one that is basically new in box (minus the box) for $899 and there is one that is a 1966 that is in, probably 5% better condition than this one, for $775. Try searching on completed listings. Even after Colt began using unique serial guns in the 's, Colt often combined a number of pistols into 1849 serial dating range. As thuer in the late 's Colt started combining all lightweight 'PRODUCT' frame numbers like the Detective Special, Cobra, Agent, Diamondback, Viper, Police Positive Special, etc in the same serial number ranges. Technically speaking, Colt serial numbers tend jump all over the place with no set pattern. That’s why it’s difficult to understand them without a point of reference. Design changes can also change the look of the serial numbers. For example, there is the issue of the 1970s Colt M1911’s commercial production.
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Colt Agent 38 Special Serial Numbers
Make: Colt
Model: Agent 1st Issue LW Light Weight Model
Serial Number: 229334LW
Year of Manufacture: 1967 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .38 Special
Action Type: 6-Shot, Double / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder Revolver
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “AGENT / 38 SPECIAL CTG.”, the right is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CONN. U.S.A.” The side plate has a Rampant Colt logo, the left of the frame has a “VP” in triangle at the front of the trigger guard and “Z” at the rear. The crane is marked “LW / 229334” and the crane cut is marked “229334 / LW”. The inside of each grip panel has “334” hand-written. The hammer shroud is marked with a Rampant Colt logo on the right.
Barrel Length: 2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a partially rounded blade with a serrated rear face, fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch in a “U” channel on top of the frame. The top of the frame is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with silver-colored Colt logo medallions. The grips have minor handling wear, but no notable damage. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine-Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue with Black Alloy Frame
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its finish. The cylinder has a faint turn line, mostly not through the finish. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks with no play on all chambers when the trigger is depressed. The double action trigger pull is smooth, the single action pull is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Colt 38 Agent Serial Numbers
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with the installed hammer-shroud. The shroud has no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The shroud is in Excellent condition.
Our Assessment: The Colt Agent is similar to the Cobra with a shorter grip frame. This is great for concealed carry as the frame won’t print quite so much. This example is in Excellent condition showing little sign of use and comes with a Colt hammer shroud, making it a nice gun for concealed carry. That said, its high condition will also make for a great addition to a revolver or Colt collection. Please see our photos and good luck!