When was the 38 Super invented?

When was the 38 Super invented?

38 Super cartridge was released in 1929, and was little more than a hot . 38 ACP loaded to its original velocities and designed specifically for the new Colt pistol.

What’s the difference between 38 special and 38 Super?

38 Special is a rimmed revolver cartridge with a . 357 (9.1 mm) bullet and overall length of 1.55 inch (39 mm). . 38 Super is a rimless cartridge typically used in auto-loading pistols with a slightly smaller bullet at .

What is a Colt 38 Super?

38 Super, also known as . 38 Super Auto, is a pistol cartridge that fires a 0.356-inch-diameter (9.04 mm) bullet. The Super was introduced in the late 1920s as a higher pressure loading of the . 38 ACP or . 38 Auto.

How much is 38 Super worth?

A 38 SUPER pistol is currently worth an average price of $2,635.63 new and $1,999.75 used .

Why is 38 more expensive than 9mm?

It has to do with supply and demand. More people shoot 9mm than . 38 Spl nowadays. Therefore, the factories produce more 9mm than .

What was the serial number of the 1911 Colt?

Serial Number Range Manufacturer Number Produced 1924 700001-710000 Colt 10000 1937 710001-711605 Colt USN, USA 1605 711606-712349 Colt USN 744 1938 712350-713645 Colt 1296 1939 713646-717281 Colt USN 3636 1940 717282-721977 Colt 4696 1941 721978-756733 Colt 34756 1942 756734-793657 Colt 36924 793658-797639 Colt USN 3982 797640-800000 Colt

When did the Remington Model 1911 come out?

55100 1943 856101-958100 Colt 102000 856101-856404 Replacement Nos 304 *856405-916404 Ithaca 60000 *916405-1041404 Remington Rand 125000 *1041405-1096404 Union Switch 55000 1088726-1092896 Colt 4171 1096405-1208673 Colt 112269 1208674-1279673 Ithaca 71000 1279674-1279698 Replacement Nos 25 1279699-1441430 Remington Rand 161732 1441431-1471430

When did the 1911 45 ACP come out?

Early 1954 models looked like regular 1911A1 and later versions usually had adjustable sights.) 2) U.S. AIR FORCE MATCH = 1958 to 1970 ( Produced by U.S.A.F. Gunsmiths. Very hard to identify except should have AFPG stamped on frame.

When did the US Air Force make the 1911?

Early 1954 models looked like regular 1911A1 and later versions usually had adjustable sights.) 2) U.S. AIR FORCE MATCH = 1958 to 1970 ( Produced by U.S.A.F. Gunsmiths. Very hard to identify except should have AFPG stamped on frame. A M1911A1 similar to Army National Match.)