1930’s Colt Super 38

[H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619]

.38 Super is a great caliber.   So much better than 9mm.   And, after .45 ACP, it's the one caliber that, to me at least, says, "I belong in a 1911 type gun."  I think every 1911 fan should own at least 1 .38 Super.   (I inherited my Dad's Commander in the caliber.   I really want a full size one.)

That being said, a comparable Colt .45 would cost you about $800 to $3000 depending on "factors."  Easiest way to do it, I'd guess, is find a .45 in similar condition/vintage, and see what they are going for.   I don't think the caliber affects the price all that much one way or the other.  The big question is if the finish is factory or aftermarket.  The former helps, the latter hurts.

Whatever the price, if you don't want to part with a pistol of the same quality/value, offer to help him find a .45 he likes and pay for it.  Then he can sell you the .38 for a dollar.

[DeaconKC]

Now I gotta build another Super 38! And it's all your fault!

[Captain Bill Burt]

4 hours ago, DeaconKC said:

Now I gotta build another Super 38! And it's all your fault!

If it will make you feel any better I'll give it a good home once you're through building it.

[Captain Bill Burt]

Well he seems to think he can take it to the pawn shop and trade/sell it as a ‘collectible’ pre war Colt, which it clearly isn’t. 
 

Since the place he’s going to is manned by at least one or two doofuses who routinely take guns out of the display and sweep anyone around them he may be right.

 

I hope it finds a home with someone who will take care of it better than its current heathen owner.

 

Thanks for the feedback and pictures!

 

 

Edited February 12 by Captain Bill Burt