Marine 24,

You did well with your purchase and I hope you enjoy it. I looked for one for about a year that I could buy locally. The only one that I found for sale the owner wanted more than I was willing to pay. I did end up finding a 1958 manufactured Colt Government Model that started life as a .38 Super. It was rechambered as a .38 Special. We believe a gunsmith by the name Giles made it. It shoots like a champ. Hopefully your does too. Good find.

AJ

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USMC 69-93 Combat Pistol Inst.