Found a 1950 Colt .38 at local pawn shop. Serial checked out as a 1950 Officer model, six inch heavy barrel, genuine wear so it hadn't been re-blued and tattoe'd by some home grown "craftsman". Had smooth wooden grips, not checkered, and on the right grip was a gold star that said "California Highway Patrol." Figured it would sit just fine next to the 28-2 and -3 in the safe, so I picked it up. Little freckling and wear, about 70% bluing remaining, nice clean barrel.