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The Colt Marshal is a variation of the post war Official Police. Only 2500 or less Marshals were produced during a 3 year period. This model is serialed in the range of 833352M and 845317M. The Marshal should have an "M" following the serial number but a few did leave the factory without the M suffix. I understand that the Colt Archive Services will not letter a Marshal as a Marshal without the M suffix. Factory nickel is considered rare, beware of refinished with nickel. The 4" barrel is far more common than the scarce 2" barrel.
Production began in 1954 and ended in 1956. Calibers: 38 special only. Barrel Lengths: 4 inch (common) and 2 inch (scarce) Finish: Dual Tone Blue (common) and Nickel (rare) Grips: Checkered two piece walnut with Colt medallion inserts. Butt: Round butt only. Sights: Ramped front sight; notched from rear sight. Weights: 29 oz for 2" barrel and 31 oz for 4" barrel.
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