 The Colt Shooting Master revolver was introduced as a .38 Special target
revolver for NRA match competition. It was shown privately to the top
marksmen at the August 1931 National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio. It was
unveiled to the public with the Colt Ace .22 LR model in a September 1931
two page spread in the American Rifleman magazine.
Colt Shooting Master Ad from 1933 featuring
Charles Askins (Caliber .38 Special Only)
Colt Shooting Master Ad from 1935 featuring
Charles Askins (Caliber .38 Special, .44 Special, .45 Colt
or .45 Automatic.) |
