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Colt El Capitan .38 Super Semi-Auto Pistol

Colt El Capitan .38 Super Semi-Auto Pistol sold by Gun Auctions USA

DESCRIPTION

Colt El Capitan .38 Auto Colt Super Pistol, 3.75" Barrel, Very Good Condition, Shiny Bore, Tight Action A highly desirable and scarce variant built on the premium Colt Officer's ACP platform and chambered in the powerful .38 Super cartridge. This striking compact pistol features a bright polished stainless steel frame and slide, beautifully complemented by faux-pearl grip panels bearing the iconic Colt medallion. It carries rear slide serrations, a front dot sight paired with a notch rear sight (broken on the left side, see photos), a serrated target trigger, a combat-style hammer, a lanyard ring, and a left-side thumb safety. The slide is roll-marked "COLT OFFICER'S ACP" over the "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A." address, with the serial number ELCAP118 on the frame. Mechanically excellent with a tight action and a bright, shiny bore, this scarce investment-grade pistol includes one magazine and a padded red-and-black soft zipper case.

Estate & Gun Consignment Auction #107

Auction Result

Lot

107187

Hammer Price

$4,900

Sold On

Sep 20, 2026

Hammer price excludes buyer’s premium

COLLECTOR NOTES

The Colt El Capitan is cataloged as a scarce .38 Super variation built on the Officer's ACP platform. Its compact format, bright polished stainless construction, faux-pearl Colt-medallion grips and uncommon chambering are central to its collector appeal.

SPECIFICATIONS

Manufacturer:

Colt

Model:

El Capitan

Caliber:

.38 Super

Action:

Semi-Auto Pistol

Barrel Length:

3.75"

Condition:

Excellent

Serial Number:

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