![]() The Banker's Special was the official side-arm of the US Post Office railway clerks. I think that some get confused because it says Banker's Special along side the number 38, so they assume it must be 38 SPL). A total of 35,000 were manufactured in the following calibers: 22 LR (very rare), 32 S&W Long, and 38 S&W (I have seen these advertised as being chambered for the 38 Special cartridge, I have never seen one in 38 SPL, and the cylinder is not long enough to hold a 38 SPL cartridge. It was made from 1926 to 1943 with a very short barrel (2 inches). The Colt Banker's Special is one of the most valuable of the small 'modern' Colts. ![]() Desirable Documented Mississippi Sheriff Pre-War Shipped Scarce Factory Nickel Plated Colt Banker's Special.22 Double Action Revolver with 2 Inch Barrel, Pearl Grips, and Factory Letter Estimate Price: $6,000 - $8,000. ![]() Cia of Buenos Aires, Argentina, as 1 of 10 guns shipped. The included factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, barrel length, finish, and Jdate of shipment to Srs. Documented Argentina Shipped Pre-War Colt Bankers Special.22 Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter Manufactured in 1934. ![]()
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