Colt El Capitan Lew Horton Exclusive 308/500 .38 Super Officer’s ACP Pistol
SOLD FOR: $10101
LSB#: 220907HE013
Make: Colt
Model: Officer’s ACP Model “El Capitan”, 09138
Serial Number: ELCAP308
Year of Manufacture: 1991-1992
Caliber: .38 Super
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol with Removable Magazine
Markings: The right side of the slide is marked “COLT OFFICER’S ACP”, the left is marked “El Capitan / -COLT 38 SUPER-” with rampant colt. The right of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. / ELCAP308”. The left of the trigger guard is marked “P” and “VP” in triangle. The magazine floorplate is marked with a rampant colt, “M”, “S”, “COLT” and “SUPER / .38 AUTO”.
Barrel Length: 3 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a white dot fixed to the slide and the rear sight is a square notch with two white dots dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth Pearlite grips with Colt medallions. The grips have a few scattered minor marks, but no notable wear or damage. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine-Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Brite Stainless
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling sharp. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is a spot of very faint oxidation on the top of the slide in front of the ejection port. There are are few scattered minor marks and the action shows faint operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has almost no play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in a blue plastic Colt box in cardboard Colt sleeve with serial-matching label, an assortment of factory paperwork including manual and a single 9-round magazine. The cardboard sleeve shows moderate-heavy wear with fraying and tears and surface loss around the outside.
Our Assessment: This pistol is a beautiful Colt Officer’s ACP pistol with a gorgeous bright stainless steel finish set off nicely by the pearlite grip panels. Unlike most of the Officer’s ACP models, this one has the 3 1/2″ barrel and shorter slide on a full-length frame, so you don’t lose any capacity over a full-size model. This pistol is part of a series of Lew Horton specials produced for Colt in the ’90s, known in the collector world as the “El” series. Each of these specials was produced in a limited quantity with only 500 of the El Capitan pistols produced. This series is both wonderful and terrible for collectors as there were about 40 different models, from the El Jefe to El Coronel to El Presidente and more. This El Capitan is in Excellent condition with its original box and is ready to add to a collection or to carry to your next barbecue. Please take a look at our photos and good luck!
