Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this outstanding double/single-action revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Official Police “Post-War”!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Official Police “Post-War”
Serial: 879841
Date of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Fixed Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Grips
Action: Double/Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1927, Colt rebranded the Army Special to better reflect its true customer base, renaming it the Official Police. The name fit perfectly, as the revolver quickly became the standard sidearm for countless police departments—including the New York City Police, Boston Police, and federal agencies such as the FBI and the Treasury Department. Serving as one of the premier law enforcement revolvers well into the 1960s, the Official Police also earned favor with private security firms, industrial plant guards, and civilian shooters who valued its strength and reliability. As one of Colt’s most popular revolvers, the Official Police was offered in numerous variations. Finishes included deep blue and bright nickel, while barrel lengths ranged from 2", 4", 5", to 6". It was chambered in a wide variety of calibers: .22 LR, .32-20, .38-200 British (.38 S&W), .38 Special, and .41 Long Colt. Most models featured a square butt, though rounded butts were available as an option, and heavy-barrel versions—typically in 6"—were also produced. Grips began as checkered walnut with silver Colt medallions, later replaced in 1947 by molded “Coltwood” plastic grips with silver-colored medallions, before reverting to checkered walnut in 1954.
Model: Official Police “Post-War”
Serial: 879841
Date of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Fixed Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Grips
Action: Double/Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1927, Colt rebranded the Army Special to better reflect its true customer base, renaming it the Official Police. The name fit perfectly, as the revolver quickly became the standard sidearm for countless police departments—including the New York City Police, Boston Police, and federal agencies such as the FBI and the Treasury Department. Serving as one of the premier law enforcement revolvers well into the 1960s, the Official Police also earned favor with private security firms, industrial plant guards, and civilian shooters who valued its strength and reliability. As one of Colt’s most popular revolvers, the Official Police was offered in numerous variations. Finishes included deep blue and bright nickel, while barrel lengths ranged from 2", 4", 5", to 6". It was chambered in a wide variety of calibers: .22 LR, .32-20, .38-200 British (.38 S&W), .38 Special, and .41 Long Colt. Most models featured a square butt, though rounded butts were available as an option, and heavy-barrel versions—typically in 6"—were also produced. Grips began as checkered walnut with silver Colt medallions, later replaced in 1947 by molded “Coltwood” plastic grips with silver-colored medallions, before reverting to checkered walnut in 1954.
Production of the Official Police spanned from 1927 to 1969, with the pre-war models (1927-1946) distinguished by features such as the rounded “half-moon” front sight, checkered trigger, hammer, and cylinder release, along with Colt’s earlier cylinder retention system. The post-war models (1947-1969) introduced several refinements, including a ramped and serrated front sight, a newly shaped hammer with grooves, and Colt’s updated cylinder retention system. Post-war production models were offered primarily in .22 LR and .38 Special, continuing Colt’s reputation for durable and well-balanced service revolvers.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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