Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Official Police.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Official Police
Serial: 877001
Date of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: .38 Spl
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Integral Frame-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with Silver Colt Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Official Police is a classic medium-frame double-action revolver that became one of the most widely issued law enforcement sidearms in the United States during the early to mid-20th century, produced by Colt's Manufacturing Company and renowned for its durability, accuracy, and refined workmanship. Built on Colt’s “E-frame,” which is closely related to the earlier Army Special, the Official Police is typically chambered in .38 Special, though some earlier versions were offered in other calibers such as .32-20 and .41 Colt. It features a double-action/single-action trigger system, allowing for both rapid double-action fire and precise single-action shooting, and is equipped with a six-shot cylinder, making it well-suited for duty use during an era when revolvers dominated law enforcement. Barrel lengths most commonly ranged from 4 to 6 inches, with the 4-inch configuration being especially popular for police carry due to its balance of portability and accuracy.
Model: Official Police
Serial: 877001
Date of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: .38 Spl
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Integral Frame-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with Silver Colt Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Official Police is a classic medium-frame double-action revolver that became one of the most widely issued law enforcement sidearms in the United States during the early to mid-20th century, produced by Colt's Manufacturing Company and renowned for its durability, accuracy, and refined workmanship. Built on Colt’s “E-frame,” which is closely related to the earlier Army Special, the Official Police is typically chambered in .38 Special, though some earlier versions were offered in other calibers such as .32-20 and .41 Colt. It features a double-action/single-action trigger system, allowing for both rapid double-action fire and precise single-action shooting, and is equipped with a six-shot cylinder, making it well-suited for duty use during an era when revolvers dominated law enforcement. Barrel lengths most commonly ranged from 4 to 6 inches, with the 4-inch configuration being especially popular for police carry due to its balance of portability and accuracy.
The revolver is constructed entirely of steel, giving it a solid, well-balanced feel and contributing to its reputation for longevity under heavy use. It typically features fixed sights, a finely polished blued finish, and checkered walnut grips, reflecting Colt’s emphasis on both function and craftsmanship. Known for its smooth trigger pull—often regarded as superior to many contemporaries—the Official Police was favored by officers who valued consistent performance and controllability. It remained in production for several decades and saw extensive use not only by municipal police departments but also by military personnel and security agencies. Today, the Colt Official Police is appreciated as both a historical artifact and a highly shootable vintage revolver, representing a time when finely machined steel wheelguns were the standard sidearm of American law enforcement.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the Colt box and all other contents pictured above.
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.
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.
Shipping Details
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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.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1167056033 |
BidPrice: |
130 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-04-19 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
863 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-04-19 17:03:28 |
