Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action / single-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is a Colt Official Police.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Official Police
Serial: 804935 (Matching Crane & Frame Block)
Date of Manufacture: 1950
Caliber: .38 Special (.38 Special CTG)
Finish: Factory Blued Carbon Steel
Barrel Length: 5" Tapered Carbon Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Half-Moon Front Sight Blade w/ Frame-Milled Rear Sight Notch
Stock/Grips: Factory Checkered Hard Rubber (Coltite/Coltwood) Stock w/ Oval "COLT" Molded Emblems
Action: Double-Action / Single-Action Revolver w/ Hand-Fitted Lockwork, V-Spring Hammer Mechanism, and 6-Shot Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: Left side of barrel stamped "OFFICIAL POLICE / .38 SPECIAL CTG."; right side of barrel stamped "COLT'S MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A."; left side of frame stamped w/ Rampant Colt crest logo; matching serial "804935" stamped on frame crane cut and crane.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Originally introduced in 1908 as the Army Special and renamed in 1927 to reflect its overwhelming adoption by American law enforcement agencies, the Colt Official Police stands as one of the most iconic medium-frame revolvers in firearms history. Built on Colt's robust medium "I-frame" architecture at the historic Hartford, Connecticut plant, the Official Police was engineered to set the benchmark for duty handguns, serving as the standard-issue sidearm for law enforcement agencies across the nation for over half a century. Utilizing Colt's legendary hand-fitted, hand-tuned lockwork powered by a flat V-spring trigger mechanism, the Official Police combined exceptional combat accuracy w/ bank-vault lockup tightness. Produced across several distinct post-war finish and grip iterations, mid-century examples featuring factory checkered composite stocks retain a special place among collectors of classic American service revolvers.
This specific example is an authentic Colt Official Police revolver manufactured in 1952, bearing matching serial number 804935 stamped on both the frame crane cutout and the crane. Chambered in .38 Special, it features a desirable 5-inch tapered carbon steel barrel finished in Colt's factory blued finish. The metal finish exhibits high overall preservation w/ deep blue luster, showing light operational drag-line wear along the cylinder, subtle thinning along the muzzle high edges, and crisp factory roll-marks. It comes fitted w/ factory checkered hard rubber stocks displaying molded "COLT" emblems and crisp checkering panels. Mechanically, the double-action pull is smooth, single-action lockup is tight and precise, and the 5-inch bore remains mirror-bright w/ sharp, defined rifling throughout. Offered in clean, honest collector condition, this 1952 Colt Official Police represents a fantastic investment-grade example for Colt "Snake Era" precursor collectors and mid-century police handgun enthusiasts.
Contents:
Model: Official Police
Serial: 804935 (Matching Crane & Frame Block)
Date of Manufacture: 1950
Caliber: .38 Special (.38 Special CTG)
Finish: Factory Blued Carbon Steel
Barrel Length: 5" Tapered Carbon Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Half-Moon Front Sight Blade w/ Frame-Milled Rear Sight Notch
Stock/Grips: Factory Checkered Hard Rubber (Coltite/Coltwood) Stock w/ Oval "COLT" Molded Emblems
Action: Double-Action / Single-Action Revolver w/ Hand-Fitted Lockwork, V-Spring Hammer Mechanism, and 6-Shot Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: Left side of barrel stamped "OFFICIAL POLICE / .38 SPECIAL CTG."; right side of barrel stamped "COLT'S MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A."; left side of frame stamped w/ Rampant Colt crest logo; matching serial "804935" stamped on frame crane cut and crane.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Originally introduced in 1908 as the Army Special and renamed in 1927 to reflect its overwhelming adoption by American law enforcement agencies, the Colt Official Police stands as one of the most iconic medium-frame revolvers in firearms history. Built on Colt's robust medium "I-frame" architecture at the historic Hartford, Connecticut plant, the Official Police was engineered to set the benchmark for duty handguns, serving as the standard-issue sidearm for law enforcement agencies across the nation for over half a century. Utilizing Colt's legendary hand-fitted, hand-tuned lockwork powered by a flat V-spring trigger mechanism, the Official Police combined exceptional combat accuracy w/ bank-vault lockup tightness. Produced across several distinct post-war finish and grip iterations, mid-century examples featuring factory checkered composite stocks retain a special place among collectors of classic American service revolvers.
This specific example is an authentic Colt Official Police revolver manufactured in 1952, bearing matching serial number 804935 stamped on both the frame crane cutout and the crane. Chambered in .38 Special, it features a desirable 5-inch tapered carbon steel barrel finished in Colt's factory blued finish. The metal finish exhibits high overall preservation w/ deep blue luster, showing light operational drag-line wear along the cylinder, subtle thinning along the muzzle high edges, and crisp factory roll-marks. It comes fitted w/ factory checkered hard rubber stocks displaying molded "COLT" emblems and crisp checkering panels. Mechanically, the double-action pull is smooth, single-action lockup is tight and precise, and the 5-inch bore remains mirror-bright w/ sharp, defined rifling throughout. Offered in clean, honest collector condition, this 1952 Colt Official Police represents a fantastic investment-grade example for Colt "Snake Era" precursor collectors and mid-century police handgun enthusiasts.
Contents:
Colt Official Police .38 Special 5" Blued Revolver.
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.
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1202931802 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-20 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
240 |
