Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this incredible double action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Official Police Pre-War!
According to the included factory letter, this Colt Official Police was sold to the United States Government and shipped to Springfield Armory in Springfield Massachusetts on November 14, 1942. There were a total of 1,494 in this shipment.
According to a Charles W. Pate book, approximately 5,115 Official Police revolvers were bought by the US military during the war. Their serial numbers range from approximately 638,000 to 725,000 between 4/42 to 3/43. These early Military proofed Official Police Revolvers were sent to G-2 Military Intelligence, The OSS, and also some to the FBI. Very few were available at the onset of WWII, and the Government snagged them all.
According to the included factory letter, this Colt Official Police was sold to the United States Government and shipped to Springfield Armory in Springfield Massachusetts on November 14, 1942. There were a total of 1,494 in this shipment.
According to a Charles W. Pate book, approximately 5,115 Official Police revolvers were bought by the US military during the war. Their serial numbers range from approximately 638,000 to 725,000 between 4/42 to 3/43. These early Military proofed Official Police Revolvers were sent to G-2 Military Intelligence, The OSS, and also some to the FBI. Very few were available at the onset of WWII, and the Government snagged them all.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Official Police Pre-War
Serial: 721120
Date of Manufacture: 1942
Caliber: .38/c
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4" Exposed Lug
Optics/Sights: Half Moon Blade Front / Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut w/ Inlaid Colt Medallions
Action: Double
Markings: Standard / Features a flaming bomb stamped on the upper left side of the frame in front of the hammer.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1927 Colt decided to rename the Army Special to reflect the actual buyers of the gun, so the Army Special name was changed to the Official Police. That was just what the gun was, THE official police issue revolver for a great many police departments like the New York City Police, Boston Police, and Federal agencies like the FBI and Treasury Department. The Official Police would serve as a prime police issue gun into the 1960s and was highly favored by private guard services, industrial plant guards, and civilian gun owners wanting a powerful and strong revolver.
As a popular Colt model, Colt offered a number of variations of the gun. The finishes were blue and bright nickel. Barrel lengths were 2", 4", 5", and 6". Calibers offered were .22LR, .32-20, 38-200 British (.38 S&W), .38 Special, and .41 Long Colt. The butt was square, with optional rounded butts offered.
Heavy barrel versions were made, usually in 6". Grips were checkered walnut with silver Colt medallions until 1947 when "Coltwood" plastic with silver colored molded in medallions was used until 1954 when checkered walnut again made standard. The Official Police was produced from 1927 to 1969.
Contents:
This gun will ship with the factory Colt letter pictured above and is in Simply Astonishing!
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.
Model: Official Police Pre-War
Serial: 721120
Date of Manufacture: 1942
Caliber: .38/c
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4" Exposed Lug
Optics/Sights: Half Moon Blade Front / Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut w/ Inlaid Colt Medallions
Action: Double
Markings: Standard / Features a flaming bomb stamped on the upper left side of the frame in front of the hammer.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1927 Colt decided to rename the Army Special to reflect the actual buyers of the gun, so the Army Special name was changed to the Official Police. That was just what the gun was, THE official police issue revolver for a great many police departments like the New York City Police, Boston Police, and Federal agencies like the FBI and Treasury Department. The Official Police would serve as a prime police issue gun into the 1960s and was highly favored by private guard services, industrial plant guards, and civilian gun owners wanting a powerful and strong revolver.
As a popular Colt model, Colt offered a number of variations of the gun. The finishes were blue and bright nickel. Barrel lengths were 2", 4", 5", and 6". Calibers offered were .22LR, .32-20, 38-200 British (.38 S&W), .38 Special, and .41 Long Colt. The butt was square, with optional rounded butts offered.
Heavy barrel versions were made, usually in 6". Grips were checkered walnut with silver Colt medallions until 1947 when "Coltwood" plastic with silver colored molded in medallions was used until 1954 when checkered walnut again made standard. The Official Police was produced from 1927 to 1969.
Contents:
This gun will ship with the factory Colt letter pictured above and is in Simply Astonishing!
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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