Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this scarce variant of an iconic double-action revolver for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Official Police!
The butt of this example is marked “DPC 30548=134 BACR”!
The “DPC 30548=134 BACR” stamping is an internal property or inventory marking rather than a factory-applied identifier, indicating that this firearm once belonged to a government or large corporate entity. In this case, “BACR” most likely refers to Boeing Aircraft Company, Renton, while “DPC” is believed to represent a Delivery Point Code or similar tracking designation. The accompanying numbers function as an internal asset or department-specific identification code. Markings like these are commonly found on firearms that passed through government or contractor hands—such as equipment originally issued to agencies like the U.S. Coast Guard and later routed to major aerospace contractors for security or operational purposes—where strict inventory management required detailed property control stamps.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Official Police
Serial: 710410
Date of Manufacture: 1944
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Integral "Half Moon" Blade Front with Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Silver Colt Medallions
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard / The butt of this revolver is marked “DPC 30548=134 BACR.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Official Police, introduced in 1927, was Colt’s answer to the growing demand for a robust and dependable service revolver among American law enforcement agencies. Essentially a renamed version of the Colt Army Special, the rebranding reflected Colt’s acknowledgment that the revolver’s true market was not the military but the nation’s police departments. The Official Police quickly gained widespread acceptance and became the standard issue sidearm for countless agencies across the United States, including major metropolitan forces such as the New York City Police Department, the Boston Police, and federal organizations like the FBI and the U.S. Treasury Department. Its balance of strength, accuracy, and smooth double-action trigger pull made it one of the most respected service revolvers of its era. Civilian shooters, industrial security teams, and private guards also favored the revolver for its reliability and manageable recoil. Colt offered the Official Police in a variety of calibers.22 LR, .32-20, .38 S&W (38/200 British), .38 Special, and .41 Long Colt—making it versatile enough to meet a wide range of needs both in the field and on the range. Over its four-decade production run from 1927 to 1969, the Official Police evolved with subtle refinements but retained the classic Colt craftsmanship that defined the brand. It was offered in both blued and bright nickel finishes, with barrel lengths ranging from 2 to 6 inches, including heavy-barrel variants favored for their stability and accuracy. Early pre-war examples, made from 1927 to 1946, featured the rounded “half-moon” front sight, checkered trigger and hammer, and the older-style cylinder retention system—all hallmarks of Colt’s pre-war hand-fitting and quality. Grips were originally checkered walnut with silver Colt medallions, later transitioning to molded “Coltwood” plastic during the wartime material shortages before returning to wood post-1954. Known for its durability, smooth action, and handsome finish, the Colt Official Police became an icon of mid-20th-century law enforcement and remains one of the most collectible service revolvers among Colt enthusiasts today.
Condition:
Model: Official Police
Serial: 710410
Date of Manufacture: 1944
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Integral "Half Moon" Blade Front with Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Silver Colt Medallions
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard / The butt of this revolver is marked “DPC 30548=134 BACR.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Official Police, introduced in 1927, was Colt’s answer to the growing demand for a robust and dependable service revolver among American law enforcement agencies. Essentially a renamed version of the Colt Army Special, the rebranding reflected Colt’s acknowledgment that the revolver’s true market was not the military but the nation’s police departments. The Official Police quickly gained widespread acceptance and became the standard issue sidearm for countless agencies across the United States, including major metropolitan forces such as the New York City Police Department, the Boston Police, and federal organizations like the FBI and the U.S. Treasury Department. Its balance of strength, accuracy, and smooth double-action trigger pull made it one of the most respected service revolvers of its era. Civilian shooters, industrial security teams, and private guards also favored the revolver for its reliability and manageable recoil. Colt offered the Official Police in a variety of calibers.22 LR, .32-20, .38 S&W (38/200 British), .38 Special, and .41 Long Colt—making it versatile enough to meet a wide range of needs both in the field and on the range. Over its four-decade production run from 1927 to 1969, the Official Police evolved with subtle refinements but retained the classic Colt craftsmanship that defined the brand. It was offered in both blued and bright nickel finishes, with barrel lengths ranging from 2 to 6 inches, including heavy-barrel variants favored for their stability and accuracy. Early pre-war examples, made from 1927 to 1946, featured the rounded “half-moon” front sight, checkered trigger and hammer, and the older-style cylinder retention system—all hallmarks of Colt’s pre-war hand-fitting and quality. Grips were originally checkered walnut with silver Colt medallions, later transitioning to molded “Coltwood” plastic during the wartime material shortages before returning to wood post-1954. Known for its durability, smooth action, and handsome finish, the Colt Official Police became an icon of mid-20th-century law enforcement and remains one of the most collectible service revolvers among Colt enthusiasts today.
Condition:
This example is in excellent overall condition, showing only light, honest holster wear consistent with careful use, as 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.
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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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