Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this awesome double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Official Police!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Official Police
Serial: 40933
Date of Manufacture: 1956
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Frame Notched Rear w/ Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wooden Grips w/ Inlaid Colt Medallions and Add-On Finger Grooves
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1927, Colt rebranded the Army Special to the Official Police to better reflect its primary users, which included numerous police departments such as the New York City Police, Boston Police, and federal agencies like the FBI and Treasury Department. The Official Police became the standard-issue revolver for law enforcement. They remained highly favored by private guard services, industrial plant guards, and civilian owners seeking a robust and powerful firearm. Colt offered several variations of this popular model, including finishes in blue and bright nickel and barrel lengths of 2", 4", 5", and 6". The revolver was available in calibers such as .22LR, .32-20, .38-200 British (.38 S&W), .38 Special, and .41 Long Colt. The grip options included square butts with optional rounded butts, and heavy barrel versions were typically 6". Grips were originally checkered walnut with silver Colt medallions until 1947, when "Coltwood" plastic grips with molded silver medallions were introduced, reverting to checkered walnut in 1954. The Official Police was produced from 1927 to 1969, with the post-war version (1947 to 1969) featuring a ramped and serrated front sight, a newly shaped hammer with grooves, and an updated cylinder retention system. Post-war models were available in .22LR and .38 Special.
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
Serial: 40933
Date of Manufacture: 1956
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Frame Notched Rear w/ Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wooden Grips w/ Inlaid Colt Medallions and Add-On Finger Grooves
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1927, Colt rebranded the Army Special to the Official Police to better reflect its primary users, which included numerous police departments such as the New York City Police, Boston Police, and federal agencies like the FBI and Treasury Department. The Official Police became the standard-issue revolver for law enforcement. They remained highly favored by private guard services, industrial plant guards, and civilian owners seeking a robust and powerful firearm. Colt offered several variations of this popular model, including finishes in blue and bright nickel and barrel lengths of 2", 4", 5", and 6". The revolver was available in calibers such as .22LR, .32-20, .38-200 British (.38 S&W), .38 Special, and .41 Long Colt. The grip options included square butts with optional rounded butts, and heavy barrel versions were typically 6". Grips were originally checkered walnut with silver Colt medallions until 1947, when "Coltwood" plastic grips with molded silver medallions were introduced, reverting to checkered walnut in 1954. The Official Police was produced from 1927 to 1969, with the post-war version (1947 to 1969) featuring a ramped and serrated front sight, a newly shaped hammer with grooves, and an updated cylinder retention system. Post-war models were available in .22LR and .38 Special.
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
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.




