Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this beautiful double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction...this is the Colt Official Police!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Official Police
Serial: 869077
Date of Manufacture: 1959
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Frame Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Silver Colt Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
IIn 1927, Colt decided to rename the Army Special to better reflect the gun's primary buyers. The name was changed to the Official Police, signifying its role as the official police issue revolver for numerous police departments, such as the New York City Police and Boston Police, and federal agencies like the FBI and Treasury Department. The Official Police remained a popular choice for police departments well into the 1960s and was also highly favored by private guard services, industrial plant guards, and civilian gun owners seeking a powerful and reliable 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 .22 LR, .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.
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: 869077
Date of Manufacture: 1959
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Frame Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Silver Colt Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
IIn 1927, Colt decided to rename the Army Special to better reflect the gun's primary buyers. The name was changed to the Official Police, signifying its role as the official police issue revolver for numerous police departments, such as the New York City Police and Boston Police, and federal agencies like the FBI and Treasury Department. The Official Police remained a popular choice for police departments well into the 1960s and was also highly favored by private guard services, industrial plant guards, and civilian gun owners seeking a powerful and reliable 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 .22 LR, .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.
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 $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
