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Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this HOLY GRAIL double action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Border Patrol in FACTORY SATIN NICKEL WITH FACTORY LETTER!
THIS IS TRULY A HOLY GRAIL COLT REVOLVER, 1 OF ONLY 179 EVER MADE, A SCARCE GUN IN THE RAREST AND LOWEST PRODUCTION SPECIAL ORDER FINISH!
This gun was special ordered by the Alabama Dept. of Public Safety - Disaster Control Groups. The DCGs were platoons of 40 troopers that were called to disaster scenes (tornados, floods,etc. ) or other sites where law enforcement was needed like strikes and so on.
SPECIFICATIONS:
THIS IS TRULY A HOLY GRAIL COLT REVOLVER, 1 OF ONLY 179 EVER MADE, A SCARCE GUN IN THE RAREST AND LOWEST PRODUCTION SPECIAL ORDER FINISH!
This gun was special ordered by the Alabama Dept. of Public Safety - Disaster Control Groups. The DCGs were platoons of 40 troopers that were called to disaster scenes (tornados, floods,etc. ) or other sites where law enforcement was needed like strikes and so on.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Border Patrol
Serial: J89261
Date of Manufacture: Shipped on August 25th, 1972 to Aeromarine store in Birmingham, AL. It is interesting to note that this is the same store where 4 years earlier, James Earl Ray used an alias to purchase a Remington .30-06 rifle that he later used to assassinate Martin Luther King Jr.
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Factory Satin Nickel
Barrel Length: 4" Half Lug
Optics/Sights: Pinned Serrated Ramp Front and Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood with inlaid Colt Medallions
Action: Double
Markings: This one is marked "DPS-DCG" on the backstrap for the Alabama Dept. of Public Safety - Disaster Control Groups. The DCGs were platoons of 40 troopers that were called to disaster scenes (tornados, floods,etc. ) or other sites where law enforcement was needed like strikes and so on. This would be the equivalent of an Emergency Services Unit today. The revolver was built in 1972. Alabama special ordered them in Satin Nickel finish. Most of the production of this gun was in blue with the rest of the standard run in bright nickel.
According to our research, this one is one of only 179 ever made with the Satin Nickel finish from the factory!
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The original Colt Border Patrol was a slightly modified Colt Official Police version that was made exclusively for the US Border Patrol in 1952.
The Second Issue Colt Border Patrol was simply the Colt Trooper Mark III with the barrel stamped "Border Patrol" and with a less polished finish.
Unlike the original Border Patrol, the Second Issue version was sold to both the US Border Patrol and as a commercial model to the public.
It was available with a 4 inch barrel and in .357 Magnum.
There were 5,356 made in blue finish, and 1,152 made in bright nickel, as well as a special run of only 179 in the Satin Nickel finish for the Alabama Dept. of Public Safety - Disaster Control Groups.
The guns bought by the US Border Patrol will have USBP marks and issue numbers stamped on the right side of the frame above the trigger.
The Second Issue Border Patrol was made from 1970 to 1975.
Other than the finish there were no variations made.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Colt is in great condition showing no indications of excessive consumer use or handling that we can see! Not to mention it comes with a Colt Factory letter confirming it to be part of the coveted special run of 179 Border Patrol pistols finished in the Factory Satin Nickel Finish!
TRULY THE HOLY GRAIL BORDER PATROL!
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: Border Patrol
Serial: J89261
Date of Manufacture: Shipped on August 25th, 1972 to Aeromarine store in Birmingham, AL. It is interesting to note that this is the same store where 4 years earlier, James Earl Ray used an alias to purchase a Remington .30-06 rifle that he later used to assassinate Martin Luther King Jr.
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Factory Satin Nickel
Barrel Length: 4" Half Lug
Optics/Sights: Pinned Serrated Ramp Front and Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood with inlaid Colt Medallions
Action: Double
Markings: This one is marked "DPS-DCG" on the backstrap for the Alabama Dept. of Public Safety - Disaster Control Groups. The DCGs were platoons of 40 troopers that were called to disaster scenes (tornados, floods,etc. ) or other sites where law enforcement was needed like strikes and so on. This would be the equivalent of an Emergency Services Unit today. The revolver was built in 1972. Alabama special ordered them in Satin Nickel finish. Most of the production of this gun was in blue with the rest of the standard run in bright nickel.
According to our research, this one is one of only 179 ever made with the Satin Nickel finish from the factory!
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The original Colt Border Patrol was a slightly modified Colt Official Police version that was made exclusively for the US Border Patrol in 1952.
The Second Issue Colt Border Patrol was simply the Colt Trooper Mark III with the barrel stamped "Border Patrol" and with a less polished finish.
Unlike the original Border Patrol, the Second Issue version was sold to both the US Border Patrol and as a commercial model to the public.
It was available with a 4 inch barrel and in .357 Magnum.
There were 5,356 made in blue finish, and 1,152 made in bright nickel, as well as a special run of only 179 in the Satin Nickel finish for the Alabama Dept. of Public Safety - Disaster Control Groups.
The guns bought by the US Border Patrol will have USBP marks and issue numbers stamped on the right side of the frame above the trigger.
The Second Issue Border Patrol was made from 1970 to 1975.
Other than the finish there were no variations made.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Colt is in great condition showing no indications of excessive consumer use or handling that we can see! Not to mention it comes with a Colt Factory letter confirming it to be part of the coveted special run of 179 Border Patrol pistols finished in the Factory Satin Nickel Finish!
TRULY THE HOLY GRAIL BORDER PATROL!
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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