Colt Official Police Post-War .38 Special Revolver, 4-Inch Barrel, 1967 Production
Built in 1967, this Post-War Colt Official Police represents one of the final iterations of the company’s trusted service revolver. It retains the factory Royal Blue finish, a crisp double-action/single-action lock-work shared with premium Colt target models, and the desirable ramped front sight introduced in later production years. For collectors and shooters who appreciate classic Colt craftsmanship, this six-shot E-frame revolver pairs proven performance with late-production refinements.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The polished blue finish shows scattered scratches and small blemishes consistent with duty carry. The bore is bright and shiny with strong rifling.
What’s Included
- Brown leather duty holster (unbranded)
This 4-inch Official Police features Colt’s Positive Lock hammer-block system, providing an extra measure of safety by preventing the hammer from contacting the firing pin unless the trigger is fully pulled. The wide, checkered spur hammer wears original color-case hardening that contrasts nicely against the deep blue finish.
The revolver’s medium E-frame houses a smooth, consistent trigger that delivers both double-action and single-action capability. Its six-shot fluted cylinder rotates clockwise and lacks the later shrouded ejector rod, staying true to the classic pre-Mk III configuration.
Checkered walnut service stocks with nickel-silver rampant-Colt medallions offer a secure, period-correct grip. The square-butt frame and fixed iron sights—ramped, serrated front and square-notch rear—remain practical for precise shot placement.
With production ending in 1969, late-1960s Official Police revolvers mark the close of an era for Colt’s long-running service line. This 1967 example combines collectible status with the solid build quality that made the model a mainstay among law-enforcement agencies for decades.