Colt Banker's Special .38 Colt New Police (.38 S&W) DA/SA Revolver, 2 inch, 6-Shot, 1933, Blued
This 1933 Colt Banker's Special is a compact, six-shot revolver chambered in .38 S&W (also known by Colt as .38 Colt New Police). Built on the Colt Police Positive small D-frame, it features a 2 inch barrel, blued carbon-steel construction, and classic fixed sights. The model is historically linked to U.S. Post Office Railway Mail Service purchases, adding notable context for collectors. It wears aftermarket stag-pattern synthetic grip panels.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The action is smooth and the lockup is tight. There is pitting as well as scratching and blemishes present. The grips are not original and do not properly fit this pistol.
What’s Included
- Colt Banker's Special .38 Colt New Police revolver
Built on Colt’s small D-frame (Police Positive platform), this Banker's Special offers a six-shot fluted cylinder in a compact 2 inch format. It is chambered for .38 S&W, the cartridge Colt designated as .38 Colt New Police.
The barrel is rollmarked "38 BANKERS / SPECIAL," and the left side of the frame carries the Colt rampant horse rollmark. The top of the barrel and topstrap have a matte, serrated anti-glare treatment. Sighting is via a fixed half-moon front blade and a frame-groove rear.
Mechanically, it is a double-action/single-action revolver with an exposed hammer and a serrated trigger. The ejector rod is unshrouded with a knurled tip, and the frame is configured with a square-butt grip frame.
Construction is blued carbon steel throughout, made in the United States. This example is fitted with aftermarket stag-pattern synthetic grip panels, aligning with the listed customization details.
Produced in 1933, the model carries historical association with U.S. Post Office Railway Mail Service acquisitions, offering added context for those seeking period-correct Colt service-style revolvers.