1950 Colt Official Police .38 Special, 4-Inch, Blued DA/SA Revolver
Manufactured in 1950, this Colt Official Police is a classic U.S.-made, blued carbon-steel revolver built on Colt's medium E-frame. It features the widely issued mid-20th-century police configuration with a 4-inch tapered barrel, a six-shot fluted cylinder, and fixed sights. This example retains hallmark Colt details including the Positive Lock internal safety and square-butt grip profile.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from previous handling and use. The finish shows some loss with areas of light surface rust. The grip is missing a medallion on one side. Please refer to the photos for a closer look.
What’s Included
- Colt Official Police .38 Special revolver (4-inch barrel)
This Official Police is built on Colt's medium E-frame, the robust foundation later used for models such as the Trooper and Python. The revolver retains its classic service layout with a 4-inch tapered round barrel, six-shot fluted cylinder, and square-butt grip profile.
The action is double-action/single-action and incorporates Colt's Positive Lock internal safety system. Sighting is straightforward and durable, with a ramped/blade front and a topstrap rear groove.
Construction is blued carbon steel, with assembly and inspection marks on the crane/yoke cut. The ejector rod has a knurled tip and no shroud, matching period-correct features.
Made in the USA in 1950, this is the quintessential mid-century American police service configuration in .38 Special, reflecting the form and function that defined duty revolvers of its era.