Colt Official Police .38 Special, 4 Inch, 1950 Production, Blued DA/SA Revolver
Manufactured in 1950, this Colt Official Police is a post-WWII, six-shot .38 Special built on Colt's E-frame with a 4 inch tapered barrel and fixed service sights. It features blued carbon-steel construction, Colt's Positive Lock safety, and checkered walnut service stocks with Colt medallions. The bore is rated excellent.
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 is light surface pitting throughout the frame.
What's Included
- Zippered nylon soft pistol rug
Built on Colt's E-frame, this Official Police uses a double-action/single-action mechanism with a swing-out, six-shot fluted cylinder. It incorporates the Colt Positive Lock and pairs a smooth trigger with an exposed hammer featuring a checkered spur.
The 4 inch round tapered carbon-steel barrel includes a matted top rib and fixed service sights: a serrated ramp front blade and a square-notch rear in the topstrap. Barrel legends identify the model and caliber.
Construction is all blued carbon steel across the frame, cylinder, and receiver, with an unshrouded ejector rod that has a knurled tip. Checkered walnut service stocks with Colt medallions complete the period-correct service configuration.
Made in the United States in 1950, this revolver represents Colt's post-WWII service revolver line. Inspector/assembly marks are present on the crane cut.