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PRE-WAR, LIMITED PRODUCTION .22 LONG RIFLE CHAMBERED OFFICIAL POLICE, 6” WITH “T. H. P. No. 4” STAMPED BUTT
Guns International #: 101461798 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Official Police - Colt Revolvers - Rimfire
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 48
Total Number of Listings: 3300
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
PRE-WAR, LIMITED PRODUCTION .22 LONG RIFLE CHAMBERED OFFICIAL POLICE, 6” REVOLVER WITH “T. H. P. No. 4” STAMPED BUTT. The Official Police .22LR was serial numbered in its own range and was introduced at the beginning of the Great Depression in 1930. By 1940 when production ended, Colt was manufacturing only a few hundred of these per year and had a total run of about 14,000 guns. This example with serial number 11XXX was made in 1937. Production re-started after the war in 1947 and again continued with limited production until 1966. Many of these revolvers were purchased by law enforcement agencies for training purposes. It was cheaper to burn .22 LR rim fire ammo than issue .38 Special cartridges for target use. This was especially important during the cash-strapped Depression years. The “T. H. P.” stamping on this one probably stands for either Tennessee or Texas Highway Patrol (both founded in 1929). Interestingly, here in Montana the highway patrol began in 1935 and out of a pool of 1500, 24 applicants were chosen! This example shows most of the blue intact with only some normal ageing/thinning on the grip straps and some very minor edge wear. Exc. markings, has fine fire blue on the sides of the checkered trigger and on the back of the hammer. Even the front of the cylinder retains good blue indicating that this revolver wasn’t fired much. The checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions show some holster/handling wear only. Very tight lock up and excellent bright bore. A Colt factory letter might prove interesting on this one.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: OFFICIAL POLICE .22
Serial Number: 11XXX
Barrel Length: 6
Condition: FINE+-EXC.