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MINTY EXAMPLE FROM THE GREAT DEPRESSION OFFICIAL POLICE, 6” BARREL, .38 SPECIAL, #575XXX, MADE 1932
Guns International #: 101473110 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Official Police - Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War
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: 68
Total Number of Listings: 4104
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
A NEAR MINT EXAMPLE FROM THE EARLY YEARS OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION IS THIS OFFICIAL POLICE, 6” BARREL, .38 SPECIAL, #575XXX, MADE 1932! This blued finish revolver has the longest and most desirable barrel offered. While the model is not uncommon, one in this pristine condition is. This one retains nearly all the deep blue- you’d have to examine it closely to find any freckle- including the fire blue on the trigger and hammer back. The checkered walnut grips are excellent; markings are sharp and clear including the rampant colt on the frame. Last patent date on the barrel is the correct 1926. There isn’t even a cylinder drag line between the locking notches. Bore is perfect and the cylinder locks up like a bank vault. The front face of the cylinder retains all the blue indicating that this Colt was probably never fired. In the 1930s economic disaster, Colt (as well as all the major arms companies) laid off all non-essential workers as sales were so low. Those that remained on the job were the finest craftsmen of the day and were able to spend considerable time on each revolver at Colt. The end result is that guns produced during this time were some of the best quality ever turned out. We’ll never see this kind of quality again in a standard frame .38 Special caliber revolver as the manufacturing cost would be prohibitive- even if craftsmen could be found to do the work!.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: OFFICIAL POLICE
Serial Number: 575XXX
Barrel Length: 6"N
Caliber Info: .38 SPECIAL
Condition: NEAR NEW