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Colt Official Police .38 Special – 4” Barrel – 1950 Production
Guns International #: 103501481 Seller's Inventory #: 161957
Category: Colt Revolvers - Police Positive - Colt Pistols
Seller's Information
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Seller: Sprague's Sports Inc.
Company: Spragues Sports
Member Since: 2/2/12
State: Arizona
Zip: 85364
Country: United States
Phone: (800) 440-3892
Phone2: (928) 726-0022
Fax: (928) 344-4708
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 49
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, LayAway 30% down 60 days
Description:
Post-war Colt Official Police chambered in .38 Special. Serial number 809060 places production in 1950.
The Official Police is one of Colt’s classic service revolvers, built on the E-frame with Colt’s traditional V-spring action. Solid steel construction with the balance and lockup these models are known for.
Configuration
- Manufacturer: Colt
- Model: Official Police
- Caliber: .38 Special
- Barrel Length: 4 inches
- Capacity: 6-shot cylinder
- Action: Double Action / Single Action (DA/SA)
- Finish: Factory blued
Grips
Currently fitted with tortoise shell style plastic grips featuring Colt medallions. The inside of the trigger guard is marked Fitted with vintage“Pachmayr Gun Works grip adapter – Los Angeles, Calif. USA”, indicating aftermarket Pachmayr grips rather than original factory stocks.
Grips show normal handling wear but remain solid.
Condition
Blued finish remains good overall. There is visible thinning and areas where the blueing has worn through to the base metal, consistent with honest holster carry.
Markings remain clear and sharp.
Bore is clean with visible rifling and light age-appropriate wear.
Cylinder locks up properly. Timing and carry-up are correct. Double and single action function as they should.
Markings
- “COLT’S MFG CO. HARTFORD, CT U.S.A.”
- “OFFICIAL POLICE .38 SPECIAL CTG.”
- Matching serial numbers on frame and crane
This is an honest 1950 Colt service revolver with original finish wear and solid mechanics — a strong representative example of the model without refinishing or alteration.
Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
SOLD
Handgun Caliber: .38 Special
Serial Number: 809060 -JF