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COLT “OFFICIAL POLICE” .38 Special Double Action SELF DEFENSE Revolver C&R With “L.P.B. No. 14” Stamped on the Butt
Guns International #: 103652053 Seller's Inventory #: 260127
Category: Colt Revolvers - Official Police - Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
COLT “OFFICIAL POLICE” .38 Special Double Action SELF DEFENSE Revolver C&R
With “L.P.B. No. 14” Stamped on the Butt
Here Ancestry Guns presents a C&R Colt Official Police Double Action Revolver, made in 1957 by the Colt Manufacturing Company with a production run from 1907 through 1969 in Hartford, Connecticut with over 1,000,000 revolvers built. As the 20th Century began, the older .32 caliber revolvers which had been standard-issue for most of America’s police departments began to be phased out in favor of the larger-bore .38 caliber.
In 1908 Colt introduced a sleek and modernized revolver they dubbed the “Army Special”, which in the powerful (for the time) and popular .38 Special quickly became the issue service revolver of many departments. The revolver was renamed Colt's Official Police in 1927 in order to better market to law enforcement agencies. It became one of the best-selling police firearms of all time, eventually in the 1950s coming to exemplify typical law enforcement officer weaponry. The Official Police was also used by various U.S. and allied military forces during World War II.
This example has “L.P.B. No. 14” stamped on the butt. Though there are multiple possibilities, this could have stood for the Long Beach Police.
The overall condition is fine. Much original blue is preserved. The action is strong. Shiny bright bore maintains crisp rifling. Both grips show minimal handling wear with the left grip having a small scratch along the back strap. Markings are sharp. Visible numbers match.
Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 6 inches.
Caliber: .38 Special
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
$1400
#260127
Price: $1,400.00
Curio/Relic: Yes