Guns International #: 102633567
Seller's Inventory #: AC183
Colt Metropolitan Police (Wash- D-C.) Lightning .38 Long Colt caliber revolver. Backstrap very nicely inscribed “ Metropolitan Police Dept .D.C" Bore is excellent, action works perfectly. Gun has 93-95% original factory nickle. No buggered screws. Grips show handling wear but no cracks or chips. This was an order by the D.C. Police for Colt to produce several hundred. These Metropolitan Police (D.C. Police) guns are hard to find and are a very good variation for a Lightning/Thunderer collector. There is a “star" on the rear of the trigger guard indicating factory work of some kind. The nickel is perfect and correct as we have sold approximately 5 over the last 50 years. The star in this case was for the special factory engraved backstrap.
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Guns International #: 102633567
Category - Military
Revolvers - US
- Colt Revolvers - Single Action
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Seller: Collectors Firearms
Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc Member Since: 3/6/07
First Name: E-commerce
Last Name: Department
State:
Texas
Zip: 77063
Country: United States
Phone:
(713) 781-1960
Fax:
(713) 781-6407
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 7191
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover
"Colt Metropolitan Police (Wash- D-C.)
Lightning .38 Long Colt
(AC183)
Description: " Colt Metropolitan Police (Wash- D-C.) Lightning .38 Long Colt caliber revolver. Backstrap very nicely inscribed “ Metropolitan Police Dept .D.C" Bore is excellent, action works perfectly. Gun has 93-95% original factory nickle. No buggered screws. Grips show handling wear but no cracks or chips. This was an order by the D.C. Police for Colt to produce several hundred. These Metropolitan Police (D.C. Police) guns are hard to find and are a very good variation for a Lightning/Thunderer collector. There is a “star" on the rear of the trigger guard indicating factory work of some kind. The nickel is perfect and correct as we have sold approximately 5 over the last 50 years. The star in this case was for the special factory engraved backstrap. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes |
Guns International #: 102633567
Seller's Inventory #: AC183
Colt Metropolitan Police (Wash- D-C.) Lightning .38 Long Colt caliber revolver. Backstrap very nicely inscribed “ Metropolitan Police Dept .D.C" Bore is excellent, action works perfectly. Gun has 93-95% original factory nickle. No buggered screws. Grips show handling wear but no cracks or chips. This was an order by the D.C. Police for Colt to produce several hundred. These Metropolitan Police (D.C. Police) guns are hard to find and are a very good variation for a Lightning/Thunderer collector. There is a “star" on the rear of the trigger guard indicating factory work of some kind. The nickel is perfect and correct as we have sold approximately 5 over the last 50 years. The star in this case was for the special factory engraved backstrap.
Guns International #: 102633567
Seller's Inventory #: AC183
Colt Metropolitan Police (Wash- D-C.) Lightning .38 Long Colt caliber revolver. Backstrap very nicely inscribed “ Metropolitan Police Dept .D.C" Bore is excellent, action works perfectly. Gun has 93-95% original factory nickle. No buggered screws. Grips show handling wear but no cracks or chips. This was an order by the D.C. Police for Colt to produce several hundred. These Metropolitan Police (D.C. Police) guns are hard to find and are a very good variation for a Lightning/Thunderer collector. There is a “star" on the rear of the trigger guard indicating factory work of some kind. The nickel is perfect and correct as we have sold approximately 5 over the last 50 years. The star in this case was for the special factory engraved backstrap.