This is a recently acquired Colt Officer's Model chambered in .38 Special with a 6" barrel and a blued finish. It wears checkered diamond grips with Colt Medallions and is in overall good condition with scattered peppering and wear consistent with age and being carried. This style revolver was originally released in 1908 as the Colt Army Special, it was renamed the "Colt's Official Police" in 1927 in order to better market to law enforcement agencies. It became one of the bestselling police firearms of all time, eventually coming to exemplify typical law enforcement officer weaponry in the 1950's The Official Police was also used by various U.S. and allied military forces during World War II. According to our research, this example was manufactured in 1937. Please see pictures for accurate depiction of this historical piece.
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Officer's Model
Caliber: .38 Special
Capacity: 6
Barrel Length: 6"
Grips: Full Checkered Diamond Walnut
Finish: Blue
Circa: 1937
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