pawn shop find: 1948 Colt Official Police

kokopelli · August 19, 2009, 08:14 PM

... was at a pawn shop today and saw an old looking Colt revolver in the case. I asked to look at it, it was a Colt Official Police .38 Special, 4" barrel. The finish is a little worn, but no rust and functions flawlessly. I called Colt and they verified the serial number as manufactured in 1948.

It has some (albeit nice) pearl grips, so I'll need to find a set of original grips for it for my taste.
My camera's DOA right now, pics asap.

KyJim · August 19, 2009, 09:11 PM

Sounds like a nice acquisition. I've been wanting to pick up one up in good mechanical condition at a reasonable cost. Not easy to do around here.

CajunBass · August 20, 2009, 07:24 AM

Congratulations. They're nice revolvers. Here's a picture of my 1950 that I got a few weeks ago. The grips aren't originals I don't think, but I like them.

August 19, 2009, 08:14 PM	#1
kokopelli Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2009 Location: Ky Posts: 202	pawn shop find: 1948 Colt Official Police ... was at a pawn shop today and saw an old looking Colt revolver in the case. I asked to look at it, it was a Colt Official Police .38 Special, 4" barrel. The finish is a little worn, but no rust and functions flawlessly. I called Colt and they verified the serial number as manufactured in 1948. It has some (albeit nice) pearl grips, so I'll need to find a set of original grips for it for my taste. My camera's DOA right now, pics asap. Last edited by kokopelli; August 19, 2009 at 09:07 PM.

August 20, 2009, 07:24 AM	#3
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	Congratulations. They're nice revolvers. Here's a picture of my 1950 that I got a few weeks ago. The grips aren't originals I don't think, but I like them. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

August 19, 2009, 09:11 PM	#2
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	Sounds like a nice acquisition. I've been wanting to pick up one up in good mechanical condition at a reasonable cost. Not easy to do around here.