Colt Official Police .38 Double Action Revolver

TheChazJaz · 03-03-2008, 07:04 AM

I recently inherited this firearm with a leather fold-over flap holdster from my great uncle, a former LAPD police officer from the 1940's. I am looking for more information, new grips and a possible idea of its worth. I am not interested in selling it.

It currently has some cracked 'FM 10 point' grips on it. I like the style but will consider any grips that will work. I was told to go to a gun show for grips but do not want to wait until the next show.

As soon as I replace the grips I am going to take it to the range...

Chaz

ArkansasHunter · 03-03-2008, 07:15 AM

Cograts, sounds like you now own a nice Colt of years gone by.
Please sick around we have many members that can help you with your question.
Though I can't help you it will be interesting hearing about your new to you Colt.

WELCOME !!! To GUN and GAME and Thank You for Joining...A.H

GlockMeister · 03-03-2008, 07:23 AM

First off, welcome to the site. Secondly, what a gift to inherit. I don't blame you for not selling it and wanting to both find out more and buy things to make it both look and function better as well as make it safer to use.

I'm sure if you googled it, say by using the words Colt Police revolver in .38, something if not many things will come up. Although, I'm sure someone here will more then likely have the exact place to go as well as how much it's worth. Again, congrats on your new priceless (worth more sentimentally then any dollar amount) Colt Police .39 revolver...

mosineer · 03-03-2008, 07:19 PM

Welcome aboard!! I here that is a great shooter. Try the other forums here also to post you question. Answers will come, yes answers will come.. Good luck!! Hope you enjoy the site and we will see you around the forums...
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Bookman · 03-03-2008, 08:02 PM

Congratulations. You own the finest fixed-sight police revolver ever made.

Your Colt is an "I-frame". Grips (stocks) that fit the Colt Python will fit your gun. There are lots of them available. I recommend either the Pachmayr or Hogue rubber grips. Both are comfortable and not expensive.

My OP wears a set of Pachmayr grippers and it shoots like a dream. Mine gun is also from the 1940's so the grip frame is the same.

For some reason the Colt collectors haven't yet discovered the Official Police. You can still find nice post-war models for under $300.

03-03-2008, 07:04 AM	#1
TheChazJaz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	Colt Official Police .38 Double Action Revolver I recently inherited this firearm with a leather fold-over flap holdster from my great uncle, a former LAPD police officer from the 1940's. I am looking for more information, new grips and a possible idea of its worth. I am not interested in selling it. It currently has some cracked 'FM 10 point' grips on it. I like the style but will consider any grips that will work. I was told to go to a gun show for grips but do not want to wait until the next show. As soon as I replace the grips I am going to take it to the range... Chaz

03-03-2008, 07:23 AM	#3
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,483	First off, welcome to the site. Secondly, what a gift to inherit. I don't blame you for not selling it and wanting to both find out more and buy things to make it both look and function better as well as make it safer to use. I'm sure if you googled it, say by using the words Colt Police revolver in .38, something if not many things will come up. Although, I'm sure someone here will more then likely have the exact place to go as well as how much it's worth. Again, congrats on your new priceless (worth more sentimentally then any dollar amount) Colt Police .39 revolver... __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-03-2008, 08:02 PM	#5
Bookman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10 paces south of Canada Posts: 738	Congratulations. You own the finest fixed-sight police revolver ever made. Your Colt is an "I-frame". Grips (stocks) that fit the Colt Python will fit your gun. There are lots of them available. I recommend either the Pachmayr or Hogue rubber grips. Both are comfortable and not expensive. My OP wears a set of Pachmayr grippers and it shoots like a dream. Mine gun is also from the 1940's so the grip frame is the same. For some reason the Colt collectors haven't yet discovered the Official Police. You can still find nice post-war models for under $300. Last edited by Bookman; 03-04-2008 at 07:39 PM. Reason: Factual error.

03-03-2008, 07:15 AM	#2
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,694	Cograts, sounds like you now own a nice Colt of years gone by. Please sick around we have many members that can help you with your question. Though I can't help you it will be interesting hearing about your new to you Colt. WELCOME !!! To GUN and GAME and Thank You for Joining...A.H

03-03-2008, 07:19 PM	#4
mosineer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 1,299	Welcome aboard!! I here that is a great shooter. Try the other forums here also to post you question. Answers will come, yes answers will come.. Good luck!! Hope you enjoy the site and we will see you around the forums... *************************************************** All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing**