SOLD - WW2 British Contract Colt Official Police .38-200 Revolver Rig
| Year: | 1941 |
| Maker: | Colt |
| Type: | Official Police .38-200 / .38 S&W |
| Caliber: | .38 |
| Bore: | Mint |
| Condition: | ~96-97% |
Description
8/4/26 - This is an excellent example of a Colt Official Police Revolver in .38-200, the British designation for 38 S&W. The Colt Official Police guns in .38-200 caliber were neither "commercial guns" nor were they "donated" to the British. They were obtained by sale from Colt to the British Purchasing Commission in 1941. 18,250 such revolvers guns were sold to the BPC. They pre-dated the Lend Lease Act so are not properly considered as Lend Lease guns. As reflected by the barrel marking these .38-200 guns were the only Official Police variant ever offered in that caliber. All had 5 inch barrels. The number on the butt "7927" was applied by Woolwich Arsenal as a rack or inventory number. They are interesting martial arms that appeal to both Colt collectors as well as military arms enthusiasts. This one has retained about 96-97% of its original high polish bluing. While there is very little actual bluing loss, there are tiny scratches and handling marks on much of the gun. Fitted with nice period-correct wood grips - minor bruising. Mint bore. Comes as a rig with a mint 1943-dated canvas holster.
Specifications
| Sold: | No |
| Hold: | No |
| C&R: | Yes |
| Condition: | ~96-97% |
| Bore: | Mint |
| Maker: | Colt |
| Year: | 1941 |
| Type: | Official Police .38-200 / .38 S&W |
| Caliber: | .38 |
