Value of a Colt Official Police

[Airmedic]

I have a Colt Official Police SN 554XXX.thats in very good condition. It must have been a "real" police gun as it has F. P.D. engraved on the bottom of the grip. I have had it awhile and am trying to sell some of my guns to decrease my inventory while I still can. Does it have much of a value? Any thoughts would be appreciated-

 

[Monac]

I am sorry you have received no answer, Airmedic, but I know little about gun values myself. I do know that A) All classic Colt revolvers have value, but B) condition is EVERYTHING. It would help people help you if you could put up several good clear photographs of the gun.

BTW, your post is in the wrong subforum, because this is for automatics, and your gun is a revolver. Perhaps reposting in the revolver forum would help.

 

[Airmedic]

Thanks for your comment. I realized after I posted that it was in the semi auto instead of revolver section but didn't know how to switch it. I am a little tech challenged but will try to post a pic or two

 

[Airmedic]

Here is what the revolver looks like-

 

[Walkalong]

Caliber and condition make a big difference in what it is worth.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/BrowseItems2.aspx?Keywords=*Colt+Official+Police&Cats=2325

 

[Jonesy814]

I am not an expert on gun values but I am constantly checking out area ads for guns and browsing gun shops. Here in NW Pennsylvania I would expect to see an asking price of $350-375 on your Official Police as long as it is mechanically sound. I saw one like that recently at $450 and a week or 2 later is was reduced to $400 or best offer.

 

[Airmedic]

Thanks for the feedback- Its a .38 and I didn't know if age helped at all. The book says its a 1929 and in good condition, shoots good anyway but does have some holster wear on the grip and crown. Thanks again

 

[Airmedic]

Caliber and condition make a big difference in what it is worth.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/BrowseItems2.aspx?Keywords=*Colt+Official+Police&Cats=2325

Thanks for the link! what a range of prices!

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

If you are going to look on Gunbroker or some place like that, check the prices that something actually sold for, not the prices being asked. Some of those prices are way out of line.

I have picked up a couple of Official Police revolvers over the years. Depending on condition and all that, $350-$400 sounds about right. A really nice one might go for $500.

 

[22-rimfire]

Saw a 4" 22 OP yesterday in a gun shop. They were asking $1200 for it. No thanks but I really like the 22's.

 

[Tallball]

I have been hunting those lately. If it's mechanically sound, $300 would be a bargain. You might get $400.

 

[Walkalong]

I paid $375 plus shipping plus FFL fee recently for one in .38-200 caliber that dated to 1941. It is in similar condition. A bit better IMO, but similar.

 

[bannockburn]

Airmedic

I would think somewhere in the range of $300 to $400 would be a fair estimate, beyond any serious cosmetic issues and the gun checks out okay mechanically.

 

[Waveski]

The .22's are a whole different market. They bring higher prices.

My Colt Official Police is somewhat cleaner than yours , perfectly tight , but did not come with original grips. I paid $350. The condition of your revolver , original grips and all , $350 to $400 - assuming mechanically sound.

Excellent shooter , by the way.

 

[22-rimfire]

The .22's are a whole different market. They bring higher prices.

My Colt Official Police is somewhat cleaner than yours , perfectly tight , but did not come with original grips. I paid $350. The condition of your revolver , original grips and all , $350 to $400 - assuming mechanically sound.

Excellent shooter , by the way.

The 22's do bring higher prices. The one I mentioned above appeared just about mint, but I didn't handle it. I have a few of the OP 22's in 4" and 6". Values on the 38's generally fall into the range mentioned above ($400-$600) depending on condition. Used to be you could easily find nice ones for $350 but that was about 10 years ago. However, the OP's because they don't have an adjustable rear sight tend to be lower priced than other Colt double actions. It has pretty much always been that way.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

My six inch Colt OP .22 dates to 1937 or 1934...I need to look it up again.

 

[Walkalong]

That's a beauty.

 

[Paul7]

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Here is what the revolver looks like-

Love the 5" barrel and checkered cylinder release latch.

 

[JC111]

My Official Police British Contract manufactured in 38/200. Made strictly for the British military in 1940-41.Never made for the commercial market. Not many in the United States and many of those have been converted to 38 Special. You think it's valuable? Not so much. I paid $400.00, but I like it and I'm very happy to have it.

 

[Rick McC.]

I paid $289.00 for this well worn one a couple years ago:





Original caliber is .38spl.

 

[Monac]

Rick McC, my understanding is that Colt Official Police revolvers with that kind of rounded-off butt are scarce and sought after by collectors. I also thought they were usually marked "Colt Marshal" but perhaps that was only short-barreled models (like the way that short-barreled Police Positives were stamped "Detective Special".) Assuming it works well, you got a bargain.

 

[Mackay Sagebrush]

Another Official Police owner here.

This one is from the 1930s, and similar to the OPs, it is marked "JPD" on the bottom.




Judging from the wear marks on the grip panel, it appears to have been carried in a flap holster.

 

[evan price]

I see good condition Official Police shooter grades in 38spl go for $250-$350. Nicer examples go for a bit more.
They are good strong guns and I'm fond of them.

 

[Tallball]

This is mine. I paid $300 for it a couple of weeks ago. I hope to shoot it on Sunday. It feels nice in my hand.