Value of Colt official Police .38 special

[RhodesianRLI]

I have a Colt Official Police .38 special that I am wondering the value of.

I would like to know its age and approx. value. the serial number is 7229xx

under the serial number is a 1. it has a 4 inch barrel and rear trench site.

I will post pictures soon, this gun is in very good condition I believe

 

[Lucky Derby]

Looks like it was made in 1945, it's 5 years older than mine.

Found here www.proofhouse.com

I will let others discuss value.

 

[Baba Louie]

Photos would be a big plus in guesstimating some value, but if you head over to gunbroker and search "official police" you get asking prices ranging from $285 on upwards of $600 (more for .22lrs than the .38s).

Ballpark ask of $250 until you have photos that offer more value... but few people want the old police pony anymore it seems.

 

[RhodesianRLI]

here are some pictures, most of the bluing is very nice and glossy, only a little wear around the edges, the bore looks perfect, looks like this pistol was hardly fired.

 

[SaxonPig]

If I was selling that gun I would ask $300 for it.

If I was buying it I would offer $250.

Not super valuable but a great gun to own and shoot.

 

[CajunBass]

I paid $250.00 for this one not too long ago. Your's look to be in better shape.

 

[Guillermo]

In my part or the world that is a 300+ gun, maybe up to 350.

Of course gun prices are regional and in Austin the economy is stronger than most, so this is the high end.

325 is my estimate.

 

[bannockburn]

I my area that would typically be a $300 to $325 gun.