Howdy Gents! I am new to the board, but have been futzing around with Colt's since I was about five! In fact, the first handgun I fired was my Dad's pre-war Woodsman, and the first centerfire handgun I fired was his 6" Colt .357. He is a dyed-in-the-wool Colt man who favors Pythons, while I keep straying over to the dark side, messing with Smith, Rugers and Brownings.
Anyway, I have stumbled across an older Official Police that is calling to me. The price is reasonable and, from the description by the seller, it seems to be in good shape with a good, bright bore and good timing and lock up. Bluing is about 85%. The barrel length is 4" with a half-circle front sight. The serial number is 544XXX. I don't have any references handy, but I think is was made around 1935 (am I close?). What grips are correct for this model? Walnut or black hard rubber? Any info or advice you might have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Wayne Miller
Anyway, I have stumbled across an older Official Police that is calling to me. The price is reasonable and, from the description by the seller, it seems to be in good shape with a good, bright bore and good timing and lock up. Bluing is about 85%. The barrel length is 4" with a half-circle front sight. The serial number is 544XXX. I don't have any references handy, but I think is was made around 1935 (am I close?). What grips are correct for this model? Walnut or black hard rubber? Any info or advice you might have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Wayne Miller
