Guns for Sale - Colt Official Police MKIII -- .38 Special Double Action Revolver - No Reserve

Seller's Description:
LSB#: 120613AM01

Make: Colt

Model: Official Police MKIII

Serial Number: J30685

Year of Manufacture: 1970

Caliber: .38 Special

Action Type: Singe and Double Action with Swing-out Cylinder

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “Official Police MKIII / * 38 Special Ctg. *” The right side of the barrel is marked “Colt’s PT. F.A. Mfg. Co. Hartford, Conn. U.S.A.”. The frame under the arbor is marked J30685, which is also marked on the arbor. The left side of the frame behind the cylinder is marked with the “Rampant Colt” logo.

Barrel Length: 4”

Sights / Optics: The rear sight is a square groove milled into the top-strap and the front sight is a ramp.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are brown checkered wood with the Colt medallion. There are no cracks nor chips, but the grip screw shows some slight erosion. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: All Original.

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is worn at the muzzle and at the very front of the cylinder. There is a drag mark on the cylinder and there are small scratches on the frame. The left side plate has been removed and re-assembled. The Screw heads show some use and minor disfiguration. The markings are sharp and clear. Overall, this revolver rates in about Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lock-up is very tight. We have not fired this revolver.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: This revolver is a modernized version of the original Official Police first made in 1927. The MKIII is based on a new J frame with updated lockwork. The original Official Police gained fame with its strength, as it was found to be strong enough to safely fire the .38-.44 cartridge while similar medium framed S&W revolvers could not. This revolver has a smooth double and single action trigger pull plus a wide rear notch, making it useful for target shooting or home defense.

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This revolver is NOT on the California “roster of certified for sale handguns”, and can only be transferred to a California resident as a private party transaction (PPT) at our shop in Simi Valley. This does not apply to out of state buyers.

Payment and Shipping Instructions:

Shipping:

USPS Insured shipping will cost $20.

Your item will be shipped within 1 week of receipt of good funds, usually the next day. You will receive an automatic notification with a tracking number upon shipment, to let you know that we have received funds. If you are in Southern California, you are welcome to pick your item up and complete the transfer at our shop in Simi Valley (M-F, 8-5).

This gun can only be shipped to an FFL, and it will be shipped from an FFL. It is your responsibility to ensure that the gun is legal to own and receive in your area. If you would like to be notified when we receive your payment, please obtain a tracking number from your carrier. We receive about 40 checks a day and do not have the staff required to email everyone when we receive checks.

Payment:

Full payment on non-layaway items is required within 14 days. We accept Cashiers Checks, Money Orders, Cash and Personal Checks. No Credit Cards or electronic payments are accepted. To help us properly apply your payment, please indicate what item you have purchased when payment and/or FFL are sent. If you would like to be notified when we receive your payment, please obtain a tracking number from your carrier. We receive about 40 checks a day and do not have the staff required to email everyone when we receive checks.

CA Sales tax applies to CA buyers (7.25%).

Layaways are offered on all items, requiring a 20% non refundable down payment within 7 days of the auction’s close and the balance within 60 days. We do not require prior notice to place an item on the layaway. No returns are accepted on layaway items and the item will be considered abandoned after 60 days.

Successful Bidder Instructions:

You will be invoiced by the morning following the sale. This invoice will include totals for the sale and all instructions.

If you win an item and are not willing or able to complete the sale, you will be liable for 5% of the sale price.

Returns (less shipping) are accepted within 3 days of when the item is delivered with signature confirmation. Returns are very costly for both the buyer and for us, so please ask all of your questions before bidding and please be sure you can legally purchase this item.

Please leave feedback when the gun is happily received, we will leave feedback in return. If you are not satisfied, for any reason, please contact us before leaving negative or neutral feedback. (805) 285-0715

No gun should be fired without being examined by a competent gunsmith.

THIS AUCTION HAS CLOSED.