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Lot 680: Texas Public Safety Department Colt New Service Revolver

Highly Desirable Texas Public Safety Department No. 250 Colt New Service Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Lot 680: Texas Public Safety Department Colt New Service Revolver

Highly Desirable Texas Public Safety Department No. 250 Colt New Service Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Highly Desirable Texas Public Safety Department No. 250 Colt New Service Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: New Service
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 Special
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 691
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is fairly bright with a slightly frosted appearance and distinct rifling.
Description:

The included factory letter lists this revolver in .38 caliber with a 4" barrel and nickel plated finish and also indicates that "'Texas Public Safety Dept.' is engraved on the strap and the number 250 is engraved on the butt of the revolver." It was shipped to the State of Texas Department of Public Safety in Austin on November 6, 1937, in a shipment of 60 guns of this type. Marked "No. 250" on the butt Some of these revolvers have been documented to Texas Rangers which were part of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Rating Definition:

Very good with most of the original finish, back strap marking removed, butt marking distinct, and mild wear. Mechanically fine.



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