The accompanying factory letter states this law enforcement Colt revolver was sold to the New Hampshire State Police Department, Concord, New Hampshire, and shipped to J.B. Varick Co. of Manchester, New Hampshire, on May 28, 1941, with a 6 inch barrel in .357 Magnum, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed. This was a ten gun shipment. The .357 Magnum cartridge quickly gained popularity with law enforcement agencies looking for a sidearm to deliver more stopping power. The revolver has standard sights, "COLT NEW SERVICE .357" stamped on the left side of the barrel, plugged lanyard ring hole on the butt, and silver Colt medallion checkered grips. Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection

Very fine displaying authentic wear and tear of a New Hampshire State Police duty weapon, retaining 90% original blue finish with muzzle and high edge wear, and thinning on the grip straps. The replacement grips are also very fine with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. This Colt New Service DA .357 Magnum revolver would make a great addition to any law enforcement collection.