colt officers model s# 1

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Lenny337

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I work for a Florida Sheriff's Office and we have in our evidence room a Colt Officer's model revolver with serial number 1. The bluing is gone but the action is flawless with no pitting. It has a 6inch barl. with an ajustable front sight. The frame is clearly marked No.1. We would like to find out some history and apprx. value. Can anyone help?
 
According to Proofhouse.com, the Officer's Model Target got its own range of serial numbers, starting with 1, in 1930. Earlier guns were numbered in with the Army Special. So you don't have the first OMT ever made, but the first in the separate serial number series. It would still be desirable to a collector.

Lack of finish will normally hurt dollar value, it depends on how bad somebody wants a No 1 in his collection as to how much it is worth on that account.

What is the gun's likely fate in the evidence room?
Return to owner if identifiable and legal for him to own?
Sell to fund department stuff if not?
Melt down into manhole covers as in NJ?
 
If you can pull up the original report that goes with the gun it can help. If it was used in a shooting, especially if used by an Officer, it will bring a better price, or at least around here they do.
 
You could have Colt letter the gun. It will cost about $100 but if true would add MUCH value to the package?

Is it scheduled for destruction? Some are destroyed and never leave the PD alive.
 
You could have Colt letter the gun. It will cost about $100 but if true would add MUCH value to the package?
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I'm not so sure a Colt letter would add that much value unless there is some question about an odd configuration or it involved a small run of special order guns.
 
Colt letter would always add value if the gun was legit. If the gun was not real, the letter would not add any value, but it would answer alot of questions.
 
Colt OMT S#1

We received the gun in 2010 by the former owner's widow. Luckily I saved it from becoming a man hole cover. My unit was thinking about lettering it and presenting it to our sheriff. I guess we'll have to see how interesting the piece is after Colt gets back with us.
 
Why do police departments accept guns from widows, etc, instead of directing them to a pawnshop or gunstore, where the widow might receive something for it? It would even seem unethical to do otherwise..........:confused:
 
Because most police officers are not really gun folks. It's just a tool they have to carry on their belt.
 
"Why do police departments accept guns from widows, etc, instead of directing them to a pawnshop or gunstore, where the widow might receive something for it? It would even seem unethical to do otherwise.........."

I've been on the police side of this equation more than once, and I'm a 'gun person'. You would be surprised how many folks (often widows) will say "I just want to get rid of this safely, so no one is ever hurt by the gun'. An ethical officer is in a bit of a bind. He can recommend a pawn shop, but not really specify one. Not many older middle class folks know where the local pawn shop is. One can offer to buy the pistol at a fair price. Some states, like Maryland prohibit face to face sales. They need to run through an FFL or the State Police, but most folks wanting to get rid of a pistol for the reasons above aren't interested in a multi-step process. Many cops will take the least troublesome path and take the gun, do the paperwork and have it submitted to Evidence for disposition. Personally, I think an officer offering a fair price to the person is the best of all choices, but it needs to be permissible in that jurisdiction.
 
WOW! Serial #1? Hope it doesn't HAVE to be destroyed. I've been after for years a 1860-61 Navy cutless that an elderly woman turned into the local PD because she was afraid her grandchildren may get hurt............no dice. It will be a sad day when they destroy that dangerous Weapon.
 
It is threads like this which lead me to believe I need to post an ad which says. . .Safe place to despose of unwanted guns. . .Some eligible for $20 safety buyback program. I would pay $20 for every gun over $750 I receive.

Couldn't I just render them inoperable and recycle the ones which are junk?

Sorrry ffor the HIJACK!
 
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