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UNITED STATES EXPRESS Co. , COLT NEW POLICE .38

" a.k.a. "COLT COP N' THUG" .38 ,1883

PRICE: $3,550

This Colt Revolver is one of the LOWEST production models from Colt, LESS than 4,000 were manufactured. It is also one of the MOST unique offerings from Colt, due to it’s grips ! The checkered Hard Rubber Grips were embossed, with NOT an Eagle, but a Cop and Thug ( Robber) in a confrontation. The Thug has a knife and the Cop is attempting an arrest.

 

 

This Model came in two barrel lengths, 4-1/2 inch and 6 inch, both had the ejector system on the barrel. This Colt is DOUBLE UNIQUE, first, as a rare low production Colt and seldom seen, but was the Property of United States Express Co. USX founded in 1854 , served as a company transporting packages and valuables around the entire United States. They used Stage Coaches and later Railway Express cars, but for both one thing was common. ALL the Agents were armed with instructions to guard the valuable packages they were entrusted to transport. Serial No. 1632X, was marked on the barrel by USX , as the Colt Serial No. was the same ! which appears on the butt.
In addition the letters USX were added to the barrel in front of the Property Number, as seen above. Slightly worn from use, BUT present. It has been my pleasure to have seen under a hand full of this Model all marked by USX. They obviously were a Single Action of enough power, yet concealable in an Agents pocket of waist coat.
USX sign is for decoration only NFS
The original finish was Factory Nickel plate, and about 10%+ or - is still present. An original patina is the remainder of the finish, untouched and original. Testifying to the quality of the Colt, it is still in 100% working order. ALL the working actions: cocking, locking, cylinder rotation and locking, and releasing to fire, all function correctly, every time. MOST IMPORTANT: the unique hard rubber grips, which make this Colt, are in perfect condition, no damage. ALL factory applied markings are present, caliber, barrel address. A RARE Colt, with even a RARER historical background, guarding valuables in the 19th century from Stagecoach and Train robbers, even Express office's.