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|''[[Professionals, The (1966)|The Professionals]]''||[[Lee Marvin]]||Rico|| | |''[[Professionals, The (1966)|The Professionals]]''||[[Lee Marvin]]||Rico|| ||1966 | ||
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|''[[Chase, The (1966)|The Chase]]''||[[Marlon Brando]]||Sheriff Calder|| ||1966 | |''[[Chase, The (1966)|The Chase]]''||[[Marlon Brando]]||Sheriff Calder|| ||1966 | ||
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|''[[The Sicilian Clan (Le clan des Siciliens)]]''|| [[Yves Lefebvre]] || Aldo Manalese || | |''[[The Sicilian Clan (Le clan des Siciliens)]]''|| [[Yves Lefebvre]] || Aldo Manalese || ||1969 | ||
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|''[[Too Late the Hero]]''||[[Cliff Robertson]]||Lietutenat (jg) Sam Lawson|| ||1970 | |''[[Too Late the Hero]]''||[[Cliff Robertson]]||Lietutenat (jg) Sam Lawson|| ||1970 | ||
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|''[[Dumb and Dumber]]''||[[Felton Perry]]||FBI agent|| ||1994 | |''[[Dumb and Dumber]]''|| [[Felton Perry]] || FBI agent || ||1994 | ||
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|''[[Fargo]]'' || ||Police officers|| ||1996 | |''[[Fargo]]'' || ||Police officers|| ||1996 | ||
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|''[[Phantom, The|The Phantom]]'' || || Mobsters and patrolmen || || 1996 | |''[[Phantom, The|The Phantom]]'' || [[Clint Lilley]] || Gangster 1 || || 1996 | ||
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|''[[Phantom, The|The Phantom]]'' || [[John Prosky]] || Cycle Cop 2 || || 1996 | |||
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|''[[Mulholland Falls]]''||[[Chris Penn]]||Det. Arthur Relyea|| ||1996 | |''[[Mulholland Falls]]''||[[Chris Penn]]||Det. Arthur Relyea|| ||1996 | ||
Revision as of 09:10, 13 October 2012
The Official Police was manufactured between 1927 to 1969 of fine carbon steel, with bright royal Colt blued as well as nickel plated finishes, and was offered in 4”, 5”, and 6” barrels. From 1935 - 1969 it could also be ordered with a heavy barrel. It was manufactured in a variety of calibers including .22 LR, .32-20 ,.38/200 (British Order in WWII), .41 Long Colt, and .38 Special. Colt produced over 400,000 revolvers, the Official Police ranks as one of the most successful and well-liked handguns ever made. During World War II the Colt Official Police became the Colt Commando for use by US Government Agencies and for Lend Lease. The most famous agency to use the Colt Commando was the OSS which became the CIA.
Colt Official Police
Specifications
(1927 - 1969)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .22 LR, .32-20, .38 Special, .41 Long Colt
- Barrel length(s): 4 in (10.2 cm), 5 in (12.7 cm), 6 in (15.3 cm)
- Capacity: 6-Round Cylinder
- Fire Modes: SA/DA
The Colt Official Police appears in the following movies, TV shows, and video games:
Film
Television
| Show Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Andy Griffith Show | Don Knotts | Deputy Barney Fife | 1960-1968 | |
| The Andy Griffith Show | Andy Griffith | Sheriff Andy Taylor | 1960-1968 | |
| The Dukes of Hazzard | Sonny Stroyer | Deputy Enos Strate | 1979-1985 | |
| Criminal Minds | Matthew Gray Gubler | FBI Agent Spencer Reid | 2005-Present | |
| Criminal Minds | James Van Der Beek | Tobias | 2005-Present | |
| Blue Bloods | Tom Selleck | Commissioner Reagan | a "Fitz Special" | 2010-Present |
Colt Commando
The Colt Commando was the military's adopted version of the Colt Official Police. The Commando was parkerized and outfitted with plain grips or subdued grips with the Colt logo in the plastic. It was issued during World War 2 to governmental agencies not involved directly in the frontline fighting.
Specifications
(1942 - 1945)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .38 Special
- Barrel length(s): 2 in (5.1 cm), 4 in (10.2 cm), 6 in (15.2 cm)
- Capacity: 6-round Cylinder
- Fire Modes: SA/DA
The Colt Commando appears in the following movies, TV shows, and video games:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Killing | Ted de Corsia | Policeman Randy Kennan | 1956 | |
| Scorpio | Joanne Linville | Sarah | 1973 |
Colt Officer Model Special
The Colt Officer Model Special appears in the following movies, TV shows, and video games:
Specifications
(1949 - 1972)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .38 Special, .22 Long Rifle
- Barrel length(s): 6 in (15.2 cm)
- Capacity: 6-round Cylinder
- Fire Modes: SA/DA
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragnet | . | L.A.P.D. | . | 1967 |
See Also
- Colt's Manufacturing Company - A list of all firearms manufactured by Colt.