COLT OFFICIAL POLICE SERIAL NUMBER which one is it ?

[gunman41mag]

I have a COLT OFFICIAL POLICE 38 SPECIAL, but I found numbers on the butt & on the frame under the barrel, also on the crane. the frame & crane match, but the number on the butt doesn't.

 

[CarmelHP]

I have a COLT OFFICIAL POLICE 38 SPECIAL, but I found numbers on the butt & on the frame under the barrel, also on the crane. the frame & crane match, but the number on the butt doesn't.

Wait, the numbers on the frame and barrel, are they the last 2 or 3 digits of the number on the butt. I don't have any of my OP's with me at work or I'd look to see which is what.

 

[gunman41mag]

Wait, the numbers on the frame and barrel, are they the last 2 or 3 digits of the number on the butt. I don't have any of my OP's with me at work or I'd look to see which is what.

The numbers on the frame & crane are 721,xxx the butt is 16,xxx

 

[CarmelHP]

The numbers on the frame & crane are 721,xxx the butt is 16,xxx

Apparently OPs were only issued 6 digit serial numbers. The earlier shorter numbers went to Army Specials and New Army & Navy models. Says "OFFICIAL POLICE" on the barrel?

Edit to add: The inside of the crane is the serial.

 

[Walt_Jabsco]

The numbers on the frame & crane are 721,xxx the butt is 16,xxx

Oh, that means the gun is a worthless parts gun. I'll give you $50 to take it off your hands.

 

[gunman41mag]

Oh, that means the gun is a worthless parts gun. I'll give you $50 to take it off your hands.

Your way to generous, it's only worth $5