# 4097495

Texas Department of Public Safety Shipped Colt Border Patrol Double Action Revolver with Border Patrol Hat and Badge, Holster and Service Belt, and Factory Letter

$ 7499.99

Manufactured in 1971 and factory documented to the Texas Department of Public Safety, this Colt Border Patrol revolver is a highly desirable law-enforcement collectible with strong agency provenance and period presentation accessories.

Desirable Colt Border Patrol revolver
- Manufactured in 1971
- Factory letter confirms shipment to the Texas Department of Public Safety
- Shipped to Texas Department of Public Safety General Stores in Austin, Texas
- Shipment date: 28 October 1971
- Part of a shipment containing 75 guns of this type
Factory letter confirms the original shipped configuration:
- Caliber: .357 Magnum
- Barrel length: 4 inches
- Finish: blue
- Grips: not listed in the factory letter
Law-enforcement identification and markings:
- Standard Colt factory markings present
- “DPS23539” added on the right side of the frame, indicating Texas Department of Public Safety inventory/property identification
Revolver features:
- Standard Colt Border Patrol features
- Front sight blade has been period shortened
- Rear face of the front sight is painted yellow for improved visibility
Included leather gear and accessories:
- Gun Leather Ltd. leather gun belt
- Don Hume leather holster
- C.M. Leather Inc. handcuff pouch
- Pair of handcuffs
Additional display/provenance accessories:
- Stratton Hats straw hat marked for the U.S. Border Patrol on the sweatband
- Small U.S. Border Patrol badge
Collector appeal:
- Factory-lettered Colt with direct Texas Department of Public Safety shipment history
- Scarce law-enforcement association from the early 1970s
- “DPS23539” frame marking adds agency-attributed character and display value
- Shipment of only 75 guns of this type enhances desirability
- Included holster, belt, handcuff pouch, handcuffs, U.S. Border Patrol-marked hat, and badge create an appealing law-enforcement-themed collector presentation

Condition

Fine, retains 70% plus of the original blue finish with mild holster and handling wear showing a grey patina on the balance and some light handling marks. The grips are very good with some mild wear and scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The holster rig is very good with moderate service type wear. The hat is fine with some light wear. A very interesting grouping including a factory documented Texas law enforcement issued Colt revolver with historically related and Border Patrol items!