double action? Were talking Cobra, Diamondback, Agent, Viper, Detective Special, etc. $850. Does anyone know how many of these Colt made? Those of us who have been around guns for some time know the contradictions, but people still want a 4 oz. Very good overall condition. .38 S&W) chambering for added punch. Issue Police Positive MFG 1929. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. I personally really like the look of these Colt revolvers and would love to see it brought back like many of the famous snake guns have been, but I admit that is probably never going to happen and the market for full-size revolvers in 38 Special is fairly lacking. NO box or paperwork. After getting its nose bloodied by Smith & Wesson in 1898 with its Hand Ejector Model, Colt hurried to add a device to allow its revolver to be safely carried with all six chambers loaded. COLT POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL The Colt Police Positive is a small-frame, double-action revolver features a six-round cylinder. Barrel lengths were 2 1/2", 4", 5" and 6". The second issue introduced wooden grips which were smooth in the early years, later giving way to a checkered style, also the smooth top strap was replaced with a serrated one to reduce glare. In 1908 the frame was lengthened a bit to accommodate longer cartridges. The pistol's serial number is 251731. No. One of the visible cues differentiating it from earlier versions was a shrouded ejector rod. It was designed primarily for sale to federal, state or local law enforcement agencies. Grips were checkered hard rubber until 1924 when checkered walnut became standard. (I) Giveaway ends June 30, 2023. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. The Police Positive Special was an iterative improvement of Colt's earlier Police Positive model, the only differences being a slightly lengthened cylinder and elongated and strengthened frame to allow the chambering of the longer, more powerful .32-20 Winchester and .38 Special cartridges. I figured the Winchester stuff would be a pretty close approximation of most pre-war service loads, while the Black Hills stuff would be a good bet for demonstrating the little Colts accuracy potential. Retrieved May 16, 2022, from https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/76/1862/special-order-colt-police-positive-with-box-and-factory-letter. and the Police Positive was dropped about the same time as the 3rd Issue Police Positive Special came out. The Police Positive Special was manufactured until 1995, becoming Colt's most produced model at over 750,000 units. Add to Cart. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. (3 of 4) This Police Positive Target, Second Issue, was made from 1926 to 1941. Those are some pretty 3rd (4th ?) By comparison, the larger blued Official Police was going for $110, while the also-heftier competition Model 10 was bringing S&W a somewhat friendlier $76.50. WE ARE A PLATINUM SELLER ON GUNS INTERNATIONAL WITH NEARLY 8,000 GUN SALES. Manufactured in either 1927 or 1928. (I) Giveaway ends May 31, 2023. CALIBER 32 POLIC, COLT POLICE POSITIVE CALIBER 38 SERIAL NUMBER 111779 BARREL 6 INCH GOOD SHOOTER VERY GOOD CLEAN METAL SCREWS & GRIPS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION MFG DATE 1919 WANT TO ORDER CALL SHOP. These are pretty much a dupe of the service ball load used by pilots packing (usually) S&W K-Frames like the Victory Model in WWII. M.M.R.R. South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks, State Agency: These were named the Police Positive Special. The Fourth Issue Colt Police Positive was made for only one year, 1977 to 1978. Winchesters 158-gr. Reshaping the hammer and the butt allows the gun to be drawn quickly with little risk of the weapon snagging on clothing. Heres a by-the-numbers packability comparison the unloaded weight of a 4 K-Frame Smith Model 10 is 30.5 oz. Sporting Colt's standard hard rubber grips, it was offered with barrel lengths of 2.5 (available only in .32 caliber), 4, 5, and 6 inches, and was chambered for the .32 Long Colt (it would also accept the .32 Short Colt), .32 Colt New Police, and .38 Colt New Police cartridges. My research indicates Colt only made these for two years, 1977 and 1978. My ammo menu for checking our Police Positive Specials range performance was somewhat limited. Comes complete with leather holster. (I) Giveaway ends June 30, 2023. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Has about 40% blue mixed wit. [6], Fitz Special revolvers are made by taking any standard size Colt revolver, shortening the barrel to two inches, shortening the ejector rod, bobbing the hammer spur, rounding the butt, and removing the front half of the trigger guard. . Up for sale is a Colt Police Positive. Wyoming Game & Fish Department, State Agency: Though following the general outline of the 1889 Navy, it had considerably improved internals. Fortunately for Colt, this .32 DA was quickly adopted by the New York Police, giving the gun an official seal of approval. Colt had the lead with its Single Action Army revolver. THE POLICE POSITIVE MARK V. Vintage Gun Grips Colt Police Positive Early-Style Polymer Black. It was made from 1947 to 1976. $650, Colt police positive target double action revolver .22 long rifle, 6" barrel, in really good condition
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Please call (530) 768-1111 for information or to purchase. while Colts preeminent duty revolver, the .41-Frame Official Police weighs in at 38 oz. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Army Special / Police Positive Special / Bankers Special / Camp Perry . Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, State Agency: POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL WITH SHROUDED BARREL, The Police Positive Mark V, Fifth Issue, had a heavy, full length shrouded 4" barrel with Pachmayr rubber "Compac" grips. When the law goes into effect, the state will be the 26th that recognizes the right. Then, as today, customersboth civilian and militarypine for a firearm that is light in weight to lessen the burden of carrying it constantly. No Reserve. 1952 .32 Colt New Police A derivative of the old Colt Police Positive, it was produced to meet the market demand for a gun that was easily concealed. Walnut stocks with Silver, This Police Positive was produced in 1922. It is also the choice for Home, Store, Motoring and camping protection.". At 28 ounces, the Police Positive Target with its six-inch barrel just seems to set the right balance. Early Colt Police Positive Serial Number 3 with 4" barrel - right side. The Colt Police Positive is a small frame double-action revolver featuring a six-round cylinder, chambered for either .32 or .38 caliber cartridges. I wanted to at least make an attempt to stay within the bullet weight parameters of what was in vogue when the gun was made. No box. The Police Positive Special, Third Issue, was the post-War version with a ramped front sight, the new cylinder retention system, and a grooved trigger. [7] The revolver's sights consisted of a half-moon blade front with a fixed iron open rear sight, which was a simple V-notch shaped groove milled into the revolver's topstrap.[2]. Maryland Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: In its advertising Colt proclaimed that "All Colt cylinders TURN TO THE RIGHT", and suggested that the Colt design forced the cylinder crane up against the frame, resulting in tighter lockup with less play and better chamber to barrel alignment, thus markedly increasing accuracy. The SF-VI was Colt's new stainless steel, transfer bar action gun that was to replace the . Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. To say the gun became a phenomenon is something of an understatement, as it was ultimately produced in several series in the hundreds of thousands. $650, Colt police positive double action revolver .38 caliber, 6" barrel, in good condition
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Please call (530) 768-1111 for information or to purchase. Acquired from Inherited For sale Maybe . 1944. [4] The Positive was itself incrementally modified in 1908, forming the basis for Colt's Police Positive Special model. One of the visible cues differentiating it from earlier versions was a shrouded ejector rod. Their .22 TCM, a shortened .223 round Got an under-employed trail camera? Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, A Little Piece Of History: My 1924 Colt Police Positive, Sheriff's Tips: The Fitz SpecialA Defense Gun from Yesteryear, I Have This Old Gun: Colt Police Positive Target (Second Issue), What's It Worth? The distance between the rear of the trigger guard and the front of the grip frame was increased to give more room for fingers. Overall during its 88-year run, more than 750,000 Police Positive and Police Positive Special revolvers were made. In 1892, the Colt New Model Navy and Army were introduced, and both the U.S. Navy and Army ordered the latest .38 Colt models. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Manufacturer: COLT. A mere slip of a thing at 23 oz.. Its not much of a shock when you stop to consider its essentially an early-series 4 Detective Special with a square butt. Of course, as Colt reminded its potential buyers, other cartrtridges, such as the .38 Short and Long Colt, .38 S&W and .38-44 could also be accommodated in the more capacious chambers. The Third issue began in . Are you looking for fast, easy and profitable consignment for your firearms? Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Designed primarily for sale to federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies, the Police Positive was introduced into the firearms market by Colt's Manufacturing Company in 1905. Police Positive .38 Factory Inscribed serial number 403841 with 5" barrel - right side. Ever a canny competitor in the firearms industry, Colt missed no opportunity to score points over its arch rival, and began a marketing campaign which accentuated this detail. Per the proof house website mine is a 77. Colt police positive small frame double action .22 long rifle caliber revolver, 6" barrel, in really good condition
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Please call (530) 768-1111 for information or to purchase. 32-20 Winchester caliber. These revolvers are known as Police Positive Second Issue. The original grips ar, Colt Police Positive second issue .38 Colt 4" barrel revolver made in 1941. Its cylinder is 1 1/4" which should put it at .38 not . SN 131040 puts its manufacture at 1921 but has probably been re blued. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Colt Police Positive Special, Review: Ford's Custom Guns Refinishing and Laser Engraving, I Have This Old Gun: Colt Military 1908 Pocket Hammerless | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Cowboy Mounted Shooting What Fun! Our 1920-vintage Colt Police Positive Special had a serious affinity for Black Hills 148-gr. Sporting Colt's standard hard rubber grips, it was offered with barrel lengths of 2.5 (available only in .32 caliber), 4, 5, and 6 inches, and was chambered for the .32 Long Colt (which would also fit the .32 Short Colt), .32 Colt New Police, and .38 Colt New Police cartridges. THIS FINE SPECIMEN IS A COLT POLICE POSITIVE .38 SPECIAL REVOLVER 1924 DATE OF MFG, INFO IS AS FOLLOWS;
The Colt Police Positive is a small-frame, double-action revolver featuring a six-round cylin, Guns Listing ID: 792067MAKE - COLTMODEL - POLICE POSITIVEFINISH - BLUEDBARREL - 4\"CALIBER - 38 SPECIALCAPACITY - 6GRIPS - WOODCONDITION - EXCELLENTFEATURES - COMES WITH ORIGINAL BOX & PAPERS, c1903 mfr COLT NEW POLICE .32 C&R REVOLVER Double Action Gangster LE Nickel
Early-20th Century Law Enforcement Sidearm
Here we present a C&R Colt New Police Revolver, made in 1903 by the, This Colt model Police Positive is a 6 shot double action revolver in .32 Police Cal. Early Police Positives had checkered hard rubber stocks with fleur-de-lis designs and the Colt name in an oval. New York Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt chose the New Police Revolver to be the first standard issue revolver to the NYPD in 1896. The Colt Police Positive Special was basically the same revolver as the Police Positive, except it had a longer cylinder for the .38 Special cartridge, and a slightly longer frame to hold it. Colt Police Positive Special 4" revolver factory box MFG. In the early 1900's Colt developed a small frame revolver known as the Police Positive Special. Although this makes sense in a hard-duty gun, it did in my opinion remove a lot of the classic Hartford charm from the gun. The companies, alas, continue to try to accommodate this dream. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. 32, Barrel 4, Manufactured in Hartford Connecticut in 1902 this is one of 25 known fact, General Specs:Colt Police Positive, Year 1977, .38 Special, 26oz, 4" Barrel
Serial Number:15376
Description
Barrel Length: 4"
Bores: Perfect
% Blue: 99%, Guns Listing ID: 7441471920 colt police positive 38s&w, This is a Colt Police Positive Revolver, manufactured in 1921 and chambered in .38 caliber. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, State Agency: Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. F. A. MFG. As much as I love them, shooting one makes you realize why most serious DA guys (say, Ed McGivern) preferred Smiths. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Here are just a few of the stand-outs. The Third issue began in 1947, and the Fourth issue in 1977 introduced a Colt Python-style shrouded ejector-rod housing. Let Bryant Ridge sell your guns for you! Three years later the less-than-stellar Model 1892 Army debuted, followed by the beefy and robust New Service in 1898. It was made in various forms from 1907 to 1995. Very good overall condition. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, State Agency: New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: They made a bunch of these (it was like a S&W Model 10). Normally Im the first guy to piss and moan about tiny, fixed U-notch-rear/blade-front vintage sighting arrangements like this one, but Im gonna keep my mouth shut here good bifocals and a nice group or three will do that! Colonels Rex Applegate[9] and Charles Askins were proponents of the Fitz Special,[10][11] and it would become a popular after-market conversion for many gunsmiths. It heavily took design and frame features from the Colt Detective Special of the time. Barrel, .32 New Police, 2-1/2", Small Dia Thread .445" OD x 32 TPI, Used. The Police Positive Special was intended primarily for sale to law enforcement agencies and enjoys the distinction of being Colts most widely produced revolver design with over 750,000 built.[2]. . This one has stocks that match the serial number. The Colt Police Positive is a small-frame, double-action revolver featuring a six-round cylinder, chambered for either .32 or .38 caliber. We have 100s of Collector Grade firearms (not on auction) in our inventory and available for immediate purchase. Rock Island has a well-earned reputation for guns punching above their weight class and for unexpected innovation. There were more versions of pistols using the Police Positive Special frame than any other Colt double action revolver. Lay-a-way available for this firearm. bbl. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. [2], A nickel Police Positive with pearl grips and .32 calibre was used by Charles Bronson as Paul Kersey in Death Wish. The next year, 1995, the new Colt SF-VI was introduced. Grips are non original and blue shows some age. It was made from 1928 until 1946. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. [7]. Mfg. The guns were produced in .32 and .38 caliber. THE POST-WAR ROUND BUTT POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL The Police Positive Special, Fourth Issue was fitted with a new shrouded barrel similar to that used on the Colt aluminum Viper. Missouri Deptartment of Conservation, State Agency: (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. [3], Produced with fine carbon steel, the Positive Special featured Colts characteristic highly polished surfaces and was available with Colt's signature bright royal blued finish as well as a nickel-plated veneer. [5], The Police Positive was made of carbon steel, and was finished with either a polished blued finish or nickel-plated.[2]. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Never letting a good marketing notion go to waste, they further made the unsubstantiated claim that the clockwise-rotating cylinder was more accurate.The Police Positive did find a lot of favor, especially with door-rattler cops who shot relatively little but carried daily. No Reserve. Although this makes sense in a hard-duty gun, it did in my opinion remove a lot of the classic Hartford charm from the gun. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM May 2023, P.O. If you want to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, please submit the form below. The "4th Issue" Colt Police Positive with the heavy, shrouded barrel was only made for about one year, 1994/95. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. 2 Reviews. Most of these Bankers Specials, This Colt was produced in 1906. Manufactured 1923. It was manufactured from 1908 to 1970 in three issues, and then reintroduced briefly in 1995. Especially for being 112 years old. The third iteration was made from 1947 to 1976. This meant the gun would not discharge if dropped or otherwise mishandled. Writer | TheFirearmBlog Weighing 22 ounces and available with a blued finish and black hard rubber grips in .22 Long Rifle, .22 WRF, .32 Long (and Short) Colt, and .32 Colt New Police (.32 S&W Long) chamberings, the First issue of this model featured an adjustable open iron sighted 6 inch barrel and was marketed from 1910 to 1925, with checked Walnut grips replacing the rubber ones after 1923. Early model revolver in hot .32-20 caliber. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Police Positive Special (4th Issue) Serial Number: 953858 Barrel Length: 4 Inches Bore: Excellent Condition: Good Metal Condition: Good Bore Condition: Excellent Action: SA/DA Finish: Blued Sights: Fixed Manufacture Date: 1977-1978 See all listings by Antique & Modern Firearms, I nc. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. however, the .38 Police Positive Special could shoot .38 Colt and .38 S&W rounds. New Hampshire Fish & Game Department, State Agency: A Second issue was sold from 1926 to 1941 and differed from the First in that it had a slightly heftier frame which upped the weight to 26 ounces; also Colt's nickel finish was offered as an option. The included factory letter confirms the serial number, barrel length, special order shrouded ejector, caliber, grips, and October 24, 1977 date of shipment to Ashland Shooting Supplies. The serial number 173064 dates this revolver into the year 1919. Match Wadcutter and Remington 130-gr. But when the company got it right, it really got it right. American gangster Al Capone also used a Police Positive, a nickel .38 Police Positive with walnut grips and a 4-inch barrel, manufactured in 1929; in June 2011 a private collector sold it at Christie's for the sum of 67,250/$109,080/75,656. .38 Special, Colt 1902 New Police Double Action Factory-Engraved Shipped to Texas, with a very nice tool holster, Cal. But why beat up a classic like this? California Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: 1977 Colt Police Positive Purchased Unfired in 2021 for $2,094 Heres a bit of the accompanying copy: Has a splendid grip, smooth working action, blued steel finish with fancy rubber handle, but may be fitted a pearl handle It is the revolver which is adopted by police departments of New York and other large cities.. No Reserve. Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Here are just a few of the stand-outs. Near Mint Checkered Walnut stocks, Colt Police Positive Revolver New In Original Box, Colt Police Positive Special New In Original Box, Colt Bankers Special Revolver In Rare 22 Long Rifle, Colt Very Early Police Positive In Like New Condition, COLT POLICE POSITIVE REVOLVER .38 SPECIAL, COLT POLICE POSITIVE 1977 YEAR MODEL 38SPL W/ ORIGINAL BOX & PAPERS, c1903 mfr COLT NEW POLICE .32 C&R REVOLVER Double Action Gangster LE Nickel Early-20th Century Law Enforcement Sidearm, Rare 4 generation Colt Police Positive .38spl like Viper, Rare Colt Police Positive Gen 4 .38 special like Viper, 1926 COLT Double Action POLICE POSITIVE .38 S&W SELF DEFENSE Revolver C&R
Colts Widely Produced Revolver Design. The Police Positive was very popular, and it and a short-barreled version called the Detective Special remained in production until the 1980s. The trigger was checkered for a better grip. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company in 1927, the Colt Detective Special is one of the most iconic snubnosed revolvers ever made. This pistol is chambered in 38 spl. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. The Police Positive Special, Second Issue, added a grooved top strap to cut glare, and used smooth walnut grips changed to checkered walnut later. Built on Colts D frame,[2][3] it was offered in four, five, and six inch barreled models,[5] weighing a scant 23 ounces in the four inch. This is the Fourth Issue Colt Police Positive. Deployed military should use stateside address. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism, State Agency: The First issue of the Police Positive ran from the revolver's introduction in 1907 until 1927. My 1952 gun pictured here is a .32 Colt New Police. [2] A nickel-plated 4 specimen once owned by Chicagos Al Capone went for a cool $109,080 at the Christies Antique Arms, Armour and Collectors auction in 2011. Colt Police Positive Nickel - .38 Special. No purchase necessary. As good as it was, it was felt that the Police Positive could be made even more effective, so in 1908 the revolver was altered by extending the frame and cylinder slightlyto handle the longer, more powerful Smith & Wesson Special and.32-20 Win. But both were state-of-the-art in their day. Standard markings and features with the exception of the noted shrouded ejector. Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources, State Agency: The Police Positive debuted in 1907. in its 4 iteration. Carrying on the Police Positive line for a remarkable 88 . 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