The new Colt was adopted by the U.S. Navy as its standard-issue sidearm. 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. Barrel lengths were 2 1/2", 4", 5" and 6". 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. was almost on a par with the Winchester 158s. The next year, 1995, the new Colt SF-VI was introduced. At 28 ounces, the Police Positive Target with its six-inch barrel just seems to set the right balance. This was one of Colt's most popular designs and was used for more versions and models than any other Colt double action revolver. Introduced in 1907, the Colt Police Positive Special is a small frame, double-action revolver with a six round cylinder, primarily chambered for .38 Special. My three loads were Winchester 158-gr. Whatever long-ago Colt craftsman regulated these sights knew what he was doing. The serial number places it as being manufactured in 1920. Those of us who have been around guns for some time know the contradictions, but people still want a 4 oz. Cowboy lead RNFP, Black Hills 148-gr. The .45 Colt is my favorite cartridge. The Colt Police Positive is a small frame double-action revolver featuring a six-round cylinder, chambered for either .32 or .38 caliber cartridges. South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks, State Agency: Detective Special / M1917 / New Service / Officers Model / Official Police . This pistol is fitted with a 3 1/2 inch barrel chambered for the 32 Colt Long. 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]. Vintage Gun Grips Colt Pocket Positive Polymer Black. No rust but has pitting over much of the frame and some of the barrel. This Police Positive Special used longer grips that overlapped on the bottom of the short frame to give a full grip. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. The main difference between this Issue and the Detective Special is the same as Issue #3 was offered in a 4, 5, and 6-inch barrel length. [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. The pistol's serial number is 251731. New York Department of Environmental Conservation, State Agency: Standard markings and features with the exception of the noted shrouded ejector. State Agency: Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources, State Agency: The "4th Issue" Colt Police Positive with the heavy, shrouded barrel was only made for about one year, 1994/95. Action is in-time, but cycles sluggishly due to dried oil in inner channel of cylinder. [5], The Police Positive was made of carbon steel, and was finished with either a polished blued finish or nickel-plated.[2]. . Contest void where prohibited by law. Army Special / Police Positive Special / Bankers Special / Camp Perry . . The New Police model, which was introduced in 1896, was a superb revolver. The halved trigger guard facilitates quick trigger acquisition, even for shooters with large fingers or gloves. and is as easy to shoot accurately as a .22 LR target pistol. No purchase necessary. Deployed military should use stateside address. The Third issue began in 1947, and the Fourth issue in 1977 introduced a Colt Python-style shrouded ejector-rod housing. This mid-60s specimen sports the relatively rare 3" barrel plus the signature rounded grips. $28.99. We have 100s of Collector Grade firearms (not on auction) in our inventory and available for immediate purchase. (3 of 4) This Police Positive Target, Second Issue, was made from 1926 to 1941. The Colt Police Positive was an improvement of Colt's . (I) Giveaway ends June 30, 2023. The bore and chambers are in very fine condition wit, Pre-owned Colt Police Positive Special revolver chambered in .32-20 WCF. 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. It was designed for ease of carry and concealment. 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. Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, State Agency: Lay-a-way available for this firearm. 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. also the smooth top strap was replaced with a serrated one. The gun is all matching and comes with a period-correct box that is not matching - the box is fairly torn al, This COLT Police Positive is in good condition showing some pitting. . [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. I will include 12 rounds of ammo with it. This handgun is in Very, Like New .38 Special Colt Police Positive with 4" barrel and excellent bore. Writer | AllOutdoor.com Instagram | sfsgunsmith Old soul, certified gunsmith, published author, avid firearm history learner, and appreciator of old and unique guns. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Customers liked the New Service for its performance, but, again, pined for something easier to carry all day long every day. This may have been either a misstep on Colts part in an attempt to tap into Smith and Wessons market. COLT POLICE POSITIVE SERIAL NUMBER 158788 GOOD CLEAN & GOOD SHOOTER VERY GOOD LETTERING/NUMBERS ORIGINAL FINISH SCREWS UNTOUCHED CHIPPED ON EACH CORNER OF GRIPS HARD RUBBER GRIPS. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. Overall during its 88-year run, more than 750,000 Police Positive and Police Positive Special revolvers were made. MFG 1929 Mint looks unfired? Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Though following the general outline of the 1889 Navy, it had considerably improved internals. Fourth variation Colt Detective Special revolvers were manufactured from 1993 to 1995. The Colt Police Positive is a small-frame, double-action revolver features a six-round cylinder. Nov 12, 2012. The Police Positive Special, First Issuewas available in bright blue and bright nickel. COLT POLICE POSITIVE 32 CAL., 1ST ISSUE MFG. Some play in the action, chip out of one grip panel. Serial # 189735 .32-20 WCF, Colt police positive double action revolver .22 WRF, 6" barrel, in good condition
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Please call (530) 768-1111 for information or to purchase. 1944. Plus, theyre FMJ clean. Most 4 guns Ive used them in generally produce velocities a bit over 900 fps what I got with the Police Positive Special. On July 1, residents with a clean criminal history of legal age in Florida will be able to carry concealed without a permit. The Colt New Police round is the same, except using a flat nose lead boolit instead of RNL in S&W version. Vintage Gun Grips Colt Police Positive Early-Style Polymer Black. Does have noticeable signs of age and wear from use. $850. Few rifles have influenced firearm design and military history as much as the Mauser 98. The Colt Police Positive Special was produced from late 1907 to 1995. Although some historians disagree, it is believed that somewhere between forty to two hundred Fitz Specials left the factory, made from various Colt revolvers, by Fitzgerald himself. Contest open to U.S. residents only. The Police Positive Special and it's various other models were extremely popular with police departments wanting a smaller, lighter revolver that could shoot the powerful .38 Special cartridge. As well, a Police Positive chambered in .38 Colt Police Positive and .38 S&W appeared, which was numbered in its own sequence. It has a 4 inch barrel chambered for the 38 Colt New Police cartridge, same as the 38 Smith & Wesson, Just a different style bul, This Colt Police Positive is in very good overall condition. while Colts preeminent duty revolver, the .41-Frame Official Police weighs in at 38 oz. Early Police Positives had checkered hard rubber stocks with fleur-de-lis designs and the Colt name in an oval. 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. This Police Positive Special used longer grips that overlapped on the bottom of the short frame to give a full grip. 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. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM May 2023, P.O. Add to Cart. 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. The standard Police Positive was discontinued in 1947. Released in 1908 as the Colt Army Special, the revolver was renamed the "Colt's Official Police" in 1927 in order to better market to law . Remington goes back even farther than Colt. .3-20 Win caliber with a 4"" barrel. Produced from 1926 to 1940. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. In 1977 Colt updated the Police Positive Special for the last time. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (when required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. It heavily took design and frame features from the Colt Detective Special of the time. This Colt is in unfired condition. Still, the internals were not perfect, a situation that was remedied in 1905-1907 with the introduction the Police Positive. It was made from 1994 to 1995 and ended production of the PPS series. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, State Agency: 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.. .38 Special, COLT Double Action POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL .38 Special Caliber C&R REVOLVER
Colts Widely Produced Revolver Design
Here we present a C&R Colt Police Positive Special made in 1916 b, c1920 mfr COLT ARMY SPECIAL .32-20 WCF Caliber Double Action C&R REVOLVER
Roaring Twenties Era Sidearm
Here we present a C&R Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver in .32, Good condition, some wear, few areas of light corrosion. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. Missouri Deptartment of Conservation, State Agency: 2 Reviews. But both were state-of-the-art in their day. 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. Contest void where prohibited by law. RNFP Cowboy ammo clocked a hair under 800 fps from our century-old PPS. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, State Agency: cartridges. These were a legacy sort of mix of the Police Positive series of pistols so it was simply called the Police Positive, but is widely considered the Fourth Issue due to the fact it was solely made in 38 Special. 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