Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this collectible double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Police Positive “First Issue!"
The Colt Police Positive was manufactured in various configurations from 1907 to 1947. This particular example is a first issue model and was produced in 1907, making it a desirable first-year production model!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Police Positive “First Issue”
Serial: 11660
Date of Manufacture: 1907
Caliber: .38 Colt New Police (AKA .38 S&W)
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Brown Grips with Checkering and Colt Logos
Action: Double/Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Police Positive was an enhanced successor to the Colt New Police, distinguished by the addition of Colt’s innovative "Positive Safety" mechanism, designed to prevent accidental discharges. Highly favored by law enforcement agencies seeking a compact and lightweight sidearm, the Police Positive earned a strong reputation for reliability and ease of use. It was manufactured in various configurations between 1907 and 1947. The Police Positive First Issue was chambered in .32 Colt, .32 Colt New Police, and .38 New Police (essentially the .38 S&W). It came with barrel lengths of 21/2", 4", 5", and 6". Finishes were offered in bright blue or bright nickel. Early models featured hard rubber grips, which were replaced in 1923 by checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions. Production of the First Issue ran from 1907 to 1927. The Police Positive Second Issue, produced from 1928 to 1947, introduced a grooved top strap to reduce glare and featured a slightly heavier frame. The distance between the rear of the trigger guard and the front of the grip frame was also increased to provide more space for the shooter’s fingers.
Model: Police Positive “First Issue”
Serial: 11660
Date of Manufacture: 1907
Caliber: .38 Colt New Police (AKA .38 S&W)
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Brown Grips with Checkering and Colt Logos
Action: Double/Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Police Positive was an enhanced successor to the Colt New Police, distinguished by the addition of Colt’s innovative "Positive Safety" mechanism, designed to prevent accidental discharges. Highly favored by law enforcement agencies seeking a compact and lightweight sidearm, the Police Positive earned a strong reputation for reliability and ease of use. It was manufactured in various configurations between 1907 and 1947. The Police Positive First Issue was chambered in .32 Colt, .32 Colt New Police, and .38 New Police (essentially the .38 S&W). It came with barrel lengths of 21/2", 4", 5", and 6". Finishes were offered in bright blue or bright nickel. Early models featured hard rubber grips, which were replaced in 1923 by checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions. Production of the First Issue ran from 1907 to 1927. The Police Positive Second Issue, produced from 1928 to 1947, introduced a grooved top strap to reduce glare and featured a slightly heavier frame. The distance between the rear of the trigger guard and the front of the grip frame was also increased to provide more space for the shooter’s fingers.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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