Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this collectible double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Pocket Positive Second Issue!
The Colt Pocket Positive Second Issue was produced from 1927 to 1940. This particular example was produced in 1928, the second year of production for the Second Issue!
The Colt Pocket Positive Second Issue was produced from 1927 to 1940. This particular example was produced in 1928, the second year of production for the Second Issue!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Pocket Positive Second Issue
Serial: 137140
Date of Manufacture: 1928
Caliber: .32 Colt New Police
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed blade front with Square notch rear
Stock/Grips: Black checkered grips with Colt logos
Action: Double/Single Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Pocket Positive was nothing more than the New Pocket model with the addition of Colt's new "Positive Safety" feature. The Positive Safety was a steel bar that retracted down inside the action as the trigger was pulled, allowing the hammer to move forward and fire the cartridge. This added an additional layer of safety to the Colt rebounding hammer safety feature of the New Pocket and made it safer if the gun were to be dropped on the hammer.
The Pocket Positive, with its Positive Safety, more or less finalized the design that Colt would use up until 1969 for its double-action revolvers. It would not be until World War II that competitor S&W would introduce a similar hammer-blocking safety device. The Pocket Positive was available in .32 Colt, .32 S&W, and .32 Colt New Police. The finishes were bright blue and bright nickel. Barrels were 2 1/2", 3 1/2", and 6". The Pocket Positive First Issue had "knife blade" front sights and was produced from 1905 to 1927. The Pocket Positive, Second Issue was the same gun only with a matted top strap, wider sights and available with a 2" barrel. It was produced from 1927 to 1940.
Contents:
This example will ship with the original matching Colt box, a cleaning brush, and paper!
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.
Model: Pocket Positive Second Issue
Serial: 137140
Date of Manufacture: 1928
Caliber: .32 Colt New Police
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed blade front with Square notch rear
Stock/Grips: Black checkered grips with Colt logos
Action: Double/Single Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Pocket Positive was nothing more than the New Pocket model with the addition of Colt's new "Positive Safety" feature. The Positive Safety was a steel bar that retracted down inside the action as the trigger was pulled, allowing the hammer to move forward and fire the cartridge. This added an additional layer of safety to the Colt rebounding hammer safety feature of the New Pocket and made it safer if the gun were to be dropped on the hammer.
The Pocket Positive, with its Positive Safety, more or less finalized the design that Colt would use up until 1969 for its double-action revolvers. It would not be until World War II that competitor S&W would introduce a similar hammer-blocking safety device. The Pocket Positive was available in .32 Colt, .32 S&W, and .32 Colt New Police. The finishes were bright blue and bright nickel. Barrels were 2 1/2", 3 1/2", and 6". The Pocket Positive First Issue had "knife blade" front sights and was produced from 1905 to 1927. The Pocket Positive, Second Issue was the same gun only with a matted top strap, wider sights and available with a 2" barrel. It was produced from 1927 to 1940.
Contents:
This example will ship with the original matching Colt box, a cleaning brush, and paper!
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.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
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