Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this double-action revolver today for a penny start auction; this is the Colt Police Positive!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Police Positive 2nd Issue
Serial: 236762
Date of Manufacture: 1938
Caliber: .32 Police Ctg. (.32 S&W Long)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Round Blade Front with Frame Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic with "Colt" in an Oval at the Top
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Police Positive is a double-action revolver with a six-round cylinder, available in either .32 or .38 caliber. Additionally, there was a .22 caliber model offered. Colt's Manufacturing Company introduced the Police Positive in 1905, primarily for sale to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The Police Positive revolver is made of carbon steel and is available in either a polished blued finish or nickel-plated finish. The first edition of the Police Positive was published from 1907 until 1927, which coincides with the introduction of the revolver. It came with Colt's typical hard rubber grips and was available in 2.5-inch (only in .32 caliber), 4-inch, 5-inch, and 6-inch barrel lengths. Furthermore, it was chambered for .32 Long Colt (also accepted .32 Short Colt), .32 Colt New Police, and .38 Colt New Police cartridges. After 1923, the standard grips were changed to checkered walnut.
The second issue of Colt began in 1928 and continued till 1947. It featured a slightly heavier frame and a serrated top strap to reduce sight glare. However, the wooden grips were still retained. Interestingly, Colt's "New Police" rounds were actually redesigned versions of existing S&W cartridges such as the .32 S&W Long and .38 S&W. The bullet noses were flattened to avoid providing any free advertising to its main competitor. The Colt Police Positive revolver had a revolutionary feature, called the Positive Lock safety mechanism, which was responsible for its introduction. This mechanism prevented the firing pin from hitting the cartridge's primer unless the trigger was deliberately pulled. The Positive Lock was designed to address the shortcomings of earlier models, such as the Single Action Army. It prevented an accidental discharge even if the hammer was struck or the pistol was dropped, making it safe to carry the revolver with all six chambers loaded. The revolver's sights were 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.
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: Police Positive 2nd Issue
Serial: 236762
Date of Manufacture: 1938
Caliber: .32 Police Ctg. (.32 S&W Long)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Round Blade Front with Frame Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic with "Colt" in an Oval at the Top
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Police Positive is a double-action revolver with a six-round cylinder, available in either .32 or .38 caliber. Additionally, there was a .22 caliber model offered. Colt's Manufacturing Company introduced the Police Positive in 1905, primarily for sale to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The Police Positive revolver is made of carbon steel and is available in either a polished blued finish or nickel-plated finish. The first edition of the Police Positive was published from 1907 until 1927, which coincides with the introduction of the revolver. It came with Colt's typical hard rubber grips and was available in 2.5-inch (only in .32 caliber), 4-inch, 5-inch, and 6-inch barrel lengths. Furthermore, it was chambered for .32 Long Colt (also accepted .32 Short Colt), .32 Colt New Police, and .38 Colt New Police cartridges. After 1923, the standard grips were changed to checkered walnut.
The second issue of Colt began in 1928 and continued till 1947. It featured a slightly heavier frame and a serrated top strap to reduce sight glare. However, the wooden grips were still retained. Interestingly, Colt's "New Police" rounds were actually redesigned versions of existing S&W cartridges such as the .32 S&W Long and .38 S&W. The bullet noses were flattened to avoid providing any free advertising to its main competitor. The Colt Police Positive revolver had a revolutionary feature, called the Positive Lock safety mechanism, which was responsible for its introduction. This mechanism prevented the firing pin from hitting the cartridge's primer unless the trigger was deliberately pulled. The Positive Lock was designed to address the shortcomings of earlier models, such as the Single Action Army. It prevented an accidental discharge even if the hammer was struck or the pistol was dropped, making it safe to carry the revolver with all six chambers loaded. The revolver's sights were 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.
To identify which cartridge the Colt Police Positive revolver is chambered for, you can check the markings on the barrel. If the revolver is marked with Colt D.A..32, then it is chambered for .32 Long Colt. If it's marked with .32 Colt New Police, then it's chambered for .32 Smith & Wesson Long.
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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