Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this amazing double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Police Positive Special (Third Issue)!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Police Positive Special (Third Issue)
Serial: 765941
Date of Manufacture: 1960
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Fixed Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut Grips with Checkering and Silver Colt Medallions
Action: Double/Single Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Police Positive Special was the Police Positive with a lengthened frame and cylinder to allow using longer, more powerful cartridges like the .38 Special. The Police Positive Special was the model that Colt would use for all small-frame revolvers up until the last of them were discontinued in 1995. The Police Positive Special and its various other models were extremely popular, with police departments wanting a smaller, lighter revolver that could shoot the powerful .38 Special cartridge. It was made in various forms from 1907 to 1995. There were more versions of pistols using the Police Positive Special frame than any other Colt double-action revolver.
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. After the war, Colt began assigning letter codes to all pistols. The small frame models were the Colt "D" frame. Barrels were 4", 5", and 6", caliber was .38 Special. It was made from 1947 to 1976. In the 1950's the square butt was changed to a rounded butt, then in 1966 the full grip frame was shortened to the same "stubby" grip frame as used on the other "D" frame models. This Police Positive Special used longer grips that overlapped on the bottom of the short frame to give a full grip.
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 Special (Third Issue)
Serial: 765941
Date of Manufacture: 1960
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Fixed Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut Grips with Checkering and Silver Colt Medallions
Action: Double/Single Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Police Positive Special was the Police Positive with a lengthened frame and cylinder to allow using longer, more powerful cartridges like the .38 Special. The Police Positive Special was the model that Colt would use for all small-frame revolvers up until the last of them were discontinued in 1995. The Police Positive Special and its various other models were extremely popular, with police departments wanting a smaller, lighter revolver that could shoot the powerful .38 Special cartridge. It was made in various forms from 1907 to 1995. There were more versions of pistols using the Police Positive Special frame than any other Colt double-action revolver.
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. After the war, Colt began assigning letter codes to all pistols. The small frame models were the Colt "D" frame. Barrels were 4", 5", and 6", caliber was .38 Special. It was made from 1947 to 1976. In the 1950's the square butt was changed to a rounded butt, then in 1966 the full grip frame was shortened to the same "stubby" grip frame as used on the other "D" frame models. This Police Positive Special used longer grips that overlapped on the bottom of the short frame to give a full grip.
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
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Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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