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Armi San Marco 1861 Colt Navy - .38 Special $680.00: 0 $680.00 [2] Grips were checkered hard rubber until 1924 when checkered walnut became standard. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. My three loads were Winchester 158-gr. 4" BBl., Weight 20oz. Maryland Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Missouri Deptartment of Conservation, State Agency: No purchase necessary. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM May 2023, P.O. Idaho Department of Fish & Game, State Agency: A COLT POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL pistol is currently worth an average price of $464.65 new and $431.77 used . North Dakota Game & Fish Department, State Agency: (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Very good overall condition. If it wouldve been a modern D-Frame, say a later Detective Special, I might have given the high-test stuff a spin. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. It proved very popular and over 1.5 million were produced in several models by the time production finally ended in 1986. It has a 4" barrel, blade front sight and an integral notch rear sight. The frame was derived from Colts New Pocket Revolver that was introduced the year before. Retrieved May 16, 2022, from https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/76/1862/special-order-colt-police-positive-with-box-and-factory-letter. The pistol's serial number is 7744. A target version chambered in .22 LR with adjustable sights became available in 1910. Think of a semi-automatic pistol issued to U.S. military personnel during World War II, and the Model 1911A1 immediately comes to mind. What I like about them is theyre bulk-pack practice cheap and pretty accurate in most guns. Manufactured in 1910, the first year of production. The serial number places it as being manufactured in 1920. 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All entries must be received by giveaway end date. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. Listed weight was 25 ounces. Do we have any photos of the Fourth Issue, which was modified with a heavy barrel with ejector shroud similar to the Trooper Mk III? Here we have one of my favorites of the variations of the Colt Police Positive Special. Also, there are some small scratches on cylinder release. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Colt Police Positive .38 Serial Number 3 - serial number on the frame. In 1908 Colt introduced the Police Positive revolver chambered for the ".38 Colt Special," which was nothing more than the .38 S&W Special cartridge with a different headstamp. The First issue of the Colt Police Positive ran from the revolver's introduction in 1907 until 1927. Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. [3] It was also made in .32 Colt New Police and .38 Colt New Police. Berto said: If the gun is chambered for .38 Colt new Police, it will shoot the .38 S&W cartridge. Excellent 1st Issue Colt Police Positive .38 Special Circa 1925 - .38 Special: 0 4d 11h 30m 17214381. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, State Agency: Colt Police Positive .38 Special - factory inscribed "Inspector Dance Halls" on the rear grip strap. New (Other) $35.00. California Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: Winchesters 158-gr. Deployed military should use stateside address. Revolver Nickel Wood Grips 1970 Build DateNickel plated with original Colt Wood gripsSerial number matches on cylinder and f, 1907 COLT Double Action POLICE POSITIVE .38 Cal. These were named the Police Positive Special. Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, State Agency: The New Police model, which was introduced in 1896, was a superb revolver. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. The Colt Police Positive is a small-frame, double-action revolver featuring a six-round cylinder, chambered for either .32 or .38 caliber. In its advertising Colt proclaimed that "All Colt cylinders TURN TO THE RIGHT", and suggested that the Colt design forced the cylinder crane up against the frame, resulting in tighter lockup with less play and better chamber to barrel alignment, thus markedly increasing accuracy. The Colt Detective Special and its variants are shortened, somewhat streamlined variants of the Police Positive Special, introduced in 1927. Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, State Agency: 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. 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. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. The .45 Colt is my favorite cartridge. Most of the cutaway is to the left side of the revolver. This is the Police Positive with a 2-inch barrel chambered in .22 Long Rifle or .38 Colt New Police (.38 S&W). Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Serial # 189735 .32-20 WCF, Colt police positive double action revolver .22 WRF, 6" barrel, in good condition s/n: 33359 Please call (530) 768-1111 for information or to purchase. .22 WRF, Guns Listing ID: 698072Used Colt Detective Police Positive Special .38 Spc. South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks, State Agency: This Colt is new in the original box! Let Bryant Ridge sell your guns for you! .3-20 Win caliber with a 4"" barrel. Colonels Rex Applegate[9] and Charles Askins were proponents of the Fitz Special,[10][11] and it would become a popular after-market conversion for many gunsmiths. Built on Colts D frame,[2][3] it was offered in four, five, and six inch barreled models,[5] weighing a scant 23 ounces in the four inch. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, State Agency: This is the Fourth Issue Colt Police Positive. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. Contest open to U.S. residents only. My ammo menu for checking our Police Positive Specials range performance was somewhat limited. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, State Agency: Just like the Colt Viper except with a steel frame. This is 5 shots at 25 yards. Up for sale is a 4th Gen Colt Police Positive. Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives. Then, utilizing William Masons 1865 patent for a swing-out cylinder with simultaneous ejection, Colt brought out the Model 1889 Navy, a.k.a. THE POST-WAR ROUND BUTT POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL, The Police Positive Special, Fourth Issuewas fitted with a new shrouded barrel similar to that used on the Colt aluminum Viper. There were many new guns and lots of new gear to see at the 2023 NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits. Writer | TheFirearmBlog Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, State Agency: Despite its renown for producing some of the first and best single-action revolvers, for some reason Colt had a difficult time coming to terms with double-action. Offered in a number of chamberings, barrel lengths and even a "heavy frame" target model, ultimately some 199,000 .32 Police Positives were manufactured between 1907 and 1943. Lot 1862: Special Order Colt Police Positive with Box and Factory Letter. Add to Cart. Police Positive .38 Factory Inscribed serial number 403841 with 5" barrel - right side. PAT'D AUG. 5, 1884, JUNE 5, 1900, JULY 4, 1905. State Agency: This Bankers Special has the standard 2 inch barrel chambered for the 22 rim fire. Rock Island Auction Company. also the smooth top strap was replaced with a serrated one. 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]. [7]. This Colt has the 6 inch barrel chambered for the 38 Special cartridge. Just a slight cut is present on the right side at the top right of the stock. The marketing guys at Colt had to do something to gin up the enthusiasm beyond a safety device so they latched onto the notion of a clockwise-rotating cylinder, claiming that it was stronger and less wearing on the crane than Smith & Wessons counter-clockwise-rotating cylinder. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. The Police Positive Target's rear sight . Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, State Agency: 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. Colt responded in 1896 with its New Police Revolver, a relatively small frame double-action revolver with a swing-out cylinder holding six rounds of .32 Colt cartridges. They also want it to be powerful enough to be effective, and they want it to be easy to shoot and hit the mark. Model: POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL, OLD MODEL DETECTIVE SPECIAL Positive was derived from Colts nomenclature for the internal hammer block safety device. . Action is in-time, but cycles sluggishly due to dried oil in inner channel of cylinder. The 1908 Sears Roebuck catalog lists it at $14. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. Few rifles have influenced firearm design and military history as much as the Mauser 98. Intended to address deficiencies of earlier models such as the Single Action Army, the Positive Lock prevented an accidental discharge even if the hammer was struck or the pistol was dropped, allowing the revolver to be safely carried with all six chambers loaded. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. A mere slip of a thing at 23 oz.. Its not much of a shock when you stop to consider its essentially an early-series 4 Detective Special with a square butt. I personally really like the look of these Colt revolvers and would love to see it brought back like many of the famous snake guns have been, but I admit that is probably never going to happen and the market for full-size revolvers in 38 Special is fairly lacking. New Hampshire Fish & Game Department, State Agency: 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. Colt had the lead with its Single Action Army revolver. Deployed military should use stateside address. Here we have one of my favorites of the variations of the Colt Police Positive Special. If you want to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, please submit the form below. Features include fixed sights, a square butt, and 4-, 5- or 6-inch barrel lengths. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The Police Positive Special, Second Issue, added a grooved top strap to cut glare, and used smooth walnut grips changed to checkered walnut later. It was made from 1947 to 1976. FMJ. Manufactured in 1927. It may not be shaped well for recoil control, an issue with the Police Positive Special .38 Special, but it doesn't matter with the .22. CALIBER 32 POLIC, COLT POLICE POSITIVE CALIBER 38 SERIAL NUMBER 111779 BARREL 6 INCH GOOD SHOOTER VERY GOOD CLEAN METAL SCREWS & GRIPS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION MFG DATE 1919 WANT TO ORDER CALL SHOP. This one has stocks that match the serial number. Ever a canny competitor in the firearms industry, Colt missed no opportunity to score points over its arch rival, and began a marketing campaign which accentuated this detail. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, This Old Gun: Colt Model 1877 Lightning Revolver, This Old Gun: 1851 Deane, Adams & Deane Revolver, This Old Gun: Slocum 'Side-Loading' Revolver, I Have This Old Gun: Colt Military 1908 Pocket Hammerless | An Official Journal Of The NRA, A Slow .357 Mag. and the Police Positive was dropped about the same time as the 3rd Issue Police Positive Special came out. Excellent overall condition. I have a .32 Police Positive from 1920 and it shoots Remington .32 Auto FMJ ammo just fine. It is also the choice for Home, Store, Motoring and camping protection.". Fourth variation Colt Detective Special revolvers were manufactured from 1993 to 1995. In 1908 the frame was lengthened a bit to accommodate longer cartridges. When the law goes into effect, the state will be the 26th that recognizes the right. Add to Cart. It features single/double action firing, blued finish, 6 shot fluted cylinder, serrated top strap, half moon front sigh. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, State Agency: It has everything as far as Im concerned, including versatility, history and performance. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. I figured the Winchester stuff would be a pretty close approximation of most pre-war service loads, while the Black Hills stuff would be a good bet for demonstrating the little Colts accuracy potential. 1926) Very nice gun in this odd caliber! Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM April 2023, P.O. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. The First issue of the Police Positive ran from the revolver's introduction in 1907 until 1927. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. The halved trigger guard facilitates quick trigger acquisition, even for shooters with large fingers or gloves. Are you looking for fast, easy and profitable consignment for your firearms? It was made from 1907 to 1927. Free shipping Picked up a pristine 4th gen four inch PP today. One of the visible cues differentiating it from earlier versions was a shrouded ejector rod. No purchase necessary. This mid-60s specimen sports the relatively rare 3" barrel plus the signature rounded grips. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. Colt fans, check this out: a Colt Police Positive in .22 LR with a 6" barrel in VG/EXC condition for its age. Naturally, those on the side of law and order werent the only fans of the Police Positive. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. The panels were changed to checkered walnut in 1924. Of course, as Colt reminded its potential buyers, other cartrtridges, such as the .38 Short and Long Colt, .38 S&W and .38-44 could also be accommodated in the more capacious chambers. OUR CUSTOMERS TELL US WE HAVE THE BEST SELECTION OF GUNS ON GUN, This .38 Special Cal. Since Colt didn't want S&W's name on their guns they simply changed the shape of the .38 S&W bullet to a flatter point and renamed it as the Colt .38 New Police. The model number was D2445, and it was introduced in 1994. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Marked on top of barrel: COLT'S PT. The small frame models were the Colt "D" frame. Two of the giants in the handgun industryColt and Smith & Wessonwere locked in a dogfight as to which company would garner the lions share of that market. Production of the Police Positive Special ended in 1995. My PP cost me $500 three years ago. First issue Police Positive Special made in 1911. Just like the Colt Viper except steel frame.This is the rare fourth generation in Nickle. Production of the Police Positive Special ended in 1995. Here are just a few of the stand-outs. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Sam Colt brought forth the first successful repeating firearm with the five-shot Paterson in 1836. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Bore is excellent. Popular among Express messengers, paymasters, Watchmen, and Special officers. The Colt Police Positive Special was basically the same revolver as the Police Positive, except it had a longer cylinder for the .38 Special cartridge, and a slightly longer frame to hold it. Here is a very good example of a classic Police Positive Special in 32-20 with a 4 .Click for more info Seller: United Sportsmen's Company Area Code: 815 $425.00 Colt Police Positive Revolver New In Original Box GI#: 102255377 Factory warranties may apply in some cases. The Colt Detective Special was an American DA/SA revolver first produced in 1927 as a shortened version of the Police Positive Special handgun. The SF-VI was Colt's new stainless steel, transfer bar action gun that was to replace the . .38 Special, Colt 1902 New Police Double Action Factory-Engraved Shipped to Texas, with a very nice tool holster, Cal. 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. The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) announces the election results from its Board of Directors Meeting held in Indianapolis, IN. Colt Police Positive Special in 32-20 wcf 6-shot revolver (Manu. Colt Police Positive Special by Garry James posted on December 4, 2014 News, Handguns, Revolvers, Historical Handguns Support NRA American Rifleman Gun: Police Positive Special. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Early model revolver in hot .32-20 caliber. Though following the general outline of the 1889 Navy, it had considerably improved internals. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. The Police Positive Special was manufactured until 1995, becoming Colt's most produced model at over 750,000 units. Rock Island has a well-earned reputation for guns punching above their weight class and for unexpected innovation. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, State Agency: Opens in a new window or tab. 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. The new value of a COLT POLICE POSITIVE pistol has risen $40.53 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $574.46 . It was made from 1994 to 1995 and ended production of the PPS series. The Police Positive was very popular, and it and a short-barreled version called the Detective Special remained in production until the 1980s. ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT COLTS TO FIND IS THIS TARGET POLICE POSITIVE IN .32 COLT CARTRIDGE CHAMBERING, #78XXX, WITH FACTORY LETTER SHOWING SHIPMENT IN 1910. The trigger was checkered for a better grip. Contest void where prohibited by law. Those of us who have been around guns for some time know the contradictions, but people still want a 4 oz. 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 . It came as an iteration of the Colt Police Positive. Contest open to U.S. residents only. The formative .32 and .38 Police Positives took off like rockets and rapidly became law enforcement favorites as well as civilian staples. Match .38 Special wadcutters. As well, a Police Positive chambered in .38 Colt Police Positive and .38 S&W appeared, which was numbered in its own sequence. Minnesota Deptartment of Natural Resources, State Agency: Rhode Island Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: The Colt Police Positive Special is a small frame, double-action revolver with a six round cylinder, primarily chambered for .38 Special. Nov 12, 2012. Nice Piece of History. My 1952 gun pictured here is a .32 Colt New Police. As above, you have a Police Positive chambered in .38 S&W NOT .38 Special. Production of the Police Positive Special ended in 1995. Colt Police Positive Target .22 (1938) 6 in. 1977 Colt Police Positive Purchased Unfired in 2021 for $2,094 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. Will be selected ) and comply with all other federal, State Agency: Marked on top of barrel Colt. Chosen by random drawing visible cues differentiating it from earlier versions was a shrouded ejector.. 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