(I) Giveaway ends September 30, 2021. There are no small parts to be lost or worn out with this rear sight. Colt's Police Positive was quite a revolver when introduced, one that gave all others stiff competition because it incorporated a positive internal hammer block that allowed six cartridges to be loaded safely. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, State Agency: Put that name on a gun, and shazam! Grips appear period and bore is clean and reasonably shiny. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM May 2023, P.O. Gun #: 945219037. The Police Positive Special action was made almost unchanged from 1907 to 1995. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. An offshoot of the Police Positive Special, the classic Detective Special is probably the most famous Colt D-Frame. The late Dan Shideler was a senior editor for Gun Digest Books from 2004 until 2011, best known for his entertaining prose and knowledge and insight into firearms history, trends and pricing. [3] It was also made in .32 Colt New Police and .38 Colt New Police. A small jeweler's screwdriver is needed to turn the adjustment screw. Joseph Von Benedikt shows his custom 500 and how well it shoots. With this revolver having roots in a police force I decided to pick up a silhouette target to do a grouping test. Full Details More from this Seller. The small frame models were the Colt "D" frame. 2 & 3 Cloverleaf House Model Revolver .41 Derringer: 1st Model Derringer: 2nd Model Derringer: 3rd Model Derringer: 4th Model This shoots 38 Cal Colt (unsure if 38 short, This Colt Police Positive .32-20 WCF is in very good condition for its age. On auction websites, you can find them around that or even a tad bit more. Colt Police Positive Mfg 1923 38 Special. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I wanted to at least make an attempt to stay within the bullet weight parameters of what was in vogue when the gun was made. The Colt revolvers also had among the best sights of the day, with a wide-open notch in the topstrap and half-moon front sight. Developed by Colt in 1905 and primarily intended for sale to federal, state, or local law enforcement age, COLT Double Action POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL .38 Special Caliber C&R REVOLVER Colts Widely Produced Revolver Design Here we present a C&R Colt Police Positive Special made in 1955 b, c1920 mfr COLT ARMY SPECIAL .32-20 WCF Caliber Double Action C&R REVOLVER Roaring Twenties Era Sidearm Here we present a C&R Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver in .32, Good condition, some wear, few areas of light corrosion. Gun #: 956426634. | Deployed military should use stateside address. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. No chips in the grips, over condition it reallly nice. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM February 2023, P.O. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. There are witness marks on both the sight and the topstrap to aid in alignment. [7]. Condition 95% except that someone engraved some letters & Numbers on the left side of the, For your consideration, a Colt Police Positive chambered in .38 Special. Seller: GA_1143125 GA_1143125. All Rights Reserved. I had written a Round Table article about it earlier this week. Intended to address deficiencies of earlier models such as the Single Action Army, Colt's Positive Lock prevented an accidental discharge even if the lowered hammer was struck or the pistol was dropped, allowing the revolver to be safely carried with all six chambers loaded. There were more versions of pistols using the Police Positive Special frame than any other Colt double action revolver. As I mentioned above the Third Issue Colt Police Positive Special was manufactured from 1946 to 1976. At various times in the model's production life, the grips were made from hard rubber, checkered walnut, or a synthetic material known as "Coltwood." A good choice for collectors. Colts Manufacturing Company, LLC has been around for over 150 years and has produced revolutionary designs that have been loved and made iconic. This isn't your grandpa's muzzleloading system. Deployed military should use stateside address. 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. Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: . $950.00 View Site. Each is slightly different than before. The Colt Detective Special and its variants are shortened, somewhat streamlined variants of the Police Positive Special, introduced in 1927. Give a Gift Richard Nance shows off this easy to carry flashlight from Streamlight. The Colt Police Positive Special was produced from late 1907 to 1995. Sporting Colt's standard hard rubber grips, it was offered with barrel lengths of 2.5 (available only in .32 caliber), 4, 5, and 6 inches, and was chambered for the .32 Long Colt (it would also accept the .32 Short Colt), .32 Colt New Police, and .38 Colt New Police cartridges. It is windage adjustable by loosening a small screw and drifting the sight left or right. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM April 2023, P.O. The Colt Police Positive Special was an iterative improvement of Colt's earlier Police Positive model, the only differences being a slightly lengthened cylinder and elongated and strengthened frame to allow the chambering of the longer, more powerful .32-20 Winchester and .38 Special cartridges. The trigger was checkered for a better grip. Deployed military should use stateside address. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1G7xXag. It was designed primarily for sale to federal, state or local law enforcement agencies. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. This Police Positive Special used longer grips that overlapped on the bottom of the short frame to give a full grip. I will take any police positive anybody wants to give away!! Posted June 17, 2020 in Editorial, Revolver, Wheelgun Wednesday by Sam.S with No CommentsTags: 38 Smith and Wesson, Colt Police Positive Special, double action, wheelgun wednesday. The sights are easy to see and fast to align, somewhat of a rarity on handguns of that era. The gun was manufactured from 1905 to 1941. But both were state-of-the-art in their day. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. SHIPPING I SHIP INSURED TO THE LOWER 47 STAT. Both are chambered in .38 Special. The Police Positive Special was intended primarily for sale to law enforcement agencies and enjoys the distinction of being Colt's most widely produced revolver design with over 750,000 built. The Colt D-Frame was originally designed as a conveniently sized carry weapon for law enforcement. The Remington 130-gr. My personal Colt is that of the third issue of Police Positive Specials and is chambered in .38 S&W rather than .38 Special. It was made from 1928 until 1946. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, State Agency: Available with 4-, 5-, and 6-inch barrels, the Police Positive Special was of compact dimensions and moderate weight (25 ounces with 6-inch barrel), and it was an immediate hit with American police. The Police Positive Special was an iterative improvement of Colt's earlier Police Positive model, the only differences being a slightly lengthened cylinder and elongated and strengthened frame to allow the chambering of the longer, more powerful .32-20 Winchester and .38 Special cartridges. Its exceedingly rare, as most were thought to have been destroyed. Get the 76th edition of the World's Greatest Gun Book. Gun #: 907834240. Both are listed on the side of my revolver. COLT OFFICIAL POLICE . It came as an iteration of the Colt Police Positive. The grip frame had a distinctive forward curve common to most of the pre-World War II medium-frame revolvers. If it wouldve been a modern D-Frame, say a later Detective Special, I might have given the high-test stuff a spin. Match .38 Special wadcutters. The Colt Police Positive is a small-frame, double-action revolver features a six-round cylinder. It was introduced in 1907 and was produced until 1973. Rich Nance shows us a drill that helps with target transition and accuracy. Cobra: This was a lightweight, alloy-framed version of the Detective Special chambered in .22 LR, .32 Colt/S&W, .38 Special (first issue) and later .38 Special only (second issue). The Second issue began in 1928 and ran until 1947, adding a somewhat heavier frame as well as a serrated topstrap to reduce sight glare, while retaining the wooden grips. The only design differences are that the Special had a strengthened frame and lengthened cylinder to make space for the more potent .38 Special cartridge. These are pretty much a dupe of the service ball load used by pilots packing (usually) S&W K-Frames like the Victory Model in WWII. No purchase necessary. 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]. The collectibility of the Police Positives descendants proves, however, what a sound design the old-timer really was. Alaska Department of Fish & Game, State Agency: 1944. Instead of perforating combat-type targets, I set up a pair of Outers prairie dog targets, and we plinked away at these imaginary vermin at a distance of 10 yards, firing the revolver in single- and double-action modes. All Rights Reserved. Introduced to the firearms market in 1908, The Colt Police Positive Special is a small frame, double-action revolver with a six round cylinder, primarily chambered for the .38 Special cartridge, designed and manufactured by the Colt's Manufacturing Company. Colt Police Positive revolvers marked with Colt D.A..32 on the barrel are chambered for .32 Long Colt. [2] Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, State Agency: Minnesota Deptartment of Natural Resources, State Agency: [6] In today's collectable market, the .32 New Police version appears to be the most sought after and valuable. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Only 400 were manufactured in 1952. For Sale is a very nice Colt Police Positive in 32-20. Another improvement from the old New Police was the Positives .38 S&W chambering, a cartridge Colt cloned under the name of .38 Colt New Police. 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. Colt 1902 New Police Double Action Factory-Engraved Shipped to Texas, Boxed 1921 Police Positive Revolver - .38, COLT Double Action POLICE POSITIVE .38 Long Colt SELF DEFENSE Revolver C&R BRITISH PROOFED Colt Police Positive Revolver, COLT Double Action POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL .38 Special Caliber C&R REVOLVER Colts Widely Produced Revolver Design, TARGET POLICE POSITIVE IN RARE .32 COLT, #78XXX, WITH COLT FACTORY LETTER SHIPPED 1910, c1920 mfr COLT ARMY SPECIAL .32-20 WCF Caliber Double Action C&R REVOLVER Roaring Twenties Era Sidearm, COLT Detective Police Police Positive Nickel Wood Grips (1970), c1926 COLT POCKET POSITIVE Double Action .32 Police 1st Issue REVOLVER C&R With Mother of Pearl Grips, 1907 COLT Double Action POLICE POSITIVE .38 Cal. Gun: Police Positive Special Manufacturer: Colt Condition: NRA Excellent (Modern Gun Standards) Caliber: .38 Spl. Seller: Stephen Rubin. No purchase necessary. Colt Police Positive 38 Police Trade-In Revolver $449.99; Brand: Colt; Item Number: 403121; Colt Detective Special .38SPL Police Trade-In Revolver $649.99 . Joseph Von Benedikt is with Rafe Nielsen of Browning to take a look at a new X-Bolt series rifle. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. It was especially popular with Canadian and Latin American police forces and was used by the Ontario Provincial Police well into the 1980s. Cowboy lead RNFP, Black Hills 148-gr. In this episode of TFB. Police Positive Special: This was basically a Police Positive with a 1/4-inch longer frame to accommodate the .38 Special and .32-20 cartridges (in addition to the .32 and .38 New Police and their S&W counterparts). The action is smooth, as old Colts tend to be. It will be the revolver I take hunting this winter when the opportunity presents. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. About 25 years before Colt brought the curtain down on the Police Positive Special 1969 to be exact it was listed at $93.50 (blued). Writer | TheFirearmBlog Smith & Wessons Model 10 (top) is larger and heavier than Colts Police Positive Special (bottom). When I came out, the burgers had been stolen, but the revolver was still there. It might partially explain S&Ws eventual dominance in the LE market. Before there were scopes or red dots there were iron sights. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. 1 Image(s) Colt Police Positive Special, Claro Walnut Grips With Medallions. OUR CUSTOMERS TELL US WE HAVE THE BEST SELECTION OF GUNS ON GUN, This .38 Special Cal. Sign up for the Wheelgun Wednesday newsletter here: Purchase A PDF Download Of The GUNS Magazine May 2020 Issue Now! Missouri Deptartment of Conservation, State Agency: .38 Special, 4-inch barrel. Weighing 22 ounces and available with a blued finish and black hard rubber grips in .22 Long Rifle, .22 WRF, .32 Long (and Short) Colt, and .32 Colt New Police (.32 S&W Long) chamberings, the First issue of this model featured an adjustable open iron sighted 6 inch barrel and was marketed from 1910 to 1925, with checked Walnut grips replacing the rubber ones after 1923. Nonetheless, it is a solid, accurate and. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Manufactured in 1910, the first year of production. [2] They were loved for their light frames and heavy-hitting ammunition. It was introduc. $30.00 Shipping We Accept Visa, Mastercard, Checks, and Money Orders , 1926 COLT Double Action POLICE POSITIVE .38 S&W SELF DEFENSE Revolver C&R Colts Widely Produced Revolver Design Here we present a C&R Colt Police Positive, made in 1926 by the, POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL IN .32-20 CALIBER, 4" BARREL, #189XXX, MADE 1919. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. It came as an iteration of the Colt Police Positive. The second, made from 1973 to 1986, had a shrouded extractor and ramp front sight. 226 Williams Ln. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. A .22 caliber model was also offered. COLT POLICE POSITIVE 32 CAL., 1ST ISSUE MFG. .38 SF-VI: This was basically a stainless-steel Detective Special chambered in .38 Special with a modern transfer-bar safety and a 2- or 4-inch barrel. For the sake of today, we will be pulling a unique Colt revolver from my personal collection that does not get as much notoriety as it should, the Colt Police Positive Special chambered in .38 S&W. It is a gorgeously proportioned revolver with deep Colt blue and handsomely checkered wood grips. 32, Barrel 4, Manufactured in Hartford Connecticut in 1902 this is one of 25 known fact, Guns Listing ID: 7441471920 colt police positive 38s&w, This is a Colt Police Positive Revolver, manufactured in 1921 and chambered in .38 caliber. Contest void where prohibited by law. Custom Mossberg 500 at the Range and Live Turkey!. 4" barrel with a mint bore. 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. In 1977 Colt updated the Police Positive Special for the last time. Mfg in 1911. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. It was in continuous production with few changes for 68 years. 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. It was manufactured from 1908 to 1970 in three issues, and then reintroduced briefly in 1995. (Ret.) Contest void where prohibited by law. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, Altor Pistols, P.O. Aircrewman Special: This all-aluminum Detective Special was chambered in .38 Special and made for the U.S. Air Force in 1951. All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. The gun is highly collectible, with 35,000 manufactured from 1926 to 1943. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Action is in-time, but cycles sluggishly due to dried oil in inner channel of cylinder. Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, State Agency: Well, were talking about 11 lbs. Constructed on the medium-sized "D" frame, it was seen as suitable for both holster and concealed carry. Lighter and tougher and more precise than ever, it's the perfect back country hunting rifle. 4" barrel and function is good. Colt--the world's premier revolver maker--did not want to fall behind the loop and assigned chief engineer Carl Ehbets the task of developing such a revolver. Contest void where prohibited by law. S/N: 41903. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. He served as editor of two of the industry's most respected annuals: Standard Catalog of Firearms and Gun Digest. I had mentioned earlier that my Colt is chambered in .38 S&W (Colt New Police). Features include fixed sights, a square butt, and 4-, 5- or 6-inch barrel lengths. The finish app, Colt Police Positive 38SPL - 99% FACTORY ORIGINAL, LIKELY UN-FIRED, WITH BOX, vintage firearms inc, Colt New Police 2 1/2 Revolver in .32 Police Cartridge & Shipped to the President of Colt in 1901, 1926 COLT Double Action POLICE POSITIVE .38 S&W SELF DEFENSE Revolver C&R Colts Widely Produced Revolver Design, POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL IN .32-20 CALIBER, 4" BARREL, #189XXX, MADE 1919. While it might seem unfair due to the near 60-year age difference, the Colt locks up tightly and has a good . It was made from 1947 to 1976. Iowa Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Smith & Wesson is chambering its excellent M&P 2.0 pistol in 10mm Auto, and the result is a gun with high capacity and enough power to tackle any defensive task. Contest void where prohibited by law. Most of the Police Positive series of rev, Guns Listing ID: 736501Condition: 7/10Finish is wornFeatures:6 round capacity32-20 wcf ammo type(A08006819) (AER) (SR), Colt Police Positive Target revolver chambered in the rarer .22 Winchester Rim Fire cartridge. At 28 ounces, the Police Positive Target with its six-inch barrel just seems to set the right balance. The cylinder locks up as tight as a new gun, and the DA trigger pull is more than acceptable. double action? Mikey Hartman, Lt. Col. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. This aspect is probably why they do not get much notoriety or limelight that they may very well deserve. Deployed military should use stateside address. Featured Gun Classifieds Colt Revolvers - Police Positive, General Specs:Colt Police Positive, Year 1977, .38 Special, 26oz, 4" Barrel Serial Number:15376 Description Barrel Length: 4" Bores: Perfect % Blue: 99%, Offered is a Colt New Police .32 chambered in the hard to find 2 1/2 barrel length with interesting history. View All For Sale. But the granddaddy of the D-breed was the Police Positive, introduced in 1905. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, State Agency: The Police Positive was made of carbon steel, and was finished with either a polished blue finish or nicket-plated. I've gotten good accuracy from CCI Green Tag and Mini Mag, as well as Fiocchi's 40-grain high-velocity. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. By comparison, the larger blued Official Police was going for $110, while the also-heftier competition Model 10 was bringing S&W a somewhat friendlier $76.50. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. I once had a 4-inch Police Positive .38 I could not give away. I think this old gat is valid and unique in its own right but would you yourself purchase one? Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources, State Agency: The first issue ran from introduction to 1927 and had the early 1900-era distinctive Colt black hard rubber grips. The distance between the rear of the trigger guard and the front of the grip frame was increased to give more room for fingers. The Police Positive Special was made with a variety of barrel lengths in the early 1900's with the shortest standard length being 4 inches. What I like about them is theyre bulk-pack practice cheap and pretty accurate in most guns. in Iowa. [7] The revolver's sights consisted of 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.[2]. This is 5 shots at 25 yards. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. New York Department of Environmental Conservation, State Agency: 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Full Details More from this Seller. Besides being a companion for .32-20 rifles, it offered .32 aficionados a cartridge with considerably more "oomph" than the .32 Colt New Police. Metal has approximately 80% original nickel plating with flaking on left side plate. of Israeli Defense Forces, joins David Fortier for an exclusive interview for Shotgun News. When the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) was formed a decade ago, the founders knew the service revolver was all but extinct in law What if you really could only take one? Thus, my Colt Police Positive Special is made to fire the 38 New Police cartridge which is basically 38 Smith and Wesson. Seller: GA_1143125 GA_1143125. $ 25. One of. Joseph VonBenedikt is with Joel Hodgdon to talk about the improved accuracy and long-range potential of the already reliable Core-Lokt ammo line. Operating Manual for Colt AR-15 Sporter Rifle and Carbine . Walther's new Performance Duty Pistol is ready for both concealed carry and conventional service situations. I suspect the reason is that my particular revolver was imported from China and was once a Royal Hong Kong Police revolver and .38 S&W was either preferred or more common than the relatively new .38 Special. The reason for wanting a powerful sixgun when wandering off the beaten path is sound, especially in bear country. Production was severely curtailed during World War II, and eventually it was discontinued in 1946. We had no trouble putting all of our rounds inside the kill zone of the paper critter. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. According to a 1916 Colt publication, the St. Louis, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Chicago police departments all approved the Police Positive Special revolver as their issue sidearm. The Colt Police Positive is a small-frame, double-action revolver featuring a six-round cylinder, chambered for either .32 or .38 caliber. It features single/double action firing, blued finish, 6 shot fluted cylinder, serrated top strap, half moon front sigh, c1971 ROYAL HONG KONG POLICE Contract COLT C&R REVOLVER .38 Special RHKP Colt POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL Here we present a C&R Royal Hong Kong Police Colt Police Positive Specia, 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, COLT POLICE POSITIVE SERIAL NUMBER 158788 GOOD CLEAN & GOOD SHOOTER VERY GOOD LETTERING/NUMBERS ORIGINAL FINISH SCREWS UNTOUCHED CHIPPED ON EACH CORNER OF GRIPS HARD RUBBER GRIPS. In all, the Police Positive made a fine-looking package. Chambered in .38 Special and .22 LR, it was manufactured from 1966 to 1986. Agent: Basically a Cobra with a shortened grip frame, this gun was manufactured from 1955 to 1986 in two issues. The barrel was marked Police Positive, omitting the "Special" except for the caliber stamp Very good condition for its age, has a 4 inch barrel, strong rifling in barrel, but it has very, For your consideration, a Colt Police Positive Special chambered in .32-20 Winchester Centerfire. Smith & Wesson is first to create a production revolver in the popular .350 Legend cartridge. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. Grips were hard black rubber from 1907 to 1923 then checkered walnut with silver medallions after that. The Police Positive Special, First Issuewas available in bright blue and bright nickel. Yet today, the Police Positive isnt remembered for the gun that it was but rather for the guns it inspired. [2], John Henry Fitzgerald first came up the Fitz Special snubnosed revolver concept around the mid-1920s, when he modified a .38 Special Colt Police Positive Special revolver, whose shortest available barrel length was four inches. Taurus has redesigned this sporting pistol for performance. Calibers were .32-20, .32 New Police, .38 New Police (.38 S&W), and .38 Special. Gun #: 923135434. But another Colt Police Positive version is, in my opinion, among the most useful and beautiful of all Colt revolvers, and that honor belongs to the Police Positive Target in .22 Long Rifle (also in various .32s, although I've never seen one). All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: While not as accurate as the Black Hills Match Wadcutters, this is nothing to gripe about. 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