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Lot #140

Lot 139: Colt Police Positive Revolver with Factory Letter and Holster

Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolver with Letter of Documentation and Holster

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Lot 139: Colt Police Positive Revolver with Factory Letter and Holster

Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolver with Letter of Documentation and Holster

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000

Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolver with Letter of Documentation and Holster

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Police Positive
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 police
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1234
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 120
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1924. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, with the two line manufacturer address on top of the barrel with the model and caliber markings on the left side. the left side of the trigger guard is marked "VP" and "3," with the "Rampant Colt" logo marked on the left side of the frame. Fitted with a pair of matching checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallion inserts, with each numbered "205261" in pencil on the interior. Includes a brown leather holster marked "BIFFAR/CHICAGO" and "345 PPS 385." Includes a signed letter from Auction Productions Inc. of Humboldt, Arizona, in which the pistol is purported to have been the former property of Giuseppe Shilla, an immigrant from Colabria, Italy, who was a part time driver for Don Franco, a member if Al Capone's Chicago based crime family. Shilla was allegedly given the revolver by Franco for "family protection." The letter notes that this information was relayed to a noted California based collector who purchased both the revolver and holster in the Chicago area.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with light edge wear on the muzzle and barrel, a slight cylinder drag line, and a few small areas of faint spotting on the back grip strap. The grips are very fine with rich added oil finish and crisp checkering. The holster is very fine with slight cracking and supple leather. Mechanically excellent.



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