The accompanying Colt factory letter to this stunning example of a factory engraved, carved ivory stocked Colt Police Positive Special double action revolver confirms the caliber, barrel length, finish, ivory , "carved" grips, and factory engraving. The gun was shipped on November 8, 1924 on factory order #7819 to H&D Folsom Arms Co. of New York City. This was a single gun shipment. Famed Colt historian and author R.L. Wilson noted that "about 170" Police Positive .38 revolvers were factory engraved ("Colt Engraving," page 405). The deep cut factory engraved scrollwork surrounds the model/caliber marking on the left side of the barrel and Rampant Colt on the side plate. The side of the frame, top strap, back strap, cylinder flats, trigger guard, and butt exhibit the floral scrollwork. The frame and crane numbers match. Fitted with highly attractive silver Rampant Colt medallion grips featuring a high relief carved steer head on the right grip panel. Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection

Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks. The grips are also excellent with crisp craving and high attractive color and grain. Mechanically excellent. Do not miss your chance in owning a documented factory engraved Colt Police Positive Special DA revolver with factory steer head carved grips that would be extremely hard to improve upon!