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Lot 815: Two Colt Police Positive Revolvers

Collector's Lot of Two Colt Police Positive Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Lot 815: Two Colt Police Positive Revolvers

Collector's Lot of Two Colt Police Positive Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Police Positive Special Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Police Positive Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: checkered walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1218
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 166
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1966 and is marked on the right side of the barrel with the single line Hartford address and on the left side "POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL/.38 SPECIAL CTG.". This revolver has a serrated trigger, serrated hammer, blade front sight, frame notch rear sight and is fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions. Included with the gun is a Colt brown hinged lid box, not numbered to the gun, with a cleaning rod/bore brush and shooting suggestions pamphlet. The box is labeled for a Police Positive Special in .32 caliber with a 4 inch barrel.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 98% original blue finish showing mainly only sharp edge wear with some thinning on the back grip strap and a faint turn line on the cylinder. The grips are excellent showing some light handling with sharp defined checkering. The box is shows age and wear however is complete with a good label.



B) Colt Police Positive Special Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Police Positive Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: checkered walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1218
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 166
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1962 with a serrated trigger, serrated hammer, blade front and rear frame notch sights and is fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions. The gun has the number "13" painted in white on the back strap and the number "135" engraved on the butt. With a Colt brown hinged lid box numbered to another gun, with matching labels.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 98% original blue finish having a few light handling scratches and a very faint turn line on the cylinder. The grips are excellent showing very minor handling with sharp checkering. The box is very good showing light storage and handling wear with a full label.



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