The accompanying Colt factory letter to this stunning example of a factory engraved Colt Police Positive Special double action revolver confirms the caliber, barrel length, finish, pearl grips (does not mention steerhead, factory overight!) and factory engraving. The gun was shipped on March 15, 1938 to Pinney and Robinson of Phoenix, Arizona. The revolver retains the factory markings including the rampant colt on the left side plate and the two line address/patent marking on top of the barrel. Floral engraved scrollwork surrounds the model/caliber marking on the barrel with the barrel address having an engraved floral border. The sides of the frame, top strap, grip straps and trigger guard exhibit engraved floral scroll accents. The floral engraving extends to the cylinder, alternating on the front and rear of the cylinder flats. Nickel finish with matte finish on the top strap. A dot and wavy line pattern surrounds the hammer cut-out on the frame. The frame and crane numbers match. Fitted with silver Colt medallion pearl grips featuring a high relief carved steer head on the right grip panel. Consignor states that the revolver was a gift given by Eleanor Roosevelt. (We have no reason to doubt this claim, but cannot verify!) The claim has not been verified. With the revolver is a floral tooled open top Heiser brown leather holster.

Excellent plus overall. The revolver retains 99% plus original nickel finish showing slight frosting on the grip straps. The grips are also excellent showing a highly attractive color, tone. Mechanically excellent. The holster is also excellent with a few minor pressure marks on the back. Do not miss your chance in owning a documented factory engraved Colt Police Positive Special DA revolver with steer head carved pearl grips that would be hard to improve upon!