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Lot #3583
Lot #3585

Lot 3584: Two Excellent Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolvers

Collector's Lot of Two Excellent Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolvers with Original Boxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2016

Lot 3584: Two Excellent Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolvers

Collector's Lot of Two Excellent Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolvers with Original Boxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2016

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Police Positive
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 Colt New Police
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 846
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 208
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

According to the included factory letter, this revolver was one of 10 shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company of Chicago, Illinois on July 18, 1916. The barrel has the two-line address/patent dates marking on top and Police Positive legend on the left side. The left side plate has the Rampant Colt. Fitted with checkered "COLT" embossed grips. The factory box is numbered to the gun. Includes "Special Instructions" and a City of Chicago firearm registration dated Dec. 21, 1910.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The revolver retains 98% plus original blue finish showing limited muzzle wear and a few scattered minor handling marks. The grips are excellent with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good with a tear on top of the lid and some scattered edge wear. Most of the label remains.



B) Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Police Positive
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 Colt New Police
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 846
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 208
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1922. The barrel has the two-line address/patent dates marking on top and Police Positive legend on the left side. The left side plate has the Rampant Colt. Fitted with checkered "COLT" embossed grips numbered to the gun. The factory box is numbered to the gun.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The revolver retains 98% plus original blue finish showing limited muzzle wear and a few scattered minor handling marks. The grips are excellent with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is good showing edge wear and a split corner. Most of the label remains.



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