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Lot 1520: Colt Police Positive 32 Revolver on 38 Frame, Box & Letter

Documented Colt Police Positive Double Action ".32 on a .38 Frame" Revolver with Rare 2 1/2 Inch Barrel, Box and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 14, 2018

Lot 1520: Colt Police Positive 32 Revolver on 38 Frame, Box & Letter

Documented Colt Police Positive Double Action ".32 on a .38 Frame" Revolver with Rare 2 1/2 Inch Barrel, Box and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 14, 2018

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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Documented Colt Police Positive Double Action ".32 on a .38 Frame" Revolver with Rare 2 1/2 Inch Barrel, Box and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Police Positive
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 police
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2114
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 250
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 2 1/2 inch barrel, .38 frame but chambered in .32 caliber, blue finish and checkered wood stocks when manufactured on June 16, 1927. Colt letters rarely provide a date of manufacture. It was shipped to Elmira Arms Co., Elmira, New York, on September 24, 1927. Standard markings and matching numbers on the yoke and crane. The Police Positive box is numbered to match the gun and features an end label listing the rare 2 1/2 inch barrel length. Comes with "Special Instructions," "Protected by Colt" and "Is Your Turn Next?" pamphlets.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The revolver retains 98% original blue finish showing some very light spotting on the grip straps. There is a small spot flaking on the left side of the barrel. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good with a repaired tear on a short end and some scattered minor wear. An excellent example of a Colt Police Positive .32 on a .38 frame revolver with a rare 2 1/2 inch barrel.



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