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Lot 1522: Colt Police Positive Special 32-20 Revolver, Pearl Grips & Box

Exceptional Documented Special Order Nickel Plated Colt Police Positive Special Double Action Revolver in Desirable .32-20 W.C.F. with Pearl Grips, Original Box and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 14, 2018

Lot 1522: Colt Police Positive Special 32-20 Revolver, Pearl Grips & Box

Exceptional Documented Special Order Nickel Plated Colt Police Positive Special Double Action Revolver in Desirable .32-20 W.C.F. with Pearl Grips, Original 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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Exceptional Documented Special Order Nickel Plated Colt Police Positive Special Double Action Revolver in Desirable .32-20 W.C.F. with Pearl Grips, Original Box and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Police Positive Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32-20
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 7660
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 250
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1929. Desirable nickel finish and factory pearl grips, standard markings and matching numbers on the yoke and crane. Comes with the original box featuring "SPECIAL" label and an end label listing pearl grips and nickel finish, "Shooting Suggestions" and two Police Positive pamphlets. The accompanying factory letter confirms the 5 inch barrel in .32-20 caliber, nickel finish and pearl grips. It was shipped on June 26, 1930, to Chas. Ilfeld Co. (address not listed) with dealer locations in Albuquerque and Las Vegas.

Rating Definition:

Near new in box. The revolver retains 99% plus original nickel finish with a few minor scratches and a very light cylinder drag line. The grips are fine with sizeable missing chip (right side) and a minor missing chip (left side) near the bottom, some minor scratches and highly attractive color. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine with some scattered minor wear and the last caliber portion of the end label missing.



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