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Lot #3267
Lot #3269

Lot 3268: Two Colt Police Positive Special Double Action Revolvers

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

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 15, 2018

Lot 3268: Two Colt Police Positive Special Double Action Revolvers

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

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 15, 2018

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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A) Pre-World War II Colt Police Positive Special Double Action .38 Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Police Positive Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1129
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 117
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1936. Standard markings and matching numbers on the yoke and crane. Comes with the original box featuring "SPECIAL" end label and "Shooting Suggestions," "Protected by Colt" and Police Positive Special" pamphlets.

Rating Definition:

Near new in box. The revolver retains 99% plus original blue finish showing slight spotting on the back strap. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good showing a couple split lid corners and some moderate wear.



B) Special Order Checkered Trigger Colt Police Positive Double Action .32 Revolver on a .38 Frame

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Police Positive
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 Colt police
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1129
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 117
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured circa 1937. Built on a .38 frame but chambered in .32 caliber. Matching numbers on the yoke and crane. Checkered trigger. Matching numbers on the yoke and crane. Comes with the original box featuring a "Checkered Trigger" label, "Proper Ammunition" leaflet and "The revolver with the Snug Grip" and Police Positive pamphlets.

Rating Definition:

Near new in box. The revolver retains 99% original blue finish showing some light spotting. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine showing very limited wear.



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