This excellent revolver was manufactured in 1954, designated to be factory engraved for exhibition by Colt Master Engraver Alvin F. Herbert. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, barrel length, blue finish, grips as "Not Listed" and the factory engraving. The special notation reads "For display purposes at the NRA National Convention." It was shipped as 1 on Loan Account, R.B. Almy, Colt Manufacturing Company on March 24, 1955. The remarks read as follows "The records further indicate subject revolver was returned to the factory and reshipped on loan account to (individuals name and address in Washington D.C). on April 7, 1955. It was again returned and shipped on loan account to Albion Knitting Company Ltd., Peterborough, Ontario, Canada on October 25, 1955. At this time the records describe the engraving as deluxe grade. The revolver was subsequently sold to Albion Knitting Company Ltd. on July 24, 1958." The revolver features a polished blue finish on the flat surfaces and matte blue finish on the top strap, grip straps and cylinder flutes. Floral scroll and punch dot engraving adorn the barrel, frame and cylinder flats. The right side of the barrel is marked with the one-line address, and the left side has "POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL/.38 SPECIAL CTG." Both markings are amid the engraving as is the Rampant Colt on the left side of the frame. The hammer has polished sides and a matte blue on the balance. Blade front and frame notch rear sights, serrated trigger and hammer, and fitted with smooth pearl grips with silver Colt medallions. Complete with the original brown hinged lid box numbered to the gun and "Handling the Handgun" pamphlet. The box has a lid end label marked ""ENGRAVED.""

Near new in the original box. The revolver retains 99% plus original blue finish with a very faint cylinder drag line, some minor handling marks and some finish loss on the front face of the cylinder. The attractive pearl grips are as new. The markings and engraving are sharp. The action is excellent, and the revolver appears un-fired. The box is very fine with labels complete and showing some minor wear. This is truly an outstanding factory engraved "deluxe grade" Colt Police Positive revolver that would be impossible to improve upon. A phenomenal opportunity to own a true world class "best of" at a very reasonable price point.