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Lot 1309: Documented Railway Express Agency Colt Police Positive Revolver

Documented Railway Express Agency Marked Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2023

Lot 1309: Documented Railway Express Agency Colt Police Positive Revolver

Documented Railway Express Agency Marked Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Documented Railway Express Agency Marked Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Police Positive
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 697
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 261
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

According to the included factory letter, this revolver was part of a 50-piece order shipped to the Railway Express Agency of New York City, N.Y., on June 8, 1929. Minus the grips, the major features are documented in the letter, including the back strap engraving "RY.EX.AGY." Features fixed sights, standard markings, and a pair of checkered walnut Colt medallion grips.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, with 75% original blue finish, edge wear, spotting on the cylinder, and brown patina on the grip frame. The walnut grips are very good, retaining the "Rampant Colt" medallions with small dents near the bottom sections and three moderate dents in the right panel. Mechanically excellent.



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