This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Nice Piece of History. Still, the Police Positive gave rise to a family of collectible Colts, and by garsh, that should count for something! Other than that, we have a large range of on-duty or off-duty holsters for your daily carry. And it shot well indeed, thanks in part, Colt claimed, because the cylinder rotated toward the frame, to the right, enhancing lockup. Charles Lindbergh, William Powell and Clyde Barrow were also known to carry Fitz Specials. About 25 years before Colt brought the curtain down on the Police Positive Special 1969 to be exact it was listed at $93.50 (blued). Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: Revolvers marked with .32 Colt New Police on the barrel are chambered for .32 Smith & Wesson Long. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. Indiana Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. It is windage adjustable by loosening a small screw and drifting the sight left or right. But the granddaddy of the D-breed was the Police Positive, introduced in 1905. A Practical PerformerMy brother Vincent's apparently bottomless gun collection contains a .32-20 Police Positive Special made in 1916 that is in very-good-plus condition. View Site. Intended to address deficiencies of earlier models such as the Single Action Army, the Positive Lock prevented an accidental discharge even if the hammer was struck or the pistol was dropped, allowing the revolver to be safely carried with all six chambers loaded. And the third was a stainless-steel variant called the Detective Special II, or D-SII, manufactured from 1997 to about 1999. For those reasons, rifles and handguns firing these cartridges were very popular with varmint hunters, trappers, and farmers. The trigger was checkered for a better grip. It was made from 1947 to 1976. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Something worthy of note is that the Third Issue Colts were almost exclusively chambered in .38 Special, mine is not and I will expand on that a little while down the line. 5 Image(s) Colt Single Action Army - 1st Generation - .32-20 - MFG 1921 - Free Shipping . The 1908 Sears Roebuck catalog lists it at $14. The single-action trigger breaks at exactly 3.5 pounds. in1911. But these were counterbalanced to a degree by the poorly designed grips. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 A nickel-plated 4 specimen once owned by Chicagos Al Capone went for a cool $109,080 at the Christies Antique Arms, Armour and Collectors auction in 2011. Gun #: 984460021. Heres a by-the-numbers packability comparison the unloaded weight of a 4 K-Frame Smith Model 10 is 30.5 oz. New Mexico Department of Game & Fish, State Agency: was almost on a par with the Winchester 158s. Years Produced: From 1907 to 1995 (see the previous article for the caveats) MSRP In 1918: Roughly $25 (about $453.66 in 2022) Number Manufactured: Over 750,000 Operating System: Double Action (Full article at link). I think this old gat is valid and unique in its own right but would you yourself purchase one? The Remington FMJs? No chips in the grips, over condition it reallly nice. Manufactured: 1923 Value: $400-$450 Despite its renown for producing some. Colt Police Positive First Issue .38 Colt (.38 S&W) revolver ,dated to 1919. We had no trouble putting all of our rounds inside the kill zone of the paper critter. Its basically a round-butted Police Positive Special chambered in .32 Colt or .38 Special with a 2-inch barrel. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Revolver has been re-blued. Colt, Police Positive chambered in 38 S&W. The Colt revolvers also had among the best sights of the day, with a wide-open notch in the topstrap and half-moon front sight. The Police Positive Special, Second Issue, added a grooved top strap to cut glare, and used smooth walnut grips changed to checkered walnut later. Something to get a new up and coming collector started or maybe even add some zest to a Colt aficionados pile of Pythons. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM March 2022, P.O. The convenience of a common cartridge for one's long arm and sidearm had obvious advantages, and the popularity of such rifle/revolver combinations grew quickly with American shooters. You have entered an incorrect email address! It will be the revolver I take hunting this winter when the opportunity presents. In this episode of TFB. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. In todays market, the .32 version actually seems more desirable than the .22. Cobra: This was a lightweight, alloy-framed version of the Detective Special chambered in .22 LR, .32 Colt/S&W, .38 Special (first issue) and later .38 Special only (second issue). It was adopted by many agencies as it was thought to be the perfect size for both uniformed and plainclothes officers even when fitted with the 4-inch barrel. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, State Agency: The Colt Police Positive is a small-frame, double-action revolver features a six-round cylinder. Very good overall condition with a good bore & spotty patina from holster wear. Deployed military should use stateside address. Built on the Colt .32 double-action frame introduced in 1893, the classic Police Positive was chambered in .32 or .38 Colt New Police (and their S&W counterparts, of course) and could be had with a 21/2-, 4-, 5- or 6-inch barrel. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, State Agency: The Colt Police Positive Special was produced from late 1907 to 1995. RNFP Cowboy ammo clocked a hair under 800 fps from our century-old PPS. While it might seem unfair due to the near 60-year age difference, the Colt locks up tightly and has a good . Normally, the word Colt is pure magic to collectors. Introduced in 1907, the Colt Police Positive Special is a small frame, double-action revolver with a six round cylinder, primarily chambered for .38 Special. Dan passed away in April 2011. Each is slightly different than before. Colt liked to talk up the accuracy of the Police Positive and emphasized that its cylinder rotated toward the frame, unlike the revolvers of a certain Springfield, Mass., gunmaker, whose cylinders rotated away from the frame. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. Seller: Stephen Rubin. While it is designed for target shooting and perhaps small game hunting, the revolver would serve well for double-action firing practice. WE ARE A PLATINUM SELLER ON GUNS INTERNATIONAL WITH NEARLY 8,000 GUN SALES. Mikey Hartman, Lt. Col. The first issue was manufactured from 1926 to 1972 and is quite collectible. Designs such as the model 1911 bought from John Browning are beloved and adopted by militaries as well as copied constantly in modern day. You may have also noticed that I have mentioned .38 Colt New Police and to expand upon that, it is essentially Colts proprietary version of .38 S&W that typically featured flat-nosed bullets. Lets be serious. [4] The Positive was itself incrementally modified in 1908, forming the basis for Colt's Police Positive Special model. The Police Positive Special in .38 Special led to the Detective Special, one of the most popular and iconic handguns of all time. There is a post with a sliver of a front sight mounted. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. All of them said thanks but no thanks. Excellent condition overall. If it wouldve been a modern D-Frame, say a later Detective Special, I might have given the high-test stuff a spin. The Colt Police Positive Special was popular with sportsmen and hunters as well as with both domestic and international law enforcement agencies. The Colt Police Positive Special was the Police Positive with a lengthened frame and cylinder to allow using longer, more powerful cartridges like the .38 Special. Normally Im the first guy to piss and moan about tiny, fixed U-notch-rear/blade-front vintage sighting arrangements like this one, but Im gonna keep my mouth shut here good bifocals and a nice group or three will do that! Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1G7xXag. Contest open to U.S. residents only. At the time of the Police Positive's introduction, the American civilian revolver market was still dominated by .32-caliber revolvers, and the .38 Spl. But both were state-of-the-art in their day. Bore is excellent. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. This Police Positive Special was made in 1916, so the "Coltwood" plastic grips are a later replacement. It may not be shaped well for recoil control, an issue with the Police Positive Special .38 Special, but it doesn't matter with the .22. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM May 2023, P.O. [2] [2], Colt's Positive Lock safety, the innovation responsible for the gun's introduction, functioned by preventing the firing pin from striking the primer of the cartridge unless the trigger was deliberately pulled. .38 Special, Colt 1902 New Police Double Action Factory-Engraved Shipped to Texas, with a very nice tool holster, Cal. Let us know all of your thoughts in the Comments below! Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, State Agency: Colt--the world's premier revolver maker--did not want to fall behind the loop and assigned chief engineer Carl Ehbets the task of developing such a revolver. A .22 caliber model was also offered. They are still considered Police Positive Special . At various times in the model's production life, the grips were made from hard rubber, checkered walnut, or a synthetic material known as "Coltwood." Operating Manual for Colt AR-15 Sporter Rifle and Carbine . Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM February 2023, P.O. Seller: AncestryGunsLLC . Full Details. Designed primarily for sale to federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies, the Police Positive was introduced into the firearms market by Colt's Manufacturing Company in 1905. Colt had long offered revolvers chambered for the popular .32-20, .38-40, and .44-40 Winchester cartridges. These are all nice guns, but really, now. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Barrels were 4", 5", and 6", caliber was .38 Special. Most collectible Colt double-action revolvers of the second half of the 20th century are based to one extent or another on the Police Positive. Very good condition for its age, has a 4 inch barrel, strong rifling in barrel, but it has very, For your consideration, a Colt Police Positive Special chambered in .32-20 Winchester Centerfire. Affordable nostalgia at its best! The Second issue began in 1928 and ran until 1947, adding a somewhat heavier frame as well as a serrated topstrap to reduce sight glare, while retaining the wooden grips. A Second issue was sold from 1926 to 1941 and differed from the First in that it had a slightly heftier frame which upped the weight to 26 ounces; also Colt's nickel finish was offered as an option. The Colt Police Positive was not only a favorite with beat cops, but also happened to be the revolver of choice for Al Capone himself! Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. COLT Double Action POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL .38 Special Caliber C&R REVOLVER Colt's Widely Produced Revolver Design Here we present a C&R Colt Police Positive Special made in 1916 b .Click for more info. Learn how your comment data is processed. Smith & Wesson is first to create a production revolver in the popular .350 Legend cartridge. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. But do you know how to properly use them? 2 & 3 Cloverleaf House Model Revolver .41 Derringer: 1st Model Derringer: 2nd Model Derringer: 3rd Model Derringer: 4th Model Joseph Von Benedikt shows his custom 500 and how well it shoots. Another improvement from the old New Police was the Positives .38 S&W chambering, a cartridge Colt cloned under the name of .38 Colt New Police. The picture below was my first target and the single hole shot low was my third shot that strayed most likely because of a flinch. These are my S&W Model 10-5 made in 1971 and my Colt Police Positive Special made in 1958. Yet today, the Police Positive isnt remembered for the gun that it was but rather for the guns it inspired. Ruger MAX-9 9mm Micro-Sized High-Capacity Pistol: Review, .458 Winchester Magnum History: The Complete Story, The .284 Winchester Cartridge: Still A Long-Range Champ, .300 PRC vs. .300 Win Mag: Rifle Cartridge Comparison Review, 6.8 Western Ammo Options: The Load of Long Yardage, SIG Sauer P365 Pistol Now Offered in .380, Casting Your Own Bullets for Lever-Action Rifles, A World Record Attempt: Practice Round and Media Day, Interview with Israeli Defense Forces, Part 1. It was manufactured from 1996 to circa 2000. [3], Produced with fine carbon steel, the Positive Special featured Colts characteristic highly polished surfaces and was available with Colt's signature bright royal blued finish as well as a nickel-plated veneer. Get the 76th edition of the World's Greatest Gun Book. It was made from 1907 to 1927. The Police Positive saw the light of day in 1905, when it debuted as an improvement on the old square-butted Colt New Police double-action six-shooter introduced in 1896. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. S/N: 41903. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. This is the Police Positive with a 2-inch barrel chambered in .22 Long Rifle or .38 Colt New Police (.38 S&W). Full Details. Seller: DGSGUNS DGSGUNS. Featured Gun Classifieds Colt Revolvers - Police Positive, General Specs:Colt Police Positive, Year 1977, .38 Special, 26oz, 4" Barrel Serial Number:15376 Description Barrel Length: 4" Bores: Perfect % Blue: 99%, Offered is a Colt New Police .32 chambered in the hard to find 2 1/2 barrel length with interesting history. Please see pics. Federal has created a safer, easier and more reliable way to shoot a muzzleloader. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. There are no small parts to be lost or worn out with this rear sight. The Colt Police Positive Special was made from around 1907/1908 until 1978, at least in the form that is similar to the one today. All Rights Reserved. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. At 28 ounces, the Police Positive Target with its six-inch barrel just seems to set the right balance. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, Altor Pistols, P.O. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. It has been expertly refinished at some time in it's past. Thus, my Colt Police Positive Special is made to fire the 38 New Police cartridge which is basically 38 Smith and Wesson. Subscriber Services. Old soul, certified gunsmith, published author, avid firearm history learner, and appreciator of old and unique guns. (Full article at link) Bankers' Special [ edit] This isn't your grandpa's muzzleloading system. The Police Positive Special was intended primarily for sale to law enforcement agencies and enjoys the distinction of being Colts most widely produced revolver design with over 750,000 built.[2]. Border Patrol: Essentially a Police Positive Special with a 4-inch bull barrel and chambered in .38 Special, this is the rarest of the Police Positive clan. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. The original Police Positive is doomed to languish forever in the shadow of its more desirable offspring, and theres nothing that can be done about it. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. As much as I love them, shooting one makes you realize why most serious DA guys (say, Ed McGivern) preferred Smiths. Metal has approximately 80% original nickel plating with flaking on left side plate. . Police Positive Target: This was a .32- or .22-caliber version of the Police Positive with a 6-inch barrel and adjustable front and rear sights. THE POLICE POSITIVE MARK V. Both are police surplus guns that have spent some quality time in holsters getting rained or snowed on during a lot of shifts. Intended to address deficiencies of earlier models such as the Single Action Army, Colt's Positive Lock prevented an accidental discharge even if the lowered hammer was struck or the pistol was dropped, allowing the revolver to be safely carried with all six chambers loaded. American gangster Al Capone also used a Police Positive, a nickel .38 Police Positive with walnut grips and a 4-inch barrel, manufactured in 1929; in June 2011 a private collector sold it at Christie's for the sum of 67,250/$109,080/75,656. It might partially explain S&Ws eventual dominance in the LE market. This gun d. Guns Listing ID: 663905Light rust on parts! 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