Colt Police Positive

MPinkston

January 20, 2005 09:36

The local pawn shop has recently added 4 Colt Police Positive revolvers to their display case. All show a patent date of July 4, 1905. One in particular is chambered 38 S&W, with a 6" bbl., s/n 866xx. This gun is parkerized. Could that be original? And if so is it rare and how would it effect value. The finish is 95% plus.

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  MPinkston

  January 20, 2005 09:36

  I have a Colt Police Positive, first issue, 4" barrel. .38 short.
  I have a blue book but this Colt has been refinished. It has nickel plating. They did a good job. You can read all the print and dates. The Colt on the frame is lite. The only real noticeable piting is on the rear of the cylinder. The overall look is good, real shiny. The grips look real good. They look correct. I dont know if they are original.No wear or chips on the grips. Can anyone give me a dollar estimate of the value of this Colt? Thankyou very much, steve

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  Herschel

  January 20, 2005 09:42

  My copy of R. L. Wilson's book shows that revolver was made in 1916. I don't believe it would have been parkerized.

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