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COLT TARGET POLICE POSITIVE IN RARE .32 COLT, #78XXX, WITH COLT FACTORY LETTER SHIPPED 1910
Guns International #: 102482985 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Police Positive - Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
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Description:
ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT COLTS TO FIND IS THIS COLT TARGET POLICE POSITIVE IN .32 COLT CARTRIDGE CHAMBERING, #78XXX, WITH FACTORY LETTER SHOWING SHIPMENT IN 1910. Most of the Police Positive series of revolvers were standard models with those that were flat top target versions almost entirely .22 Rim Fire caliber. Very few target models were made in .32 Center Fire and one can search for years and never see an example. This one with factory letter confirms the .32 Colt Cartridge, 6", blue, grips not listed, shipped to Von Lengerke & Antoine, Chicago, Illinois on September 23, 1910 as a shipment of one (1). Von Lengerke & Antoine were a big sporting goods store in Chicago that were bought out in 1928 by the famed firm of Abercrombie & Fitch who catered to wealthy sportsmen who could afford the best. As a shipment of one gun in this shipment, it was no doubt a special order for a customer. While it has seen use, it is still in fine condition retaining most of the early high polish Colt blue of the time. The major wear is to the frame on each side behind the cylinder which is typical of holster carry. The back strap is turning an uncleaned very aged blue to brown with some light ageing/thinning of the blue on the butt and front strap- but still good blue there. Aside from this there are a few small spots on the barrel and the usual edge wear. Target sights have not been altered excellent fire blue on the hammer top and trigger sides, exc. hard rubber Colt embossed grips, minty bright bore, extremely tight action with no play in the cylinder, exc. markings including the early "stylized C" with rampant colt stamping on the left side of the frame and Colt address with last patent date of 1905 on the barrel top. This is one of the earliest of these rare guns I've seen as the Police Positive was introduced in 1907 and continued to World War II. A really scarce 113 year old early double action Target Colt.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .32 Long Colt
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: POLICE POSITIVE TARGET
Serial Number: 78XXX
Barrel Length: 6
Condition: FINE
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT