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1906 mfr. ADAMS EXPRESS CO. DENVER Colt POLICE POSITIVE .38 Revolver C&R COURIERS via STEAMBOAT & RAILROAD est. 1840
Guns International #: 103072735 Seller's Inventory #: 247281
Category: Colt Revolvers - Police Positive - Handguns - American Revolvers
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
1906 mfr. ADAMS EXPRESS CO. DENVER Colt POLICE POSITIVE .38 Revolver C&R
COURIERS via STEAMBOAT & RAILROAD est. 1840
Here we present a C&R Adams Co. Marked Colt Police Positive, made in 1906 by the Colt Manufacturing Company in Hartford, Connecticut, with a production run from 1905 through 1947. The Colt Police Positive is a small-frame, double-action revolver featuring a six-round cylinder chambered for either .32 or .38 caliber. It was also later offered in .22 caliber cartridges. Designed primarily for sale to federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies, the Police Positive was introduced into the overall firearms market by Colt's Manufacturing Company in 1905. The Colt Police Positive was an improvement of Colt's earlier “New Police” revolver, upgraded with an internal hammer block safety.
In 1840, Alvin Adams was an enterprising businessman who started a new company with little more than “two men, a boy and a wheelbarrow”. The primary business was the carrying of small parcels, bank drafts and other valuables between Boston, Worcester, Norwich, New London and New York City utilizing steamboats and railroads. The business routes expanded rapidly and at the start of the gold rush, a new trans-continental business venture was started. In 1854, the Adams Express Company was formally incorporated on July 1. Adams Express was a combination of Adams & Company plus eight other express companies. The initial public offering was July 1, 1854. The Adams Express company was valued at $1 million. Even today, 185 years later, Adams is still in existence.
The overall condition is fine. Original blue finish. Excellent action. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. Both grips are fine. Markings are sharp. This example has British proofs marked on the barrel, frame, and cylinder. The right side of the barrel Is marked "D644". The butt is marked "ADAMS CO/DENVER".
Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 4 inches.
Caliber: .38 Colt New Police
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$2000
#247281
Price: $2,000.00
Curio/Relic: Yes