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COLT Police Positive .38 S&W
Guns International #: 103319887 Seller's Inventory #: 581487
Category: Colt Revolvers - Police Positive - Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War
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Description:
Guns Listing ID: 581487
just firearm, nothing else included.
1910 PRODUCTION DATE
The “COLT POLICE POSITIVE .38" marking on the barrel identifies it as part of Colt’s Police Positive line.
This revolver was produced by Colt from 1907 through the late 1940s, mainly intended for law enforcement and civilian defense use.
There were two main versions:
Police Positive – chambered for .38 Colt New Police (equivalent to .38 S&W).
Police Positive Special – chambered for .38 Special or .32-20 Winchester.
From your barrel marking (“Police Positive .38"), this looks like the earlier Police Positive in .38 Colt New Police, not the .38 Special version.
?? Key Features Visible in Photos
Barrel length: 4 inches (standard).
Frame: Colt “Positive Lock" action (hence the name).
Grip panels: Hard rubber (black composite with Colt logo diamond pattern).
Ejector rod: Knurled tip, typical early Colt style.
Front sight: Fixed half-moon type.
Year of Manufacture
Serial Range for 1910: ~30,001 to 40,000
? serial 34824, falls squarely within 1910 production.
This was one of Colt’s early “swing-out cylinder" revolvers that featured the Positive Lock mechanism, which prevented the hammer from striking the firing pin unless the trigger was fully pulled—an important safety innovation at the time.
?? Historical Context
The Police Positive was one of the first revolvers marketed specifically to law enforcement. It became extremely popular with police departments and detectives in the 1910s–1930s due to its compact size and reliability.
Price: $450.99
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: Police Positive
Caliber Info: .38 S&W
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 4" BARREL
Action: REVOLVER
Finish: blue