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Documented Glahn Engraved Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter
Guns International #: 103644203 Seller's Inventory #: 40943072
Category: Colt Revolvers - Police Positive - Colt Pistols
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Seller: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL
Company: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL
Member Since: 5/10/23
First Name: MALLARDS
Last Name: SALES CONSULTANT
State: Florida
Zip: 34428
Country: United States
Phone: (352) 794-3507
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Manufactured in 1921, this revolver is Class A factory engraved with approximately 25% coverage of open vine scrollwork without punch dot shading. Flourishes of engraving are present on the rear sides of the barrel, cylinder flats, frame, top strap, backstrap, and trigger guard. Standard barrel markings remain intact, and the revolver is fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver medallions.
The included factory letter confirms the configuration, except for the grips which are noted as “not listed,” and states it was one of five shipped to Powell and Clement Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 15, 1921. A letter from author R. L. Wilson accompanies the revolver, in which he attributes the work to Master Engraver Wilbur A. Glahn. Wilson noted the engraving displays the unmistakable style and quality of Glahn, Colt’s hand-picked successor to Cuno A. Helfricht as chief factory engraver. Beginning his Colt career in 1919, this revolver represents an early example of Glahn’s work.
Further supporting attribution, the revolver is illustrated and described on page 592 of R. L. Wilson’s “The Colt Engraving Book: Volume Two,” where he again identifies Glahn as the engraver. While engraving is not mentioned in the factory letter, such omissions are not uncommon due to factory oversight or incomplete surviving records.
Condition
Very fine as factory refurbished, with 99% of the blue finish remaining with very slight muzzle wear, a very faint drag line on the cylinder, softened Rampant Colt and proof markings, and light overall handling marks. The grips are excellent with only very slight handling marks. Mechanically excellent. An attractive Glahn engraved Police Positive DA revolver.
Price: $7,599.99
Handgun Caliber: .38 S&W (.38 Colt New Police, .38 Super Police)
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Police Postive
Serial Number: 129076
Barrel Length: 4 inch round