Colt Police Positive Revolver .38 S&W Pre-WWI Production

Description:
Offered is a classic early production Colt Police Positive revolver, chambered in .38 S&W, featuring a 4-inch barrel and original Colt hard rubber grips. Serial number 93426 places this revolver in the circa 1912–1914 production period, making it a desirable pre-World War I example of Colt’s highly respected small-frame double-action revolver.

• Model: Colt Police Positive
• Caliber: .38 S&W (also known historically as .38 Colt New Police)
• Barrel Length: 4 inches
• Action: Double Action / Single Action
• Serial Number: 93426 (circa 1912–1914 production)
• Grips: Original Colt hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt medallions
• Finish: Original blued steel with honest age wear and patina

The Colt Police Positive was introduced in 1907 and quickly became one of Colt’s most successful small-frame service revolvers. Designed for law enforcement and civilian carry, it earned its reputation for durability, compact handling, and smooth Colt trigger action. Early examples such as this pre-WWI revolver represent an important period in Colt’s history, prior to wartime production changes.

This example retains its original configuration with period-correct grips and unaltered mechanical layout. The revolver shows honest finish wear consistent with age, developing a natural patina that reflects over a century of history. Markings remain legible, and the overall presentation is that of a well-preserved early Colt rather than a refinished or modified piece.

The Police Positive remains popular with collectors of early American revolvers, particularly pre-WWI examples. While not a high-polish presentation piece, this is an authentic, honest Colt with historical appeal and strong collector interest.




We warrant that the firearms are as they appear in our photos but do not warrant mechanical
condition or operation.

Handgun Caliber: .38 S&W (.38 Colt New Police, .38 Super Police)
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Police Positive
Serial Number: 93426
Barrel Length: 4
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good
Item Location: Michigan

Price: $499.00
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