Colt "Police Positive" revolver, 6 round, 5" barrel, .32 S&W Long, from 1926, serial #220303. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

The Colt Police Positive is a small-frame, double-action revolver featuring a six-round cylinder, chambered for either .32 S&W Long. Designed primarily for sale to federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies, the Police Positive was introduced into the firearms market by Colt's Manufacturing Company in 1905.

The first issue of the Police Positive ran from the revolver's introduction in 1907 until 1927. Sporting Colt's standard hard rubber grips, it was offered with barrel lengths of 2.5, 4, 5, and 6 inches. Colt's Positive Lock safety, the innovation responsible for the gun's introduction, functioned by preventing the firing pin from striking the primer of the cartridge unless the trigger was deliberately pulled. Intended to address deficiencies of earlier models such as the Single Action Army, the Positive Lock prevented an accidental discharge even if the hammer was struck or the pistol was dropped, allowing the revolver to be safely carried with all six chambers loaded. The revolver's sights consisted of a half-moon blade front with a fixed iron open rear sight, which was a simple V-notch shaped groove milled into the revolver's topstrap.

Features the following markings:

Frame: Stamped with "Rampant Colt" icon
Side of barrel: Stamped with "Police Positive .32 Police CTG"
Top of barrel: Stamped with "COLT'S P.T. F.A. MFG CO HARTFORD CT. U.S.A" and "PAT'D AUG. 5, 1884 JUNE 5, 1900 JULY 4. 1905"

SPECIFICATIONS:

Manufacturer: Colt's Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut
Model: Police Positive
Caliber: .32 S&W Long
Capacity: 6
Barrel Length: 5"
Grip: Black hard rubber grip with "Colt" (chipped corners)
Sights: Front
Cylinder: 1.25" long
Frame: Carbon Steel with polished blued finish
Category: Revolver, Handgun
Serial: #220303
Production Date: 1926 (according to Colt's serial number lookup website)
Other: C&R eligible
CONDITION: Used (consignment) and shows wear and use, see photos for more details

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This item is used on consignment. It has been function checked but NOT test fired. Sold as is. Use at your own risk. May show minor wear from normal use and/or storage. Review the provided descriptions and photos carefully. Email or call beforehand with ANY questions that you may have about items specifics. If you see an error that we are unaware of, we would greatly appreciate you letting us know.

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