Found this old (1928) Police Positive in .38 Special today. Looks like it has sat in a dresser draw for the last 69 years. (Photo a little washed out from the light reflection.)
(Different angle)
Dealer thought this was a .38 Long Colt or something until I pointed out this marking on the barrel.
This is really nice. Don't know if I will have enough nerve to actually shoot it.
(Guess my new "Cobra" will have to wait.)
Trooper Joe
Beautiful! Shoot it at least a few times, won't harm anything...
Oh, you have to shoot it. Wadcutters, strong hand only, your choice of combat crouch or bullseye stance.
"Gunfighting is a thinking man's game. So we might want to bring thinking back into it."-MDFA
Beware of my temper, and the dog that I've found...
Nice! Grips should be black gutta percha for a 20's era gun, but beautiful just the same.
Edit: My bad, 1923 is the cutoff for black rubber grips.
Last edited by Trooper224; 05-09-2017 at 07:23 PM.
We may lose and we may win, but we will never be here again.......
Most of the information I found on the web, says that 1928' (second change) was the first year for the wooden grips. !927 and earlier (first issue) had rubber grips.Originally Posted by Trooper224
..."(Colt Police Positive Special - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
The first issue ran from introduction to 1927 and had the early 1900-era distinctive Colt black hard rubber grips. The second issue introduced wooden grips which were smooth in the early years, later giving way to a checkered style, also the smooth top strap was replaced with a serrated one to reduce glare."...
I plan on doing further research. Thanks for the information.
Trooper Joe
Awesome piece. Use in good health!
-Rainman
I vote for fedora, shirt and tie, bladed with off hand in pants pocket.
Last edited by peterb; 05-10-2017 at 06:05 AM.
Nice Colt. I believe this model was the first revolver the FBI issued in the early '30s. We have a 5" barreled one in our safe that was recovered on an eviction that is in the same condition as yours. Unfortunately, it will eventually be sent to the smelter...would love to be able to buy it.Found this old (1928) Police Positive in .38 Special today. Looks like it has sat in a dresser draw for the last 69 years. (Photo a little washed out from the light reflection.)
(Different angle)
Dealer thought this was a .38 Long Colt or something until I pointed out this marking on the barrel.
This is really nice. Don't know if I will have enough nerve to actually shoot it.
(Guess my new "Cobra" will have to wait.)
Trooper Joe
From "The art of handgun shooting", Atkins, 1939
Last edited by peterb; 05-10-2017 at 07:59 PM. Reason: Trying to get the photo upright.......
Damn! He can shoot upside down!!
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