Colt Police Positive Special First Issue .38 Special, 4 inch, 6-Shot DA/SA Revolver (1922)
This Colt Police Positive Special is a First Issue revolver manufactured in 1922 per serial-range data. Chambered in .38 Special with a 4 inch barrel and a six-shot D-frame, it features the smooth topstrap and early black hard-rubber grips associated with the First Issue configuration. It retains fixed sights and Colt's Positive Lock hammer block, with the Rampant Colt logo on the frame.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver is in fair shape for its age. Scratches and blemishes are present, and there is finish loss throughout. The bore presents clean and shiny under light. The action maintains good function.
What's Included
- Colt Police Positive Special First Issue revolver
The First Issue configuration stands out with its smooth topstrap and early checkered black hard-rubber grips bearing the molded COLT oval. This example also shows the Rampant Colt logo on the frame and the unshrouded ejector rod typical of early production.
It is built on Colt's compact D-frame with a six-round cylinder and operates in double-action/single-action. The fixed sighting system consists of a half-moon front blade and a topstrap groove rear notch for a straightforward, durable sight picture.
Key functional elements include an exposed hammer and a smooth trigger, backed by Colt's Positive Lock hammer block safety. The revolver is constructed of carbon steel throughout the barrel, frame, cylinder, and receiver, reflecting robust period manufacturing from the United States.
Manufactured in 1922 per serial-range data, this First Issue retains hallmark early features that appeal to Colt collectors. The Police Positive Special was introduced in 1908, with the First Issue running roughly 1908–1927.