Colt Police Positive First Issue .32 S&W Long, 4-inch Blued, 6-Shot DA/SA Revolver (1916; dated 1917)
This First Issue Colt Police Positive in .32 S&W Long stands out with its 4-inch round barrel, factory blued steel construction, and Colt’s Positive Lock hammer-block safety. It features the correct barrel legend "POLICE POSITIVE .32 POLICE CTG." and classic checkered black hard-rubber grips with the molded COLT oval and fleur-de-lis. Very good overall condition with an excellent, mirror-bright bore makes this an appealing example for enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor scratches and blemishes present. Overall, this firearm has been kept in very good condition.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Colt Police Positive First Issue .32 S&W Long revolver (4-inch, blued)
As a First Issue Police Positive, this revolver retains the early pattern features: a six-shot fluted cylinder, a 4-inch round barrel with a knurled ejector rod head, and no ejector shroud. The topstrap is smooth (non-serrated), and the barrel is correctly roll-marked "POLICE POSITIVE .32 POLICE CTG." consistent with the .32 S&W Long chambering.
Fixed iron sights include a half-moon front blade and a rear notch integral to the topstrap for a clean, durable sight picture. The left side of the frame carries the Rampant Colt logo, and the grips are the period-correct checkered black hard-rubber panels with the COLT oval and fleur-de-lis.
Mechanically, it is a double-action/single-action revolver with an exposed hammer and Colt’s Positive Lock internal hammer-block safety, designed to prevent discharge unless the trigger is deliberately pulled. The revolver is dated 1917, with the serial number range aligning to 1916 production.
The carbon steel frame, cylinder, and barrel wear a factory blued finish that complements the classic service profile. Made in the USA, this full-size .32 S&W Long Police Positive reflects the design and build quality of its era and remains a solid representation of Colt’s early 20th-century service revolvers.