Colt Police Positive Special .38 Special Revolver, 4-inch, Bright Nickel, 1953 D-Frame, DA/SA
Post-war 1953 Colt Police Positive Special with factory-style fixed sights, a 4-inch tapered round barrel, and the compact D-frame format. Finished in bright nickel over carbon steel with a six-shot fluted swing-out cylinder, it combines classic Colt lines with practical features. Customized stag-pattern composition grip panels with Colt medallions add a distinctive look. This pistol has a nickel-plated finish.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
What’s Included
- Colt Police Positive Special revolver
This D-frame Colt features a 4-inch tapered round barrel in .38 Special with a six-shot fluted swing-out cylinder. It uses a left-side cylinder release and retains the classic unshrouded ejector rod with a knurled tip. The square-butt grip frame and exposed spurred hammer support double-action/single-action operation.
The revolver wears a bright nickel-plated finish on the barrel, frame, and cylinder over carbon steel construction. The nickel plating presents a striking appearance and period-correct style. This pistol has a nickel-plated finish.
Sighting is straightforward and durable with a ramped front blade and a groove in the topstrap. The barrel is marked "POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL .38 SPECIAL CTG." and the frame carries the Rampant Colt logo. Made in the United States, this post-war example reflects 1953 production.
Safety is handled by Colt’s Positive Lock internal hammer-block system. The revolver has been customized with aftermarket stag-pattern composition grip panels featuring Colt medallions, giving it a distinctive look while maintaining a secure hold.