Colt Police Positive Special Third Issue .38 Special Revolver, 5-inch, Blued, 1972 C-prefix Production
This Colt Police Positive Special Third Issue stands out with its 1972 C-prefix production, classic D-frame steel construction, and polished blued finish. It features the desirable 5-inch pencil-profile barrel and the pre-1977 configuration with an unshrouded, long knurled ejector rod. Chambered in .38 Special with a six-shot fluted cylinder and fixed sights, it retains the core traits collectors and shooters expect from a late-production Third Issue Colt.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Black leather holster with retention strap
The Third Issue configuration (pre-1977) brings period-correct details such as the unshrouded, long knurled ejector rod and a six-shot fluted cylinder. The polished blued finish over a steel D-frame delivers the classic Colt look and feel associated with this era.
The 5-inch pencil-profile barrel provides a clean sight picture via an integral ramped front blade paired with a fixed rear notch milled into a serrated topstrap. The bore condition is excellent, with sharp rifling that supports the revolver’s accuracy potential.
This DA/SA revolver uses an exposed hammer with a checkered spur for positive control and incorporates Colt’s Positive Lock hammer-block safety system. Chambered in .38 Special, it balances practical performance with the traditional Police Positive Special form factor.
Factory-style checkered walnut service stocks with round Colt silver medallions and a round-butt profile complete the package. Combined with its 1972 C-prefix dating within the Proofhouse D-frame range, this example reflects late-era Third Issue features in a straightforward, ready-to-enjoy configuration.