Colt Police Positive .22 Rimfire DA/SA Revolver, 6 in Barrel, 6-Shot (1921 Pre-War)
This 1921 Colt Police Positive in .22 Rimfire is an early pre-war example with a 6-inch barrel, fixed sights, and Colt's Positive Lock hammer block. It features the period-correct checkered black hard-rubber "COLT" grips and the classic swing-out six-shot cylinder. Clear factory rollmarks and hallmark details make it a noteworthy 1920s Colt for buyers who value authentic configuration and era-specific features.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Markings remain visible, with finish loss consistent with prior handling and use. The bore is clean. Please refer to the photos for a closer look at the surfaces and markings.
What’s Included
- Open-top leather belt holster
Built on a carbon-steel frame with a 6-inch carbon-steel barrel, this Police Positive showcases Colt's double-action/single-action system paired with the Positive Lock hammer block safety. The fixed sights consist of a pinned blade front and a topstrap notch rear, a straightforward sighting arrangement typical of the model and era.
The swing-out cylinder holds six rounds and features six flutes and a knurled ejector-rod knob. Frame, barrel, and cylinder are all carbon steel, aligning with Colt's construction standards of the period.
Factory markings are present: "POLICE POSITIVE – CAL. .22" is rollmarked on the left side of the barrel, with the Colt address and patent rollmark on the top. The rampant Colt logo appears on the left frame. The serial number location is on the crane (yoke), consistent with pre-war production practices.
This early configuration includes the checkered black hard-rubber grips bearing the large "COLT" oval and a round-butt profile. As a 1920s United States–made revolver (manufactured in 1921), it aligns with features sought by collectors who focus on pre-war Colt rimfire variants.