Colt Pocket Positive First Issue .32 S&W Long, 3.5 in Barrel, Blued, 6-Shot DA/SA Revolver (1915)
This Colt Pocket Positive First Issue is a compact, 6-shot DA/SA revolver chambered in .32 S&W Long, shipped in the 1915 range. It carries hallmark First-Issue traits and period-correct markings, including the barrel rollmarks "POCKET POSITIVE" and ".32 POLICE CTG." (Colt’s designation for .32 S&W Long). The bore is excellent, and the revolver retains the Colt Positive Safety hammer block system.
First-Issue identifiers are present: a smooth (non-matted) topstrap, a round-butt frame, and early checkered hard-rubber grips with the COLT logo. The revolver’s compact size and 3.5 in carbon-steel barrel make it a classic Colt pocket-format design from the era.
The action is double-action/single-action with Colt’s knurled pull-to-rear cylinder latch and a knurled ejector-rod head. The six-shot fluted cylinder uses a star extractor, and the fixed sights include a half-moon front and a topstrap notch rear.
Finished in blued steel and made in the United States, this example reflects features and markings specific to the First Issue. Its chambering is correctly identified on the barrel as ".32 POLICE CTG.," aligning with Colt’s period nomenclature for .32 S&W Long.
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: Markings and areas of surface rust from previous handling and use are present. Please review the photos for a close look at these areas.
What’s Included
- Colt Pocket Positive First Issue revolver