July 12-14, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/13/2022
Police Positive double action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1930. The left side of the barrel is stamped "COLT POLICE / POSITIVE .38", with Colt's 2-line address across the top. Left side of frame bears the Rampant Colt logo and "VP" proof. Rear grip strap is stamped "RY.EX.AGY." indicating purchase by the Railway Express Agency of New York City. Features include a blued finish, 4" barrel, half-moon front sight, frame notched rear sight, as well as 2-piece Colt silver medallion checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory applied blue finish, exhibiting a few minor marks from handling and storage overall. Rear grip strap shows a small spot of concentrated wear, showing through to a pleasant brown patina. Cylinder exhibits a very light dragline. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some light smoothing and a few minor nicks to the diamonds overall, but are otherwise fine. An extremely high condition example of a Railway Express Agency marked Colt Police Positive revolver. MLW