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For Sale Colt Police Positive Revolver 38 special, Serial number is in the range of 176,000-178,000 which makes it a First Issue.
Information from Blue Book:
COLT'S MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LLC
REVOLVERS: DOUBLE ACTION, SWING OUT CYLINDER
POLICE POSITIVE (FIRST ISSUE)
.32 Colt, .32 New Police, .38 New Police, or .38 S&W cal., 2 1/2 in. (.32 cal., only), 4, 5, or 6 in. barrel, improved "positive lock" version of the New Police, hard rubber grips standard through 1923, square butt, checkered walnut grips became standard 1924, denoted by 1905 last patent date and smooth top strap. Mfg. 1907-27.
| Grading | 100% | 98% | 95% | 90% | 80% | 70% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $750 | $650 | $450 | $375 | $300 |
Add 15%-20% for nickel finish.
Add 10% for 90%+ condition early transitional guns that are double marked with "NEW POLICE" on frame.
Subtract $75-$100 for chipped grips.
