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Colt Police Positive .38 2" SN:347018 MFG:1927 - Pre-Detective Special

  • Caliber: .38/c
  • Era: Pre-War
  • Factory Order Number: 13235 / 100
  • Finish: Fine Brushed Blue
  • Serial Number: 347018
  • Shipment Type: Commercial
  • Shipped To: H&D Folsom Arms Company
  • Year: 1927

This Colt Police Positive Special Revolver was shipped to the H & D Folsom Arms Company in New York, New York on July 23rd, 1927.  It was on the Colt Factory Order #13235 / 100 in a 5 gun shipment.  The factory letter calls for a blue finish with Checkered Wood Stocks.

While this is a Police Positive, it's commonly referred to as a Pre-Detective Special.  They are unique with their short and stubby barrels, along with no model name, or patent information stamped on it.