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Colt Police Positive 38 4" SN:453931 MFG:1938 - U.S. Customs

  • Caliber: .38/c
  • Era: Pre-War
  • Factory Engraved: Yes
  • Finish: Fine Brushed Blue
  • Serial Number: 453931
  • Shipment Type: Military
  • Shipped To: Joseph A. Lorch
  • Year: 1938

This Colt Police Positive was shipped to Joseph A. Lorch at 1010 Vermont Avenue N.W. Washington, District of Columbia on October 19th, 1938.  It was on Colt Factory order #8135 in a 180 gun shipment.  The Colt factory letter also states Factory Engraved: "U.S. Customs" on the backstrap and the number "1756" is engraved on the butt of the revolver.  It was sold to the Collector of Customs in New York, New York.