Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Colt Police Positive in .38 S&W. Made in 1925 Features The Police Positive was made of carbon steel, and was finished with either a polished blued finish or nickel-plated. The Police Positives name sprang from its positive that is, foolproof internal hammer-block safety, a feature that had been conspicuously absent from its predecessor. The Remington 130-gr. 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West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, State Agency: It was manufactured from 1905 to 1941. Oswalds weapon of choice was a rechambered Smith & Wesson Victory Model, which was exported to the United Kingdom as part of the World War II Lend-Lease program. New Hampshire Fish & Game Department, State Agency: Later that year, reports from troops in the Philippines were filled with complaints on the ineffectiveness of the round. Normally Im the first guy to piss and moan about tiny, fixed U-notch-rear/blade-front vintage sighting arrangements like this one, but Im gonna keep my mouth shut here good bifocals and a nice group or three will do that! Naturally, those on the side of law and order werent the only fans of the Police Positive. Roosevelt survived, but was not re-elected for a third term. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, State Agency: The Police Positive was very popular, and it and a short-barreled version called the Detective Special remained in production until the 1980s. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Introduced in 1907, the Colt Police Positive is a six-cylinder, double action chambered for .32 or .38 caliber cartridges. Countless police departments in the U.S. and around the world also adopted the cartridge. The actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from the advertised ballistics. The Remington FMJs? Note: This information comes from the manufacturer and is for informational purposes only. Contest void where prohibited by law. The .38 was able to offer more power than the previous rounds, making it more appealing to the military as well as the general public. I load swaged lead hollow base wadcutters over 10 grains of Hodgdons Triple-Seven FFFg grade. Full Details More from this Seller. Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms.Aristotle, The tank, the B-52, the fighter-bomber, the state-controlled police and military are the weapons of dictatorship. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Contest void where prohibited by law. South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks, State Agency: Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. Good luck! The first, made from 1955 to 1973, had an unshrouded extractor. President Garfield never lost consciousness and was able to walk away from the train station where he had been shot, but he was killed by infection of his wounds eighty days later. Just prior to this I came up with two .38 S&W sixguns, a 4 Colt Police Positive and a 2 Colt Bankers Special. Mississippi Deptartment of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks, State Agency: Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM July 2022, P.O. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. So, please do not email and ask if items are in stock. Learn how your comment data is processed. Chambered in .38 Special and .22 LR, it was manufactured from 1966 to 1986. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. While not as accurate as the Black Hills Match Wadcutters, this is nothing to gripe about. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. (I) Giveaway ends September 30, 2022. This expressed the caliber of the cartridge and the bullet weight in grains. JavaScript is disabled. Orders placed after this time, or on a weekend or holiday, will ship the next business day. The first issue of the Police Positive was manufactured from 1907 to 1927. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (when required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. About 25 years before Colt brought the curtain down on the Police Positive Special 1969 to be exact it was listed at $93.50 (blued). Worth the effort to find/get ammo and shoot it a bit.Be nice to it and clean it up good after shooting,you can give it to your son some day. Its an instant collectible. Introduced in 1907, the Colt Police Positive Special is a small frame, double-action revolver with a six round cylinder, primarily chambered for .38 Special.The Police Positive Special was intended primarily for sale to law enforcement agencies and enjoys the distinction of being Colt's most widely produced revolver design with over 750,000 built. The use of jacketed expanding ammunition in this weak cartridge would be a mistake as even if you could get a jacketed bullet to expand at these velocities, doing so would limit penetration significantly enough that the bullet would certainly under-penetrate and as a result would likely not be deadly to humans. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Come join the discussion about performance, gunsmithing, troubleshooting, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Contest void where prohibited by law. Used in Iver Johnson cadet, only giving 4 stars due to packaging is clumsy and hard to get rounds out of box. Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, State Agency: Alphonse Gabriel Capone was a Chicago businessman and notorious gangster who became famous during the Prohibition era, and was the co-founder of the Chicago Outfit, a mafia organization. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Although the .38 S&W really uses 0.360 bullets, standard 0.358 diameter bullets work just fine. The best bet for effective double-action shooting with the old PPS was to take up the slack and pull straight through quickly. Despite the popularity of semi-automatic pistols, revolvers remained the weapon of choice, because of their reliability and the fact that they were easier and faster to reload. Cowboy lead RNFP, Black Hills 148-gr. (II) Limit one entry per household. No purchase necessary. 2007-2023 Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore. 38 S&W or (38 COLT NEW POLICE)125 gr. When I came out, the burgers had been stolen, but the revolver was still there. The firearm, when fully loaded, weighed less than a pound, and its three-inch barrel was the perfect size to be carried in a gentlemans coat pocket or a ladys purse. What I like about them is theyre bulk-pack practice cheap and pretty accurate in most guns. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type load. The rifle is the weapon of democracy. 5 Rounds carried for 1 year were 100 %. These are some of its most well-known involvements in pop culture history: On July 2, 1881, President James Garfield was at a train station near the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., when he was shot twice by lawyer Charles Guiteau with a .38 S&W caliber revolver. This powder is easy to load, as the appropriate charge is to fill a case to the base of the bullet without compression. We have hundreds of customers to get orders to on a daily basis. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Tippit later that day. Deployed military should use stateside address. The .38 was owned by Michael Malone, an investigator from the Internal Revenue Service. We have continued our practice of using real over-the-counter revolvers to develop our published velocities of this ammunition. Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Concealed Carry 2023, P.O. Police Positive Special: This was basically a Police Positive with a 1/4-inch longer frame to accommodate the .38 Special and .32-20 cartridges (in addition to the .32 and .38 New Police and their S&W counterparts). The First Model has a six-inch barrel and a free-standing ejector rod without the under-barrel latch popular in later models. Police Positive Target: This was a .32- or .22-caliber version of the Police Positive with a 6-inch barrel and adjustable front and rear sights. This is 5 shots at 25 yards. In 1877, Smith & Wesson introduced .38 S&W (9x20mm) ammunition designed for its First Model, a single action, spur-triggered revolver. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism, State Agency: If our web site allows you to order any item, that means it is in stockWE DO NOT TAKE ORDERS FOR ITEMS WE DO NOT HAVE! Detective Special: This is Colts classic snubbie. Minnesota Deptartment of Natural Resources, State Agency: In 1877, Colt brought forth their first DA sixgun, the Lightning, chambered in .38 Long Colt. Hard Cast FN @ 1,000 fps 20 Round Box ITEM 20.5A After countless customer requests for ammunition that will make the 38 S&W cartridges lethal to humans, Buffalo Bore is delivering. At $15.00 a box I couldn't leave them pass. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. 3,015 Location South Shore, MA Jan 7, 2016 #1/21 First of the new year; a 1921 Colt Police Positive. (Retail Sales Only). I have less, much less money invested in these five historical sixguns than many have spent on just one black rifle. Deployed military should use stateside address. The sights on these old guns were regulated and made a certain height to shoot the heavier bullets. But there's another .38, a contemporary of the .38 Long Colt. Contest void where prohibited by law. double action? North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, State Agency: Nice original bluing, but has light flecking of pitting over the overall finish. If I were you I would stick to the more conventional brands of ammo and not use the Buffalo Bore. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, State Agency: (I) Giveaway ends June 30, 2023. (Retail Sales Only). The Smith & Wesson Model 10 came into existence in 1899. Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources, State Agency: I figured the Winchester stuff would be a pretty close approximation of most pre-war service loads, while the Black Hills stuff would be a good bet for demonstrating the little Colts accuracy potential. Once, I left it in my car at a gun show along with half a bag of cold White Castle sliders. I think this is an 'original' .38 and takes the .38 Colt Short ammo. .38 S&W ammo is not as popular as it used to be, though at least four major manufacturers still produce the cartridge. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. The only two top break (not solid frame) revolver manufacturers that can use this ammunition are British Enfield and Webley. Attention! Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM DIY 2022, P.O. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Ordinary shooting condition, means ANY revolver that is in condition to fire any factory made, 38 S&W ammo, without malfunction. I carry them in my S&W Victory. Manufactured: 1923 Value: $400-$450 Despite its renown for producing some of the first and best. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, State Agency: Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Solid frame means any revolver that is not a top break frame. These measures are hopefully temporary and will not be needed for long as we enjoy the interaction with our customers, so please, for the time being, be mindful of all those others who are also trying to get ammo during what I think is a societal meltdown/emergency. At current order rates, we are shipping within 5-7 business days of the time an internet order is placed. Ask Colt revolver fans to list as many D-Frame models as they can and chances are the results will include fairly well-known names many decidedly snaky. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. The M1917 Revolvers were six-shot, .45 ACP, large frame revolvers adopted by the United States Military in 1917, to supplement the standard M1911 pistol during World War I. $350.00. Rating (s) (1) Notify. The factory loads feature a 145-146-gr. Colt 38 Special Guns for Sale Sort by Price: Low; High; Filter Department; Handgun Revolver; Used Gun Collection . In 1908 Colt introduced the Police Positive revolver chambered for the ".38 Colt Special," which was nothing more than the .38 S&W Special cartridge with a different headstamp. All rights reserved. The Police Positive is one of the very few Colt revolvers not commanding an extraordinary premium todayexcept for the aforementioned target version. $650 .Click for more info. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM June 2023, PO Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. Nonetheless, it is a solid, accurate and. Soldiers preferred it because it was highly reliable and accurate. It wasnt a dog, either, but a nice 80 percent specimen from 1923. You must be 18 or older to order ammunition. Depending on how much clothing must be penetrated and how much bone is encountered, expect 22 to 30 inches of straight-line penetration in mammalian tissue with this load. On Nov. 22, 1963, U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. Colt Police Positive Special .38 SPL. $650.00. For most shooters .38 means .38 Special, or maybe .38 Super or .38 Long Colt. perform well with black powder loads. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If you are able to find ammo and discover you like shooting the revolver you may have to reconsider you position on reloading. Area Code: 530. Our 1920-vintage Colt Police Positive Special had a serious affinity for Black Hills 148-gr. Heres a bit of the accompanying copy: Has a splendid grip, smooth working action, blued steel finish with fancy rubber handle, but may be fitted a pearl handle It is the revolver which is adopted by police departments of New York and other large cities.. Colt Official Police 38 SPL 6-Shot Used Trade-in Revolver, Colt Cobra 38 SPL 6-Shot Used Trade-in Revolver, Colt Viper 38 Special Revolver (Like New in Box), Colt Cobra 38 Special +P Double-Action Revolver, Colt Classic Cobra 38 Special Double-Action Revolver with Wood Grips, Colt Cobra TT 38 Special +P Rated Double Action Revolver with Black DLC Cylinder, Colt Cobra 38 Special Used Police Trade-in Revolver, Colt Cobra 38 Special Double Action Revolver with Wood Grips, Colt Police Positive 38 Special Police Trade-in Revolver, Colt Detective Special 38 SPL Police Trade-in Revolver (Mfg. But why beat up a classic like this? A nickel-plated 4 specimen once owned by Chicagos Al Capone went for a cool $109,080 at the Christies Antique Arms, Armour and Collectors auction in 2011. Current (as of this writing in 03-2013) factory ammunition offerings include soft pure lead bullets of round nose configuration at very low velocity. Opens in a new window or tab. 32 S&W LONG (32 COLT NEW POLICE) - 100 gr. All Colt Cylinders turn to the right thus binding the crane tight against the frame of the revolver guaranteeing perfect alignment of chamber and barrel and adding materially to the accuracy of the arm. No purchase necessary. I have 2 of those rounds and will fire them out of my 2" Bankers Special to see what velocity they get. Then we added velocity by using modern powders that will give extra velocity and remain within the SAAMI pressure limits of 13,000 CUP. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. Paul S.Everything as ordered, showed up as promised I will use ammo.com again, thank you!. Manufacturer: COLT Model: OLD MODEL DETECTIVE SPECIAL, POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL Product #: 1970900 $193.35 Add to Cart Add to My Saved Parts Eligible for FREE shipping * Barrel, .38 Spec, 2", Nickel Manufacturer: COLT Model: POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL, OLD MODEL DETECTIVE SPECIAL Product #: 1185870 $76.17 Add to Cart Add to My Saved Parts Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Nice old Colt that lock up tight. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. (I) Giveaway ends July 31, 2023. It will make its own. Contest open to U.S. residents only. The second, made in 1993, featured a barrel shroud and neoprene grips. You are going to get what you ordered. State Agency: An offshoot of the Police Positive Special, the classic Detective Special is probably the most famous Colt D-Frame. Colt police positive target double action revolver .22 long rifle, 6" barrel, in really good condition s/n: 36763 Please call (530) 768-1111 for information or to purchase. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. Viper: Basically an alloy-framed version of the Police Positive Special chambered in .38 Special, this was made from 1977 to 1984. In addition to HP38 I also use Unique extensively in loading for the more modern .38 S&W sixguns. Colt Police Positive 38 Special Police Trade-in Revolver $500.00; Brand: Colt; Item Number: . If youd like to change an order, we can no longer do that till things slow down, so simply place another order for more product, but PLEASE, NO MORE CHANGES after the fact! The long-ago ad probably said it best when claiming the Police Positive was The safest, simplest and most dependable revolver you can buy.. Be sure of what you are ordering. The revolver was the standard issue sidearm used in Great Britain during World War II. After World War I the British Government had determined that the .38 caliber sidearm was a better choice than the .45 due to its reduced recoil. It was manufactured from 1996 to circa 2000. Included in every order is a donation to a pro-freedom organization that shares our values. Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. Bore remains good but needs a good cleaning. Your Colt is a solid frame revolver made in 1930 and is not of a weak design. The accuracy of any revolver is determined greatly by the method used in lining up the chambers of the cylinder with the barrel.
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