Author Topic: Police Positive year of production? (Read 754 times)

Slim Chance · « **on:** April 20, 2003, 11:29:43 AM »

Can anyone here point me to a reference that gives year of production for these revolvers by serial number?
TIA

Majic · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2003, 03:30:33 PM »

I have a book by R.L. Wilson that lists the dates of Colts. I need the first 3 numbers to look it up for you.

Slim Chance · « **Reply #2 on:** April 20, 2003, 04:29:54 PM »

The serial # is 345xx. 4" 38 special.
Thanks

Majic · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2003, 07:39:52 PM »

That'a a low number, it was made in 1910. Now if it is chambered for the .38 special, the correct name for it is Police Positive Special. If it just says Police Positive on the barrel check to see if it's a .38 S&W. That is a different cartridge from the .38 special (the special is longer and won't chamber fully). Both models with serial numbers in your range were made in 1910.
I had a Police Positive for years. I just bought a D-frame .38 special cylinder from Gun Parts, had it installed and it shot beautifully. Wish I still had that old gun.

Slim Chance · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2003, 11:59:29 PM »

Thanks,
It is marked 38 special. As soon as I can get an off day I intend to shoot it.