Colt Police Positive .38 British proofs - The Firearms Forum

BlueTic · 07-24-2003, 06:44 PM

Well I'm looking at a 98% Police Positive - ser#3315xx - I think that is about 1926 ish. It has the crown over a B and NP marked on the barrel and crown marks on each cylinder flute. This is in .38 and does not say special or S&W. Almost perfect blue with very minor wear - the grips are walnut checkered and are in excellent condition with gold medalion. The only downfall is a number inscribed on the trigger guard A1590 not stamped. My question is - Did the brits add a serial # to these imports and if so was it a stamp or inscribed? There is a stamp on the righthand side of the frame that says *NOT MADE IN ENGLAND* - They want $375.00 and the only thing stopping me is the inscribed # on the trigger guard - I may get it anyway. This would be a second issue because it has the serrated top strap not smooth and the last patent date is 1926....

Xracer · 07-25-2003, 07:37 AM

Yep......sounds like a 2nd Issue.

I've never heard of the Brits adding a second serial #...British proofs, yes, but not another serial #. I have no idea what that other number is.

$375 is a fair price. The Blue Book has it at $395 for 98%.

inplanotx · 07-25-2003, 06:15 PM

Just a wild guess here, but could the number on the trigger guard be a police shield number? just a thought!

BlueTic · 07-25-2003, 10:39 PM

I thought maybe a service # of some kind but there is almost no holster wear - More than likely just an identification departmental # since it is not a stamp. Thanks guys!

07-24-2003, 06:44 PM	#1
BlueTic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: WA Posts: 652	Colt Police Positive .38 British proofs Well I'm looking at a 98% Police Positive - ser#3315xx - I think that is about 1926 ish. It has the crown over a B and NP marked on the barrel and crown marks on each cylinder flute. This is in .38 and does not say special or S&W. Almost perfect blue with very minor wear - the grips are walnut checkered and are in excellent condition with gold medalion. The only downfall is a number inscribed on the trigger guard A1590 not stamped. My question is - Did the brits add a serial # to these imports and if so was it a stamp or inscribed? There is a stamp on the righthand side of the frame that says NOT MADE IN ENGLAND - They want $375.00 and the only thing stopping me is the inscribed # on the trigger guard - I may get it anyway. This would be a second issue because it has the serrated top strap not smooth and the last patent date is 1926.... __________________ If you don't like my rights - please leave my country! -->

07-25-2003, 10:39 PM	#4
BlueTic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: WA Posts: 652	I thought maybe a service # of some kind but there is almost no holster wear - More than likely just an identification departmental # since it is not a stamp. Thanks guys! __________________ If you don't like my rights - please leave my country!

07-25-2003, 07:37 AM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Yep......sounds like a 2nd Issue. I've never heard of the Brits adding a second serial #...British proofs, yes, but not another serial #. I have no idea what that other number is. $375 is a fair price. The Blue Book has it at $395 for 98%.

07-25-2003, 06:15 PM	#3
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Just a wild guess here, but could the number on the trigger guard be a police shield number? just a thought! __________________