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Colt Police Positive 38 4" SN:64979 MFG:1913 - Poughkeepsie Police

  • Caliber: .38/c
  • Era: Pre-War
  • Finish: High Polish Blue
  • Serial Number: 64979
  • Shipment Type: Police Department
  • Shipped To: City of Poughkeepsie
  • Year: 1913
This Colt Police Positive Revolver was shipped to J.A. Sovy, City of Poughkeepsie, New York on April 14th, 1913 in a 2 gun shipment.  It has a 4" barrel, black rubber grips and is chambered in 38 Caliber.  It's finish is high polish blue with fire blue small parts.  The factory letter indicates that this Colt was Factory Engraved: "P.P.D." on the butt of the revolver.  This pistol was utilized for the Poughkeepsie Police Department.