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Colt Police Positive

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Colt Police Positive
Quick Overview
Production
1905 - 1947
Overview

The Colt Police Positive is a medium-frame revolver introduced in 1905 for law enforcement use. It features Colt's Positive Lock safety mechanism that prevents the hammer from striking unless the trigger is pulled. The Police Positive was chambered in several calibers including .32 Colt New Police and .38 S&W. It was a popular police service revolver in the United States and Canada for decades. The Police Positive Special version used a slightly longer frame to accommodate the .38 Special cartridge.

Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
229 mm
Barrel Length
102 mm
Weight
0.60 kg
Mechanical
Action Type
Double-action revolver
Trigger Type
DA/SA
Sights Type
Fixed blade front, notch rear
Magazine Capacity
6 rounds
Additional Information
action
Double-action revolver
length
229 mm
weight
600 g unloaded
cylinder
6 rounds

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