Revolver
Object number2011.127.85
Manufacturer
Colt Manufacturing Company
Date1908
OriginHartford, CT
MediumMetal; plastic; nickel-plated steel
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionGray, metal revolver with marbled brown plastic grips. Chamber holds six bullets.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 4.75 × 1.25 × 9 in. (12.1 × 3.2 × 22.9 cm)MarksStamped on side of barrel is: "POLICE / POSITIVE / 38 SPECIAL" and "COLT'S PTF A.I/FG CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. / PAT'D AUG. 5, 1884 JUNE 5, 1900 JULY 4, 1905"
Manufacturer's mark stamped under hammer is an image of a horse standing on hind legs holding a spear.
Green tag was attached that read: "NP0440 / 6-29-05" on front and "4" REVOLVER" on back.
Historical NotesThe 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. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
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