Got to the show early and scored!

[NIGHTLORD40K]

It paid to be the early bird this morning-
1961 Colt Police Positive Special 3"

Was a little dirty when I found it, but it cleaned up pretty nice, I think.

The bore and lockup are perfect. Judging by the worn-smooth grips, probably carried a lot and shot seldom.

At $450 OTD, I think I did pretty good.

 

[Alte Schule]

That's a great find! Looks like some minor holster wear but no cylinder ring. Grips look fantastic. I say you did well.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

Wow nice colt. 38 special?

 

[tark]

Early is the best way to find good deals. Looks like you found a great one! Your gun was probably owned by a lefty. Notice where the bluing is worn, on the left side of the frame behind the trigger.

 

[P89DCSS]

Nice score. Loveland?

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Wow nice colt. 38 special?

Yup, .38 Spl.
These D-frame Colts are so much lighter and handier than the S&W K-frame snubbies and yet much more controllable than a J-frame, I may actually carry this one myself.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Nice score. Loveland?

Sarasota, FL

 

[4v50 Gary]

At $450 OTD, I think I did pretty good.

I'd say you did. Did it come with the cigar box?

 

[Jim Watson]

I had one of those, but they are dead scarce.
Good catch.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

I'd say you did. Did it come with the cigar box?

Haha, no. I found that in the warehouse at work.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

I had one of those, but they are dead scarce.
Good catch.

Ya, you dont see the 3 inchers often. Ive had a bunch of the 4s and 5s over the years. There was a minty 4" PP on the next table over with $800 on the tag.....

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

Nice find Sir.
I'd have grabbed that myself.

 

[Madcap_Magician]

That's a great find, congratulations! Stuff like that doesn't happen up here, unfortunately.

 

[Jimbo80]

I was at the same show this afternoon and came up empty. I went looking for a Savage 1907 and the only one I saw was in awful condition. I considered making an offer on an H&R 32 auto but it was in so so shape and had AM grips.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

I was at the same show this afternoon and came up empty. I went looking for a Savage 1907 and the only one I saw was in awful condition. I considered making an offer on an H&R 32 auto but it was in so so shape and had AM grips.

Ya, I saw those too and I would have passed as well. That guy sure had a bunch of shiny S&W revolvers didn't he.....at top shelf prices!
Overall, there was a decent selection of old stuff though, I thought.

 

[Riomouse911]

Very cool! You did great, I also would have snapped that up for $450 .

Let us know how it shoots for you when you get a chance.

Stay safe.

 

[bannockburn]

NIGHTLORD40K

What a great find and at such a incredible price! Don't think I have ever seen one with a 3" barrel either!

Go buy yourself some lottery tickets 'cause you're one lucky guy!

 

[Jeff olson]

It paid to be the early bird this morning-View attachment 1132834
1961 Colt Police Positive Special 3"
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Was a little dirty when I found it, but it cleaned up pretty nice, I think.
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The bore and lockup are perfect. Judging by the worn-smooth grips, probably carried a lot and shot seldom.
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At $450 OTD, I think I did pretty good.

Very nice. I'm quite fond of the pps and op. And 3" is not one you find often. Excellent buy.

 

[lightman]

Thats a nice looking old Colt!

 

[Walkalong]

Awesome pickup! Ya done good too.

 

[Switup]

Great score.

 

[Ks5shooter]

Kudos...enjoy it in good health!

 

[Speedo66]

Good score! The rest of the gun doesn’t seem to show as much wear as the grips, at least in your pictures. I wonder if the original grips were removed, and replaced with more worn ones?

Regardless, good luck with your new gun!

 

[Pelo801]

Thats awesome, good work man. I'm sure you can color a few of us green

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Good score! The rest of the gun doesn’t seem to show as much wear as the grips, at least in your pictures. I wonder if the original grips were removed, and replaced with more worn ones?

Regardless, good luck with your new gun!

Could be, though Ive observed this with other old Colts. The checkering isnt very deep from the factory, and I suspect their blueing was harder than the walnut they used.
It does have some bare metal peeking through on the high-spots, typical of extended leather holster carry. Of course the grips would be exposed and subject to more handling wear.
My '67 Trooper (which I was told was a LEO trade-in) had smooth-worn grips too, and the metal finishing was near flawless....
The good news is since this isnt a high-grade collectible example, Im not averse to actually carrying it myself.