Colt Police Positive .32 Cal 2½” “Snub Nose” – Early D-Frame Pocket & Duty Classic

This Colt Police Positive .32 is a scarce factory 2½-inch “snub nose” configuration, built on Colt’s classic D-frame. Compact, fast-handling, and chambered in a mild .32 caliber, it was designed for detectives, plainclothes officers, and civilians who needed a concealable defensive sidearm long before today’s lightweight micros existed. The revolver retains a deep, glossy blue finish with Colt hard-rubber style grips, giving it that unmistakable early-20th-century look.

Serial number 123388 dates this revolver to the classic Police Positive era (pre-war range), with the slim ejector rod shroud, small service sights, and Colt-logo grips. Finish shows light edge wear and some freckling along the grip frame consistent with age, but the rollmarks remain crisp and the short barrel still has sharp address and caliber markings. The DA/SA action, exposed hammer, and six-shot cylinder make this little Colt both a practical shooter with .32 ammunition and a highly collectible part of Colt’s law-enforcement history.

For Colt D-frame collectors, snub-nose aficionados, or anyone who appreciates compact classics with real history, this Police Positive .32 is a standout piece that’s getting harder to find—especially with the short 2½" tube and this level of original finish.

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