What was the serial number of the colt Bankers Special?

Colt Bankers Special Serial Number 331115 with 2″ barrel – Blue finish with checkered walnut grips, square butt. Factory inscribed “N.P.D. No. 1471” on the butt of the revolver presumably for the Newark Police Department.

What was the caliber of the Colt Detective Special?

For the Second Series, caliber options were .32 New Police, .38 New Police, and .38 Special; only .38 Special was offered for the other Series. The standard barrel length was 2 inches, but also a (rare) three-inch-barrel was offered during the Second and Third Series.

What was the name of the first Colt revolver?

The Colt Detective Special was the first revolver issued to French customs agents, meant to replace the old Browning 10/22 and MAB D pistols.

When did the Colt Commando special come out?

During World War II production was discontinued, and the type was not revived following the war’s end. The Colt Commando Special was a version of the Detective Special with a matte finish and rubber grips; produced from 1984 to 1986, it was chambered in .38 Special and weighed 21.5 oz.

What is the serial number on a Colt 38?

Marked on top of barrel: COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A. Police Positive .38 Factory Inscribed serial number 403841 with 5″ barrel – right side. Revolver is fitted with Colt factory flush medallion checkered walnut grips.

What was the date of the Colt Police Positive?

This Police Positive was a single gun shipment to W. Bingham Company on May 20, 1931. It was processed on Colt Factory Order number 10043/1. Letter confirms factory inscription “Insp. of Dance Halls” on the strap. Left side of barrel marked:

What kind of grips does a Colt revolver have?

Revolver is fitted with Colt factory flush medallion checkered walnut grips. Front site is standard early rounded type. Close-up photo of the checkered trigger (Colt refers to this as a “checked trigger.”) Top view of hammer, frame and barrel.