COLT DETROIT POLICE POCKET POSITIVE REVOLVER
SERIAL 54901. BARREL 3.5". CALIBER .32 POLICE. MADE IN 1911. These were popular revolvers with police departments at the turn of the last century for over coat pockets as they did not wear holsters and most were local beat cops that knew everyone in the neighborhood during a time when police were revered by both young and old. This gun is engraved DPD 1122 on left side of frame. It features a factory nickel finish, fire blue hammer and trigger. Colt gutta percha grips with small chips at toe. Gun has seen use and retains about 50% original nickel with balance turned a dark patina. Fine action and bore. C&R
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SERIAL 54901. BARREL 3.5". CALIBER .32 POLICE. MADE IN 1911. These were popular revolvers with police departments at the turn of the last century for over coat pockets as they did not wear holsters and most were local beat cops that knew everyone in the neighborhood during a time when police were revered by both young and old. This gun is engraved DPD 1122 on left side of frame. It features a factory nickel finish, fire blue hammer and trigger. Colt gutta percha grips with small chips at toe. Gun has seen use and retains about 50% original nickel with balance turned a dark patina. Fine action and bore. C&R