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Colt Police Positive .38 AM. RY. EXP (1928) 4 in. bbl.

With correct maroon box

Colt 1928 police positive revolver marked AM. RWY. EXP. right side Colt 1928 police positive revolver marked AM. RWY. EXP. right side

The Police Positive .38 succeeded the Colt Lightening M1877.  This is a Second Model Police Positive .38, smooth trigger, with the silver medallion Rampant Colt, checkered wood grips ,and a 4 in. bbl.  Six shot flute cylinder, bright blue finish and clearly marked AM. RWY. EXP. for the 'American Railway Express' on the grip strap.  The serial number 182277 shows a mfg. date of 1928, consistent with the factory letter.  The last patent date is 1926.

 

Colt factory letter for Colt Police Positive .38 AM. RY. EXP (1928) 4 in. bbl.

enlarged colt factory letter

 

Colt 1928 police positive revolver marked AM. RWY. EXP. barrel markings

 

Colt 1928 police positive revolver marked AM. RWY. EXP. on back strap

 

Colt 1928 police positive revolver marked AM. RWY. EXP. box open

 

Colt 1928 police positive revolver marked AM. RWY. EXP. box interior

 

Colt 1928 police positive revolver marked AM. RWY. EXP. box top

Colt 1928 police positive revolver marked AM. RWY. EXP. box end label

Colt 1928 police positive revolver marked AM. RWY. EXP. box bottom

 

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