Adding another Colt to the herd!

fred cook · fred cook's Garage

Got this on the way..... a Colt Police Positive Target revolver. It is in .22 rf, 6" bbl and adjustable sights. Flat top frame and checkered rear grip strap are features found only on the Target models. Only about 4% of the total PP production were done in the Target pattern. Here's a couple of pics. Oh, yeah, circa 1935!! Slight blueing wear at the muzzle and on the front edges of the cylinder, otherwise the finish is pushing 100%. The front sight is adjustable for elevation and the rear for windage. Typical of prewar Colt target revolvers.

azasadny · azasadny's Garage

Very nice!!

fred cook · fred cook's Garage

Art,

Found an original two tone mag for my 1903 Colt. It was on Auctionarms. Not cheap, but much less than the ones on gunbroker!

on2wheels52 · on2wheels52's Garage

Very cool Fred. I have a soft spot for DA .22 revolvers, haven't come across any Colts as yet though.
Jim

azasadny · azasadny's Garage

Fred,
Excellent find!

Rob Channell · 05-08-2011, 07:07 PM

Cool. I like it.

I'm still keeping my eyes open for a decent deal on a Officer's Model Match in .22 but I have not found it yet. Seems like about the time I decided it would be nice to find one was the same time the asking prices jumped.

KFC911 · 05-08-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by on2wheels52

Very cool Fred. I have a soft spot for DA .22 revolvers, haven't come across any Colts as yet though.
Jim

+1. Jim, it would take your "first born" as a fair trade for my Diamondback though

on2wheels52 · on2wheels52's Garage

Thanks for the offer on the DB Keith. But I tend to take more of a zen approach on almost all the firearms I've aquired over the years. If I was meant to have it, it will walk in the front door one day.
Jim

fred cook · fred cook's Garage

I don't have an Officers Model Match, but I do have an Officer's Model Target in .22caliber. It has a bit more wear than the Police Positive, but shoots very accurately! The plastic grips have been replaced with a nice set of original Colt grips since this picture was taken.

KFC911 · 05-09-2011, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by on2wheels52

... I tend to take more of a zen approach on almost all the firearms I've aquired over the years. If I was meant to have it, it will walk in the front door one day.

I really like your approach...fortunately I've trained my pack to "stay"

. Just curious (I remember you once posted a nice collection of .45s)...do they ever walk out the door? I mean, do folks come "looking to buy" (I'm sure you don't let the "desirables" slip away though)...

KFC911 · 05-09-2011, 03:09 AM

Those are really nice finds Fred!!!

targa911S · 05-09-2011, 03:45 AM

you guys are going to make me start grabbing Colt revolvers now. I have always liked the police positives.

ODDJOB UNO · ODDJOB UNO's Garage

we about KEELED OVER at what PYTHONS and ANACONDAS are going for. buddy picked up a stainless 6" anaconda out of local paper for $500. the screaming mimi deal of the century. getting SCAREY SPENDY!

targa911S · 05-09-2011, 03:12 PM

Look at the price of the vipers.

on2wheels52 · on2wheels52's Garage

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Originally Posted by KC911

I really like your approach...fortunately I've trained my pack to "stay"

. Just curious (I remember you once posted a nice collection of .45s)...do they ever walk out the door? I mean, do folks come "looking to buy" (I'm sure you don't let the "desirables" slip away though)...

Keith, I'm usually willing to do a show&tell if it's one that's stored at the shop. But once I've glomed on to one it's pretty tough to pry it away. As you would say, my pack is also well trained. In the event of my untimely dimise, with a little advertising my estate sale should be well attended.
Jim