And have shot hundreds of pistols in all types of calibers and with great success, It is in great condition. You get 6 shots in a revolver instead of 5 which is a big factor in the revolver world and almost anybody can shoot a semi auto in 32 because it has no kick. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Chip in left grip. Original loads jolted a 115-grain lead bullet to over 900 fps in a revolver, and 1200 fps in the rifle. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Technically, the .38 S&W bore diameter is slightly larger than that of .38 Special and .357 Magnum but in practice, components intended for the latter will work well enough. The serial number range data that I have shows the the year of 1937 started with #234001 and ended with 235500 . *We Never share your email without your permission. Police Positive Target: This was a .32- or .22-caliber version of the Police Positive with a 6-inch barrel and adjustable front and rear sights. When I got out, I spent most of the next 40 years in ER as an RN. One is the Police Positive chambered for short obsolete cartridges like the .32 and .38 S&W. This model has a shorter frame and cylinder. Generally speaking, the effective range is between 25 and 50 yards, with the most accurate shots occurring within 25 yards. For target shooting, the .32 caliber is a great choice due to its light recoil, accuracy, and affordability. As such, I have seen more gun shots than I can count, (it would have to number well into triple, if not four, digit figures) and in just about every caliber imaginable. When I retired from ER, I went into teaching and finished my career passing on what years of experience taught me. In it was a lot of brass for .32 (of various sizes up to.32 H&R Magnum) as well as projectiles for same. I do have a Walther PPK in .32ACP (7.65), but I dont think I can reload those with the revolver projectiles. The ammunition used by the Colt 32 is a .32 Colt caliber, which is a centerfire cartridge with a rimmed case. The second, made from 1973 to 1986, had a shrouded extractor and ramp front sight. The .32 Long Colt is obsolete." It was first introduced in 1877 as the Colt New Line and is commonly referred to as the Colt .32 or Colt .32-20. The example I have shows absolutely no quality deficits its a fine pistol. Manufacturer: Colt's Manufacturing Co, LLC Model: Police Positive Action: Double-Action Revolver Date of Manufacture: 1924 Chambering Stamp: .32 Police CTG. Built on the Colt .32 double-action frame introduced in 1893, the classic Police Positive was chambered in .32 or .38 Colt New Police (and their S&W counterparts, of course) and could be had with a 21/2-, 4-, 5- or 6-inch barrel. Patent dates are: Aug 5 1884, July 4 1905, and Oct 5 1926. A simple Browning design with some improvements, the TT-33 is above all else, a durable handgun and perhaps the most underrated military handgun of all time. Grips are very fine. After recovering, I took Lee out for a little training with his pistol, and focused on bullet placement and double taps. The round, modeled after the .32 S&W cartridge, was made for the S&W Model 1896 Hand Ejector revolver, a precursor to the modern day Magnum handguns. With the help of Buffalo Bore ammunition, some creep into the self-defense range. But it is still a popular choice for many shooters due to its relatively low recoil and good accuracy. Then a few weeks ago I walked into Buckhorn Gun Shop and what should I see in the case but an old Colt Pocket Positive chambered in .32 Police. It came with a partial box of 85-gr. Put that name on a gun, and shazam! 95 7 Image (s) COLT POLICE POSITIVE 1ST MODEL - MINT CONDITION Gun #: 911293523 Seller: misterluger ( FFL) GA Sales: 490 $950.00 Full Details 5 Image (s) Colt Model Police Positive 1st Issue Gun #: 970432327 Seller: Gulf Breeze Firearms ( FFL) GA Sales: 1317 $595.00 4 inch barrel in excellant condition. The .32-20 Winchester is a centerfire rifle cartridge primarily used in lever-action rifles and carbines. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Concealed Carry 2023, P.O. It is odd that Colt didnt mark this pistol unambiguously. My cousins range outside of Toronto had that happen and now inspects origin of 7.62 x 25mm. It is COLT POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL GRIPS CHECKEREDWITH SPECIAL THUMB REST LARGE, SQUARE BOTTOM FITS ALL COLT "D" FRAME REVOLVERS Includes Screw Set The Police Positive Special Is Approx COLT POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL GRIPS CLARO WALNUT CHECKERED REPRODUCTION GRIPS WITH SILVER COLT MEDALLIONS OIL FINISH LARGE, SQUARE BOTTOM Does Not Fit Colt Police Positive, Even in COLT POLICE POSITIVE GRIPS .32 or .38, Does Not Fit Police Positive Special (Special is Larger). I cleaned it up, what a smooth action this pistol has! The revolver holds 6 rounds of .38 Special ammunition. He took the .38 in the abdomen and recovered. SWC, My wifes Grandfather was a career Law Enforcement Officer here in Pueblo, CO. Colt responded in 1896 with its New Police Revolver, a relatively small frame double-action revolver with a swing-out cylinder holding six rounds of .32 Colt cartridges. Finally, thanks to a reader, I have a K-32, and Diamond Dot has a pair of I-frames, both 4 versions, with one being blue and the other a nickel-plated, factory pearl-gripped .32 Long. It is a great choice for self-defense, target shooting, and hunting. .32 Long Colt (often stamped .32 Colt, which is what you have on the side of the barrel) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.32_Long_Colt. In 1905 Colt began marketing the Navy/Army revolvers chambered for the .32-20, and the popular Police Positive series was chambered for the .32-20. The late Dan Shideler was a senior editor for Gun Digest Books from 2004 until 2011, best known for his entertaining prose and knowledge and insight into firearms history, trends and pricing. Just as with the .38 Colt New Police, which was Colts answer to the .38 S&W, Colts version had a flatnose instead of the roundnose used by Smith & Wesson, giving it some advantage when it came to self-defense. In order to make this cartridge meaningful for self-defense, we designed hard cast (not soft) bullets that will not deform on impact and will maintain their flat nose profile as they penetrate through muscle and bone and because of their flat nose, they crush (not slip and slide) through mammalian tissues, doing considerable damage along their path. Love the 7.62 x25 mm, but watch out for the Polish ammo intended for submachine guns. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. (I) Giveaway ends May 31, 2023. Hi Trainman, Colt liked to talk up the accuracy of the Police Positive and emphasized that its cylinder rotated toward the frame, unlike the revolvers of a certain Springfield, Mass., gunmaker, whose cylinders rotated away from the frame. America's Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). This is a fine small-game number, much quieter than the .22 Magnum and is effective on small critters. The .32-20 is a rimmed, centerfire cartridge. Just as with the .38 Smith & Wesson, which is also a small-capacity cartridge, most of my reloading chores are accomplished with HP38, Unique and Trail Boss. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. JavaScript is disabled. The Colt Pocket Positive was similar to the New Pocket model with the addition of Colt's "Positive Safety" feature. This is a flat- shooting field gun. Auction (27) Once, I left it in my car at a gun show along with half a bag of cold White Castle sliders. The .32 Long Colt and .32 S&W Long are not interchangeable due to differences in case and bullet diameter. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. It has a bullet diameter of .312 inches and a case length of 1.246 inches. Colts .32-20 ammunition is a popular and versatile round. NEI 100-gr. 32 Long (and short) Colt ammo can be crafted from 25-20 SINGLE SHOT (not Winchester) cases, now selling at $1.50 and up per case. LRN. Butt is marked "H.P.D. It was introduced in 1882 for the Winchester Model 1873 rifle and was chambered in a variety of rifles and handguns over the years. 2 rare 1913 Colt Firearms Patent hand drawn diagrams drawings blueprint for a Police Positive Pistol ejector rod part. These are the only donor cases I remember being able to convert to the Colt caliber. A mint-condition gun in its original box could be worth anywhere from $500 to $1,500 or more. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. If they arent, the shopping cart will not take your order. Another cousin, who had no charges pending but evidently was involved, showed up with a shotgun. The .327 gives you a six shot gun thats as close to .357 stopping power as you can get in this arrangement. It is suitable for small games, such as squirrels, rabbits, and other small animals. Tisas PX9 Gen3 Nightstalker: A Clone Worth the Money. The Pol COLT POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL GRIPS SMOOTH WALNUT REPRODUCTION GRIPS WITH GOLD COLT MEDALLIONS LARGE, SQUARE BOTTOM Includes Screw Set Does Not Fit Colt Police Positive, Even in .38 COLT POLICE POSITIVE GRIPS FULL CHECKERING .32 or .38 Does Not Fit Police Positive Special (Special is Larger). Before production ended on their I-frames, which are slightly smaller than the J-frames, Smith & Wesson had produced over 700,000 .32 DA sixguns. The duplicitous practice of using extra-long laboratory barrels to develop published velocities is deceptive to the customer. Though I pleaded with him to buy something bigger like a 38 Special and shoot it occasionally, he just shook his head and complained about the cost of a new gun and ammunition. Hornadys Critical Defense offers good expansion, light recoil and good accuracy. Fiocchi Ammunition has a superbly accurate 100-grain wadcutter that is ideal for small game. All 32-20 ammo by Winchester and Remington since the 1970s is safe in a S&W/Colt or any other original gun in good condition. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. 754908164516. Its exceedingly rare, as most were thought to have been destroyed. Another improvement from the old New Police was the Positives .38 S&W chambering, a cartridge Colt cloned under the name of .38 Colt New Police. Contest void where prohibited by law. of WW231 while the Lyman #45 Reloading Manual lists a 100-gr. The .32-20 is also a great choice for self-defense, as it is a lightweight round with good stopping power. The Smith & Wesson K-32 Masterpiece in .32 Long can deliver gilt-edged accuracy with most loads. One offender down from .38 Special fire and the other survived with a wound that was not very serious. The Chinese guns are often very rough, and are made to sell. 38 Short Colt case is a few thousandths on an inch smaller in diameter than . The man in the bedroom had emerged firing a .32 ACP pistol. My first experiences with GSWs took place in the Army, when I was a medic playing out in the field someplace overseas back in the very early 70s. Before that, the .32-20's muzzle velocity of 1,100 ft/s was considered remarkable. Generally, it is considered to be a less powerful round than some of the larger calibers. 32 Police/New Police is the same as 32 S&W and 32 S&W Long. With its low recoil, it is an ideal choice for small-framed shooters. Since then, it has been used in a variety of other firearms. My gun pictured here, was made in 1950. In my experience, anything less is begging to be a statistic on a police blotter. On the CT scan, we could see the track of the bullet as it went straight to the back of her skull and did a ricochet, making a pattern of a 4 in her brain. The .32-20 is also an affordable round, making it a great choice for shooters on a budget. The gun is on loan to the Vienna Museum of Military History. Beyond the extra round chambered over most .357s is the fact that you can load a host of other .32s and they shoot well from the revolver. Think it would be a better chambering for an 8 12 barrel length handgun than the 5.56 or 9mm so popular now. (II) Limit one entry per household. The .32-20 has a bullet diameter of .312 inches and a muzzle velocity of 1,200 feet per second. The Colt Police Positive is a double-action revolver manufactured by Colt USA. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. That one went in a trade, but I was able to use my .32 Long dies to load the .32 Magnum for the Ruger Single-Six. Overall, the .32 caliber is incredibly versatile and can be used for many different purposes. It is a relatively small caliber and is usually found in handguns and rifles. Right now, we expect you to do your part to help us all get the ammo we need in our troubled country. $8.00 shipping. The deputy turned and ran outside to reload. Over those years, I saw multiple patients who had been shot with .32 caliber rounds. Its a pocket pistol for when I cant pack my usual EDC. These loads put .32 Long sixguns in a viable self-defense category. .32 S&W Long would be marked .32 Colt New Police on a Colt. It is a versatile round that is used for hunting, target shooting, and self-defense. Now, I am not a fan of the 9 mm, but that is what I would consider to be the BARE minimum to carry. I offered it to my brother, my son, my wife, my neighbor and my neighbors grandmother. They are all stamped with 'REM-UMC COLT NP' FREE SHIPPING - PURCHASE 12 OR MORE BOXES, Hooded Sweatshirt-Gunmetal Heather/Army Heather, Hooded Sweatshirt-Gunmetal Heather/Navy Heather, Hooded Sweatshirt-Charcoal Heather (New & Improved). And, that should be important when practicing. The first loading uses a 100-grain Hornady XTP. If it is not in your spam folder, that means we have not yet shipped. Rounds per case: 500. (II) Limit one entry per household. Colt pistol box case. It was manufactured from 1905 to 1941. The biggest problem will be trying to find a decent resource for ammo in this . This is a powerful .32 caliber (or .30) I could not exclude. Aircrewman Special: This all-aluminum Detective Special was chambered in .38 Special and made for the U.S. Air Force in 1951. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. This particular load, utilizing a full wadcutter profile bullet, is the load I would carry for defense against humans as that big flat nose does considerable terminal damage. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Two officers were killed by the .32 ACP, with one shot each, one dead on the scene. I just traded into a Colt 32-20. As one Colt advertisement stated: All Colt Cylinders TURN TO THE RIGHT.. The . Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. 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