a coworker brought a colt new police 32 cal to work today, told him I would try and get some information on it, looks to be in pretty good shape, bore looks like new, the cyl. will rotate with the hammer down, I think the bolt spring is broken? the hardware store he worked at went out of business where he was employed for years and gave it to him, the store owner kept in in his desk in case of whatever. serial no. is 13xxx, can someone give me some info. on this revolver? what is it worth? thanks, chuck-ia
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According to Colt's Dates of Manufacture by R.L. Wilson
Your Colt New Police .32 was manufactured in mid 1902.
Value is dependent on condition.
In 2001: Per the Twenty-Second Edition of Blue Book of Gun Values by
S.P. Fjestad
50% $185
60% $215
70% $275
80% $325
90% $375
95% $475
add 25% for nickel finish
Your Colt New Police .32 will be valued somewhat higher due to these values being 6 years old.
Your Colt New Police .32 was manufactured in mid 1902.
Value is dependent on condition.
In 2001: Per the Twenty-Second Edition of Blue Book of Gun Values by
S.P. Fjestad
50% $185
60% $215
70% $275
80% $325
90% $375
95% $475
add 25% for nickel finish
Your Colt New Police .32 will be valued somewhat higher due to these values being 6 years old.
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Open the cylinder. If there is a step in the chamber (looks like a dark ring toward the front) it's chambered in .32 Colt New Police, which is the same as .32 S&W Long. If the chamber is bored straight through (no dark ring), then it’s chambered in .32 Long Colt.
The .32 Colt New Police was introduced in 1898, and specifically designed for the New York City Police Department, then headed by Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt - Later President of the United States. It was the NYCPD’s first standard revolver. Previously officers bought whatever they wanted, and some were still carrying Colt cap & ball to cartridge conversions. Roosevelt also started the first training and qualification program for that department.
The .32 Colt New Police was introduced in 1898, and specifically designed for the New York City Police Department, then headed by Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt - Later President of the United States. It was the NYCPD’s first standard revolver. Previously officers bought whatever they wanted, and some were still carrying Colt cap & ball to cartridge conversions. Roosevelt also started the first training and qualification program for that department.
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