gunsnbikes
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Hi guys, I'm new to this forum as of today so I hope I'm posting in the right place. I'm looking at buying a Colt Police Positive in .38 special. It dates to 1957 by serial number 700xxx. I have a few concerns about it. First off it has black grips, either plastic or hard rubber, with Colt Pony medallions. They fit well and look good but I'm wondering if they are correct for the guns date. All I see is guns with wood grips w/medallions, or plastic with COLT spelled out on the top of the grips. The second issue is it seems to have an overly light and smooth double action trigger pull. Maybe had action work, broken in well, etc. I just do not know. I'm concerned about light primer stikes/not going bang and originality.
It's on consignment (no warranty) at a local dealer for $300. No luck on getting the owner to let me test fire it. Metal is nice w/a few blemishes, finish about 75%, bore bright (but rifling is shallow looking) no pitting, locks up tight and seems nice overall. Just concerned about the two issues, grips and DA trigger, versus $300 and making it original again. Is it worth it? So any information related to this model/year Colt is much appreciated! Sorry for the long post also.
Bill
It's on consignment (no warranty) at a local dealer for $300. No luck on getting the owner to let me test fire it. Metal is nice w/a few blemishes, finish about 75%, bore bright (but rifling is shallow looking) no pitting, locks up tight and seems nice overall. Just concerned about the two issues, grips and DA trigger, versus $300 and making it original again. Is it worth it? So any information related to this model/year Colt is much appreciated! Sorry for the long post also.
Bill