This lot features a Colt Police Positive Revolver chambered for the .32 Police Cartridge which is identical and interchangeable with the common .32 S&W Long cartridge. This revolver with 4" barrel, serial number 330521 was made in the first full year of the Great Depression in 1930. During this difficult economic time just after the Stock Market Crash of 1929, sales were extremely limited and Colt (along with all the major arms makers) had to let go most of their workers, but kept their finest and most experienced gunsmiths and finishers. Guns made during this time are considered some of the best hand-fitted and finished of any time period, as extra time could be spent on each firearm by only the most accomplished craftsmen. This example displays the fine hand-tuned action attributed to those made during the Great Depression. Colt revolvers lock up as the hammer begins to fall and this example locks up with no movement of the cylinder at all. Markings are all excellent including the last patent date of 1926 on the barrel top along with the usual Colt address, etc. The iconic Rampant Colt insignia stamping on the left side of the frame is distinct as is the side barrel marking "POLICE POSITIVE .32 POLICE CTG." stamping. This revolver shows fine blue with only normal holster/handling wear mainly as rubbing on the back strap and butt, muzzle and outside portions of the cylinder where the blue is thinned. There is still fine fire blue on the hammer back and trigger sides. The grips are of genuine pearl and are not chipped or cracked as is usually found on authentic, non-imitation pearl grips. They also fit perfectly. Only the small ejector head that screws onto the ejector rod is missing and should be easy to replace. The bore is bright and excellent and the front sight has not been altered. A most attractive 93 year old Colt with exceptional mechanical quality and superb pearl grips. The pistol weighs 1lbs 6oz. Serial Number: 330521. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic firearm, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.*