Police special

Imperial_Plastics · 2020-04-09T02:45:47+00:00

As someone in a country where guns are difficult to learn about, can you elaborate on the modified grip and what peculiarities differentiate a police issued sidearm of the era?

jws755 · 2020-04-09T03:04:02+00:00

Not certain about the questions, but this appears to be a colt police positive special. A very common law enforcement gun of the 1940s to 1980s. Its a six shot, in the USA it would be chambered in 38 special, some in other countries would be chambered in 38 S&W, a shorter, less powerful round in the same caliber. The aluminum adapter is called a Tyler T grip adapter that slips in under the wood grip panels with two slim spring steel arms that go around the frame, under the grips. Very common for a law enforcement sidearm up until about 1980. These were made in Hartford Conneticut, USA, and were produced from 1908-1995. I have one in my collection.

If you ever see the TV show, 'The Andy Griffith Show', Barney, the deputy of Mayberry, carries one of these and keeps one bullet in his pocket should it be needed. The holster is likely from the 60s, if you have the serial number range, I can look up the date of manufacture in the Colt record book.

Zilo88 · 2020-04-09T04:35:12+00:00

What's a good handgun for home defense or carrying in the car? Looking to purchase quality at some point and not sure where to begin.

slamdunktiger86 · 2020-04-09T03:39:52+00:00

Glorious, when did you last Fire this?

Rottinghere · 2020-04-09T04:10:35+00:00

Lovely. What type of ammo do you keep it loaded with?

Imperial_Plastics · 2020-04-09T12:34:05+00:00

So interesting and cool... thanks for everyone's insight

fatinceldidyourmom · 2020-04-09T04:07:22+00:00

Beautiful piece. Whats it shoot like?

hatchetman09 · 2020-04-10T00:05:57+00:00

Good luck storming the beaches at Normandy.

2020-04-09T05:22:29+00:00

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Title	Police special
Author	stayinginlovewithme
Upvotes	115
Comments	39
Date	April 9, 2020 2:42 AM UTC (6 years ago)
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