Can anyone please tell me where I can find the ejecter rod along with cylinder and cylinder swing out. Thanks a lot. The ones on my 32-20 ctg long are bent n won't let the gun function.
@BioBoosterSoldier Any decent gun shop should have .32 S&W Long ammunition, or be able to order it in for you. You could also order it from Midway USA or one of the other on-line sellers.
@Edubbplate Using that sort of "logic" you must think that the writers of the U.S. Constitution were communists since they used the phrase "We the People".
Good video my friend:-) I too love the old ladies of the night, mine is in .38 Colt New Police (38 S&W) and I am slowly collecting bits and pieces to reload starline brass with Bullseye (old school!) and my own cast 160gr round nose boolits. Great fun and will be cheap as chips to shoot. Here in New Zealand its still cool to collect/shoot pistols as the ninnies havent anti-gunned us to death (yet) I hope she will be my new favourite over 25 yards in ISSF standard competition!
@wazza2222 It's pretty hard to beat Bullseye as fuel for the old revolver rounds, and if you cast your own bullets they sure are cheap to shoot. Glad to hear that the shooting and collecting bug is alive and well in your part of the world.
@wazza2222 If I recall correctly mine will let a .313" bullet pass out of the cylinder with out it being sized down, and the barrel measures .311" (groove). If I were you I would load the biggest lead bullet that would exit your cylinder without it being sized down any and see you your barrel likes that.
Very interesting... I was always curious about the Colt "Police Positive" revolvers as I've run across them in pricing guides before. Yeah, .32 was probably considered moderately effective in those days. Unlike now, a "light" carry gun meant a small one, and usually a light caliber to match. It's funny that in your video, the audio captures the little Colt's report in such a way that it even sounds like what you'd expect to come from a policeman's revolver in an old movie. Neat stuff!
@armypenguin It's a pretty robust pull on double action, especially on such a small revolver. It certainly isn't going to go off unless you plan on it! The single action pull is fine though.
I believe this gun was a service revolver during the phillipine war. it didn't have much stopping power against the drug induced enemy. That made way for the colt 1911 45 acp.
@tamapalagi No, not this revolver and round were not issue weapons. I believe you are thinking of the M1892 Colt revolver which fires the .38 Long Colt round. The M1892 is a pretty big revolver compared to the little Police Positive.
@malevolenceXXXensues It still makes noise and puts holes in things so it could still fill that role but there are certainly more modern handguns that throw bigger bullets.
I already commented in the video and I just recently subscribed, but I still got to say this is one of my favorites. Anyone who dislikes this video has no taste for history and guns of class. There are just too many glock people in the world I guess.
@mark3smle Thanks. As you may have guessed I don't own any plastic framed handguns - yet anyway. I won't knock the Glock or any of the other plastic/polymer guns as they are undeniably practical and efficient, but I do appreciate the heft and feel of steel and the connection to history of old guns.
@314299 thats right. i own no plastic pieces either. the heft of steel gives confidence for sure. i carry a SWL . Obsolete doesnt mean deadly. The little 32 SWL might be underpowered, but too accurate. What kind of ammunition are you using?
@mark3smle I shoot reloads for the most part. Most are loaded with round nose cast bullets (Lyman 311252) or with .32 swaged lead. I lucked out a couple years ago and bought a whole bunch of 32 S&W Long brass and I use the old standby of Bullseye powder for the little round. Very cheap shooting!
@314299 i would highly recommend Hornady semi wadcutters, but i tend to cast my own rounds anyway. commercial rounds, the Sellier and Bellot 100 grain Round nose is the hottest one commercially available anyway.
Nice video. A piece of Canadian history. I would imagine the ammo is hard to come by these days. The glory days of Imperial and CIL are long gone. Does any modern factory make .32 S&W Long anymore?
my father have one of those -revolver .32 -with short barrel ... those are only compact and beautiful ! but not strong and effective for street wars ! i much prefer big revolvers with big calibers ))
@TheZoroastrizm I'm not sure what your comment has to do with the video, since the Colt Police Positive was never chambered in .44 mag. At any rate calling something "Best" without saying what it is "best" for is pointless.
I saw one for sale today in a local gun shop; however, it was a nickel version, with gaudy fake pearl and brass grips. Some people shouldn't be allowed to customize firearms.
@Monophony1 I think those things were popular years ago - must have been all those cowboy movies. Don't let grips turn you off an otherwise good revolver, they ought to be easy enough to replace.
@314299 Yeah, I know what you mean. Unfortunately, this example had loose cylinder lockup (Colts shouldn't have any cylinder rotation at full lock.) I am, however, keeping my eye out for another D frame Colt.
My Grandparents had both the Colt .32 Police Positive Revolver (my Grandfather's) and the Smith & Wesson .32 Pocket Pistol Revolver (my Grandmother's).
Back in the '70s I use to sneak them out and shoot them on their farm alot.
In either Revolver I would shoot .32 Long Colt, .32 S&W long, and .32 S&W Short. All would shoot just fine out of these Revolvers.
@hall058505 Any decent gun shop should have .32 S&W Long ammo in stock, and if they don't stock it they should be able to order it in for you. As for old ammo that wont fire I don't think it's worth the effort to pull it apart and reload it, get some fresh stuff if you can.
@vwbusssesareforever There are reference tables in some books (and on the net) that list the range of serial numbers produced in a given year. Just a simple of matter of seeing which year the revolvers production falls into.
If you don't mind me asking, where did you get your grips at? I am thinking real hard about buying one of these for $175, but it has ugly pearl grips that I would have to replace. Thanks.
@tjh141994 These grips were on the Colt it when I got it. I know they are replacements as they are plastic and not hard rubber like the original should be. You should be able to order a set of these from the Gunparts corporation.
Since it has the firing pin is on the hammer does that meen that if you are carrying it you need to John Wayne load it to ensure that it does not fire from being bumped against something or being dropped?
@Tbone2309 There is no need to keep an empty chamber under the hammer with this design of Colt double action revolver. There is an internal safety that prevents the hammer & firing pin from contacting the primer unless the trigger is fully pulled to the rear.
@mouseman71 I doubt the average size of a persons hands was any smaller then than it is now. I expect people years ago were less concerned about power and were more concerned about portability, therefore smaller guns made more sense to them.
Have to agree with this one. I doubt that average size of a persons hand has changed because not even average height of a person has changed that much.
@314299 Well, people were definitely shorter on average back then, so I'd imagine their hands would be smaller as well, Your average American man born in the mid 19th century was only just over 5'7", and at that point, the U.S. was among the tallest countries in the world (Scandinavians were actually quite short back then). It wouldn't surprise me if that was part of the reason for the smaller grips.
@UnusualTastes Generally speaking handguns were smaller back then because the rounds they fired were smaller and less potent. With a smaller, less powerful gun you don't need as big a grip to control it. I still don't think the size of the people was really an important factor. Keep in mind that ergonomics was not much of a factor in design until the last 50 years or so.
damn, I had to favortite this. I about to pick one up for $300 out the door. Old revolver have a charm to them wheter they be a old S&W safety hamerless, Iver Johnson or even Colt like this. KEEP THIS OL TOYS ALIVE AND KICKIN!
I own an identical gun, except that mine was made in 1915. In all that time, it has had but two owners- my grandfather, and me. It will not have a third owner as long as I'm alive, and then it will be my son.
I have my Grandad's old Police Positive Special in .32-20. It has a 6" bbl and is in excellent condition. Along with the fine sights, the original grips are small too. I put on a pair of Pachmayr target stocks to make it shoot easier. Not sure of its age, but the last patent date is 1907. Reloading is necessary with my old Colt, as .32-20 is becoming very scarce.....Good video on a fine antique.
@vulcangunner58 Congrats on having your Grand dad's old Colt. A gun with a family connection like that is always a joy to own and shoot, and the 32-20 is a fine old round as well. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I carry an old .32 H&R breaktop for concealed carry. I by no means dont feel unarmed. If I cannot stop someone with six shots, then I have no business owning any guns at all. And teddy roosevelt was right, its an unusually accurate cartridge. I use Semiwadcutter hollowpoint rounds which are said to be the best in terms of stopping power in a revolver round. I know using them in a 38 special gives near 357 effects.
@314299 yeah. but i also view that having a revolver is better than a semi auto. its ready to fire when you need it, and there is just simply less to go wrong mechanically. no springs to weaken. stands up to neglect somewhat better. and can fire more powerful ammuntion available than most semi autos, though my particular carry gun is low powered, but accurate
The Colt Police Positive i'm looking at has the original black plastic grips so it's actually older than the 1914 model.. Too bad I don't have enough money to get it right now. :P
The Colt's cylinder release is a pull back on the left side of the frame. This allows the left trigger finger easy access to the release. This then allows the right hand to push the ejector rod and hold the pistol and cylinder steady as you reload with the left hand.
Has anyone ever heard of these two .22 short simi auto pistols. The first one is a P. BERETTA - mod 950 and has TIPO FLOBERT on the right side of the gun and it's made in Italy. The second one is a MIKROS modele "K" and has Armes Unique Hendaye B.P France on the right side and made in France. Both of these were handed down to me. The second pistol is still in it's original box with Guarantee papers. Any info would be appreciated.
We know that Iraqveteran8888 has a Beretta 950. Check out his vids. I've never seen a MIKROS modele "K", hopefully someone out there know a thing or two about them and will chime in.
I don't think I've ever fired a .22 short semi auto pistol, but I've fired a few pocket type .22'sLR's, they all had more bark than your would expect. Look forward to seeing your video.
Speaking of new guns I ended up buying another shotgun this afternoon. I went to pick up some brass I'd ordered (7.5x54 French) and I saw a little .410 "Backpacker" single shot that ended up following me home. It's a simple but interesting little gun with an 11-3/4" barrel. It's a barky little thing...
I actually got the name of my new .410 wrong, it's really called a "Hiker". I do plan on posting some video of it. Also I've been thinking of doing a video on the .410 shell, loads, reloading, etc.
Good luck with your search. Perhaps you'll get lucky and get a Colt or S&W, sometimes there are deals out there if you are lucky enough to come across them.
nice piece. I just got a .38 police positive special and I was wondering if you knew the value. It is blued and was made in 1972. I would say good shape. Some of the bluing is worn a little. Any help would be greatly appreciated:)
Is yours in .38 caliber? If so it would be larger than mine as the .38 was built on a bigger frame. The air force used a variety of .38 revolvers for issue to aircrew and security types.
Yes it is classified in Canada as a "prohibited" class firearm, because of the caliber (.32) and the barrel length, less than 105mm.
In the "doublespeak" language of Canadian gun laws prohibited really means a firearm that is "more restricted" than a restricted weapon. You need to have a special class on a firearms license to own prohibited firearms.
yeah I thought so just was double checking. It's so bullshit it's just insane it's just as dangerous as any other handgun. i'm an NRA member and CSSA also
I was just given one of these guns by my Father who had it past down by my Grandfather. it's in great shape and still has the black plastic grips with the Colt logo on it. My Dad and I have never fired a shot in this gun yet.
There are always a few that "got away", just like fishing. Twenty years ago I missed out on an original Dutch AR-10 for $600 - I went home to think about it and when I went back with the cash it had sold. Oh well.....
Great vid sir. I have the exact same gun. Except on mine, the cylinder won't open and it will not cycle. I believe the problem has something to do with that little arm that helps rotate the cylinder. As a fellow owner, do you have any sugestions? (a gunsmith is out of the question, no money, no time) thank you in advance.
is this the same one that charles bronson used in the first death wish movie? the one he got from his freind in arizona as a gift, if it is not pleas let me know what gun he used in the movie please
The gun Bronson uses in the movie (The gift from the real estate guy in Arizona) is also a police positive .32 revolver, but it's manufactured by S&W not Colt.
I got it for $200, but keep in mind I'm in Canada and the price of small handguns is low due to some odd legal rules. In the U.S. I expect this revolver would set you back at least $350 because there is more market and therefore demand.
I am sure two hands is much more accureate, but when this revolver was made, I think most users would have done one hand. With the small sight picture, I think I would opt for two myself.
I expect most of the time when these were used for self defense the sights were not used at all! Under stress most people just point and fire. One or two hands does not matter much at super short range. But now this gun is used for fun shooting targets at the range, so two hands is better for accuracy.
Can anyone please tell me where I can find the ejecter rod along with cylinder and cylinder swing out. Thanks a lot. The ones on my 32-20 ctg long are bent n won't let the gun function.
TheMrMiguel24 4 weeks ago
@TheMrMiguel24 You could try The Gun Parts Corporation, they have a website.
314299 4 weeks ago
Can they shoot 32 wadcutter out of this gun?
BioBoosterSoldier 1 month ago
@BioBoosterSoldier Yes, you can certainly shoot .32 S&W Long wadcutter ammo in one of these.
314299 1 month ago
@314299 i have one jus like this one but the wadcutters wont fit in the cylinder.
so do u have an idea of what other type of ammo i can shoot out of it?
BioBoosterSoldier 1 month ago
@BioBoosterSoldier Are you sure you dont have a .32 S&W instead of a .32 S&W Long?
The 32 S&W is a much shorter round.
314299 1 month ago
Is the 32 S&W long the SAME as .32-20 WFC?? Sorry if dumb question
zazu2303 1 month ago
@zazu2303 No, they are different and not interchangeable.
314299 1 month ago
I have one just like the one that you have and i cant find any ammo for it
Where can i get some ammo?
BioBoosterSoldier 1 month ago
@BioBoosterSoldier Any decent gun shop should have .32 S&W Long ammunition, or be able to order it in for you. You could also order it from Midway USA or one of the other on-line sellers.
314299 1 month ago
I see that anyone messes with you only has a "Death Wish."
codename617 2 months ago
i got it. :D
Gottdreizehn 3 months ago
nice man,
digaonamoral1 5 months ago
Canadian citizens can own handguns?
apologeticsman 7 months ago
@apologeticsman Yes. We can and we do own handguns, despite the efforts of the lefties to disarm us over the years.
314299 7 months ago
@314299 How can they disarm you if you have all the guns?
Edubbplate 2 months ago
@Edubbplate Governments always have guns - in free countries the people have them too.
314299 2 months ago
@314299 "The People" don't have guns. Individuals have guns. We're not commies.
Edubbplate 2 months ago
@Edubbplate Using that sort of "logic" you must think that the writers of the U.S. Constitution were communists since they used the phrase "We the People".
314299 2 months ago
is a .32 or .38 S&W meant for card table distance?
ScientologySucksAss 7 months ago in playlist Revolvers
@ScientologySucksAss I really doubt that they were designed with that in mind. I expect 10 to 25 yards would be more like it.
314299 7 months ago
@ScientologySucksAss
from what I've heard the 32 was very accurate round, it was just weak.
DirtyFrigginHarry 5 months ago
Good video my friend:-) I too love the old ladies of the night, mine is in .38 Colt New Police (38 S&W) and I am slowly collecting bits and pieces to reload starline brass with Bullseye (old school!) and my own cast 160gr round nose boolits. Great fun and will be cheap as chips to shoot. Here in New Zealand its still cool to collect/shoot pistols as the ninnies havent anti-gunned us to death (yet) I hope she will be my new favourite over 25 yards in ISSF standard competition!
Cheers
Wazza
wazza2222 9 months ago
@wazza2222 It's pretty hard to beat Bullseye as fuel for the old revolver rounds, and if you cast your own bullets they sure are cheap to shoot. Glad to hear that the shooting and collecting bug is alive and well in your part of the world.
314299 9 months ago
@314299 Does the Colt cylinder 'size' the bullet on the way through (like Webley) or do I need to size it to a couple of thou of groove size? Cheers
wazza2222 9 months ago
@wazza2222 If I recall correctly mine will let a .313" bullet pass out of the cylinder with out it being sized down, and the barrel measures .311" (groove). If I were you I would load the biggest lead bullet that would exit your cylinder without it being sized down any and see you your barrel likes that.
314299 9 months ago
Do they make new ones?
timmyjunior1 10 months ago
nice gun man i want this one so bad, do you know how much it might cost
bobiscool308 11 months ago
@bobiscool308 In the USA I think $300 to $350 would get you one.
314299 11 months ago
@314299 awesome man thanks. i thought they were gonna be like 1000
bobiscool308 11 months ago
This is one of my favorite colt revolvers, i love it so much!
O15Omnicron 1 year ago
Very interesting... I was always curious about the Colt "Police Positive" revolvers as I've run across them in pricing guides before. Yeah, .32 was probably considered moderately effective in those days. Unlike now, a "light" carry gun meant a small one, and usually a light caliber to match. It's funny that in your video, the audio captures the little Colt's report in such a way that it even sounds like what you'd expect to come from a policeman's revolver in an old movie. Neat stuff!
Agent0061958 1 year ago
Thanks, @ best of luck with your purchase.
314299 1 year ago
Very nice vid. I am looking at purchasing an ealier serial number - 192xxx right now and appreciate this review. Definately a collector/fun piece.
theoriginalOSOK 1 year ago
That thing looks like it has an outrageous trigger pull. Does it?
armypenguin 1 year ago
@armypenguin It's a pretty robust pull on double action, especially on such a small revolver. It certainly isn't going to go off unless you plan on it! The single action pull is fine though.
314299 1 year ago
I believe this gun was a service revolver during the phillipine war. it didn't have much stopping power against the drug induced enemy. That made way for the colt 1911 45 acp.
tamapalagi 1 year ago
@tamapalagi No, not this revolver and round were not issue weapons. I believe you are thinking of the M1892 Colt revolver which fires the .38 Long Colt round. The M1892 is a pretty big revolver compared to the little Police Positive.
314299 1 year ago
@314299 yup you're right. my bad
tamapalagi 1 year ago
@314299 Is this little revolver considered a antique?
nintendonerd111 1 year ago
@nintendonerd111 I think the legal definition of an antique firearm is one made before 1898, so this revolver would not qualify as it is from 1914.
314299 1 year ago
awesome, I remember this as Charles Bronson's 1st gun at the 1st Death Wish movie.
Kaspergaling 1 year ago
sweet...I love old colts and S&W's older the better
LRooster4Prez 1 year ago
@LRooster4Prez The old ones have a lot of class!
314299 1 year ago
looks like a nagant to me
malevolenceXXXensues 1 year ago
@malevolenceXXXensues I can assure you this Colt is considerably smaller than a Nagant!
314299 1 year ago
@314299 i bet it'd be great to have for a conceal carry user if only if it weren't out of date
malevolenceXXXensues 1 year ago
@malevolenceXXXensues It still makes noise and puts holes in things so it could still fill that role but there are certainly more modern handguns that throw bigger bullets.
314299 1 year ago
It's a beauty!
BenFenrirson 1 year ago
I already commented in the video and I just recently subscribed, but I still got to say this is one of my favorites. Anyone who dislikes this video has no taste for history and guns of class. There are just too many glock people in the world I guess.
mark3smle 1 year ago
@mark3smle Thanks. As you may have guessed I don't own any plastic framed handguns - yet anyway. I won't knock the Glock or any of the other plastic/polymer guns as they are undeniably practical and efficient, but I do appreciate the heft and feel of steel and the connection to history of old guns.
314299 1 year ago
@314299 thats right. i own no plastic pieces either. the heft of steel gives confidence for sure. i carry a SWL . Obsolete doesnt mean deadly. The little 32 SWL might be underpowered, but too accurate. What kind of ammunition are you using?
mark3smle 1 year ago
@mark3smle I shoot reloads for the most part. Most are loaded with round nose cast bullets (Lyman 311252) or with .32 swaged lead. I lucked out a couple years ago and bought a whole bunch of 32 S&W Long brass and I use the old standby of Bullseye powder for the little round. Very cheap shooting!
314299 1 year ago
@314299 i would highly recommend Hornady semi wadcutters, but i tend to cast my own rounds anyway. commercial rounds, the Sellier and Bellot 100 grain Round nose is the hottest one commercially available anyway.
mark3smle 1 year ago
@mark3smle I've use the Hornady semi wad cutter and it is a good accurate little bullet.
314299 1 year ago
Looks like a fun gun to have, I wish I could get one, but they seem quite expensive
Natejitsu 1 year ago
@Natejitsu They go pretty cheap up here in Canada $200 to $300.
314299 1 year ago
Isn't this what Paul Kersey (Charles Bronson) used in Death Wish?
Mainsail76 1 year ago
@Mainsail76 I think it was a S&W in .32 Long.
314299 1 year ago
the person that dislikes this vid is a faggot
bigZbuster6 1 year ago
@bigZbuster6 You can't please everybody!
314299 1 year ago 2
Nice video. A piece of Canadian history. I would imagine the ammo is hard to come by these days. The glory days of Imperial and CIL are long gone. Does any modern factory make .32 S&W Long anymore?
Numboss 1 year ago
@Numboss Yes you can get factory fresh ammo. Federal, Winchester and Fiocchi all list loads for the .32 S&W long.
314299 1 year ago
my father have one of those -revolver .32 -with short barrel ... those are only compact and beautiful ! but not strong and effective for street wars ! i much prefer big revolvers with big calibers ))
TheZoroastrizm 1 year ago
@TheZoroastrizm I knew trouble was coming I would rather a .308 rifle or a 12 gauge shotgun!
314299 1 year ago
44 magnum is the best
TheZoroastrizm 1 year ago
@TheZoroastrizm I'm not sure what your comment has to do with the video, since the Colt Police Positive was never chambered in .44 mag. At any rate calling something "Best" without saying what it is "best" for is pointless.
314299 1 year ago
Nice revolver!
Aussie038 1 year ago
@Aussie038 Thanks!
314299 1 year ago
I saw one for sale today in a local gun shop; however, it was a nickel version, with gaudy fake pearl and brass grips. Some people shouldn't be allowed to customize firearms.
Monophony1 1 year ago
@Monophony1 I think those things were popular years ago - must have been all those cowboy movies. Don't let grips turn you off an otherwise good revolver, they ought to be easy enough to replace.
314299 1 year ago
@314299 Yeah, I know what you mean. Unfortunately, this example had loose cylinder lockup (Colts shouldn't have any cylinder rotation at full lock.) I am, however, keeping my eye out for another D frame Colt.
Monophony1 1 year ago
My Grandparents had both the Colt .32 Police Positive Revolver (my Grandfather's) and the Smith & Wesson .32 Pocket Pistol Revolver (my Grandmother's).
Back in the '70s I use to sneak them out and shoot them on their farm alot.
In either Revolver I would shoot .32 Long Colt, .32 S&W long, and .32 S&W Short. All would shoot just fine out of these Revolvers.
baller1661 1 year ago
@baller1661 I found the .32 short was a bit less accurate in my revolver, but it did function fine.
314299 1 year ago
I won one today
pauliiimm 1 year ago
@pauliiimm That's interesting -what did you do to win it?
314299 1 year ago
@314299 My father gave me, is a beautiful gun.
pauliiimm 1 year ago
where can i get those 32 long bullets? If i have old ones that will not fire can they be reloaded?
hall058505 1 year ago
@hall058505 Any decent gun shop should have .32 S&W Long ammo in stock, and if they don't stock it they should be able to order it in for you. As for old ammo that wont fire I don't think it's worth the effort to pull it apart and reload it, get some fresh stuff if you can.
314299 1 year ago
How do you tell what year it is?
vwbusssesareforever 1 year ago
@vwbusssesareforever There are reference tables in some books (and on the net) that list the range of serial numbers produced in a given year. Just a simple of matter of seeing which year the revolvers production falls into.
314299 1 year ago
If you don't mind me asking, where did you get your grips at? I am thinking real hard about buying one of these for $175, but it has ugly pearl grips that I would have to replace. Thanks.
tjh141994 1 year ago
@tjh141994 These grips were on the Colt it when I got it. I know they are replacements as they are plastic and not hard rubber like the original should be. You should be able to order a set of these from the Gunparts corporation.
314299 1 year ago
@314299 Thanks!
tjh141994 1 year ago
Since it has the firing pin is on the hammer does that meen that if you are carrying it you need to John Wayne load it to ensure that it does not fire from being bumped against something or being dropped?
Tbone2309 1 year ago
@Tbone2309 There is no need to keep an empty chamber under the hammer with this design of Colt double action revolver. There is an internal safety that prevents the hammer & firing pin from contacting the primer unless the trigger is fully pulled to the rear.
314299 1 year ago
Ever noticed how older handguns are smaller than ones today? Hands must have been smaller back then you think?
mouseman71 1 year ago
@mouseman71 I doubt the average size of a persons hands was any smaller then than it is now. I expect people years ago were less concerned about power and were more concerned about portability, therefore smaller guns made more sense to them.
314299 1 year ago
@314299
Have to agree with this one. I doubt that average size of a persons hand has changed because not even average height of a person has changed that much.
T4mp10 1 year ago
@314299 Well, people were definitely shorter on average back then, so I'd imagine their hands would be smaller as well, Your average American man born in the mid 19th century was only just over 5'7", and at that point, the U.S. was among the tallest countries in the world (Scandinavians were actually quite short back then). It wouldn't surprise me if that was part of the reason for the smaller grips.
UnusualTastes 1 year ago
@UnusualTastes Generally speaking handguns were smaller back then because the rounds they fired were smaller and less potent. With a smaller, less powerful gun you don't need as big a grip to control it. I still don't think the size of the people was really an important factor. Keep in mind that ergonomics was not much of a factor in design until the last 50 years or so.
314299 1 year ago
damn, I had to favortite this. I about to pick one up for $300 out the door. Old revolver have a charm to them wheter they be a old S&W safety hamerless, Iver Johnson or even Colt like this. KEEP THIS OL TOYS ALIVE AND KICKIN!
paraman90 1 year ago
@paraman90 The old Colts and S&W revolvers are just so well made that it's hard not to like them.
314299 1 year ago
my gma has a colt 38 police positive its amazing
southernforever38 1 year ago
I own an identical gun, except that mine was made in 1915. In all that time, it has had but two owners- my grandfather, and me. It will not have a third owner as long as I'm alive, and then it will be my son.
flashbulbnut 1 year ago
@flashbulbnut Right on - keep 'em in the family!
314299 1 year ago
I have my Grandad's old Police Positive Special in .32-20. It has a 6" bbl and is in excellent condition. Along with the fine sights, the original grips are small too. I put on a pair of Pachmayr target stocks to make it shoot easier. Not sure of its age, but the last patent date is 1907. Reloading is necessary with my old Colt, as .32-20 is becoming very scarce.....Good video on a fine antique.
vulcangunner58 1 year ago
@vulcangunner58 Congrats on having your Grand dad's old Colt. A gun with a family connection like that is always a joy to own and shoot, and the 32-20 is a fine old round as well. Thanks for watching and commenting!
314299 1 year ago
I like the Smith & Wesson cylinder release compared to the Colt. Just easier on the thumb. Call me a wuss but, well it's what I like.
arKat17 1 year ago
They are a little easier on the thumb than the S&W, but over all it is not much of an issue with the light recoil of the .32 round.
314299 1 year ago
"Colt is good but Smith & Wesson is better" - Jesse James
FaganRoberts 1 year ago
When Jesse was shot by Robert Ford, was he shot with a Colt, S&W or some other brand of handgun?
314299 1 year ago
@314299 Good question! I'd have to research that one. Good video by the way. I love the old wheelguns.
FaganRoberts 1 year ago
I carry an old .32 H&R breaktop for concealed carry. I by no means dont feel unarmed. If I cannot stop someone with six shots, then I have no business owning any guns at all. And teddy roosevelt was right, its an unusually accurate cartridge. I use Semiwadcutter hollowpoint rounds which are said to be the best in terms of stopping power in a revolver round. I know using them in a 38 special gives near 357 effects.
mark3smle 1 year ago
Having any gun is better than having none, and a compact revolver that you will actually carry is better than a big one that's home when you need it.
314299 1 year ago
@314299 yeah. but i also view that having a revolver is better than a semi auto. its ready to fire when you need it, and there is just simply less to go wrong mechanically. no springs to weaken. stands up to neglect somewhat better. and can fire more powerful ammuntion available than most semi autos, though my particular carry gun is low powered, but accurate
mark3smle 1 year ago
The Colt Police Positive i'm looking at has the original black plastic grips so it's actually older than the 1914 model.. Too bad I don't have enough money to get it right now. :P
AxRhea88 1 year ago
How much $?
314299 1 year ago
It's a nice antique but like you said it's useless in todays world, those WEREN'T your exact words but the idea it's obsolete. But atill nice.
VinnyS914 1 year ago
There are more practical guns now made that are smaller and more power, more shots, etc. One buys old guns for their history and craftsmanship.
314299 1 year ago
Exactly my point. But it's something you can pass down
VinnyS914 1 year ago
Such a historical gun. Thank you for makeing this video, 10/10.
AstonMartinFan 1 year ago 2
Glad you enjoyed it!
314299 1 year ago
Do you know if anyone makes replicas of that gun?
brainstormer9 1 year ago
Sorry, I don't know.
314299 1 year ago
GORGEOUS GUN.....
YoungGun720 2 years ago
Colt sure new how to put 'em together!
314299 2 years ago
amen to that brother....
YoungGun720 2 years ago
why doesn't anyone ever show the targets after they blow off these demo rounds?
gbmeyer01 2 years ago
The steel targets don't look terribly different after they have been shot.....
314299 2 years ago
Very clean and descriptive video. 10/10
Deamonslayer3001 2 years ago
Thanks for watching and for the positive comment.
314299 2 years ago
that little gun sounds loud
was is louder a 38 or a 32
AZTEC1904 2 years ago
I don't think that there is any particular difference between the noise of this .32 and that of a .38.
314299 2 years ago
I like the 'Old Colts' they're easier for lefties to operate. I know, because I have a Colt Army Special, and a S&W model 42.
Roddyoneeye 2 years ago
What feature would you say makes them appealing to someone left handed?
314299 2 years ago
The Colt's cylinder release is a pull back on the left side of the frame. This allows the left trigger finger easy access to the release. This then allows the right hand to push the ejector rod and hold the pistol and cylinder steady as you reload with the left hand.
Roddyoneeye 2 years ago
Cool, I can see how that would be pretty slick for anyone shooting with the left hand, I must give that a try some day. Thanks for the tip!
314299 2 years ago
I'm seriously eyeballing a Police Positive second issue also in .32....your video was helpful in it's demonstration..thanx
TheZootcat 2 years ago
I'm glad that you found the video to be of some use.
314299 2 years ago
314299 Thanks for your reply.
sw9mm1 2 years ago
Has anyone ever heard of these two .22 short simi auto pistols. The first one is a P. BERETTA - mod 950 and has TIPO FLOBERT on the right side of the gun and it's made in Italy. The second one is a MIKROS modele "K" and has Armes Unique Hendaye B.P France on the right side and made in France. Both of these were handed down to me. The second pistol is still in it's original box with Guarantee papers. Any info would be appreciated.
sw9mm1 2 years ago
We know that Iraqveteran8888 has a Beretta 950. Check out his vids. I've never seen a MIKROS modele "K", hopefully someone out there know a thing or two about them and will chime in.
314299 2 years ago
Nice video my friend.
Going to pick up a Beretta 950 made in 1952 if they still have it today.
Ill make a video.
Have a good one.
Iraqveteran8888 2 years ago
Thanks.
Those 950's are one tiny pistol! They made those in .22 and .25ACP? Look forward to seeing it on video!
314299 2 years ago
I'm rendering the video as we speak. I was wrong about the year. It's a 1958, and in .22 Short.
Shooting that little thing is an interesting experience.
I had no clue a .22 Short could cycle a semi auto, but damn if it can't!
Iraqveteran8888 2 years ago
I don't think I've ever fired a .22 short semi auto pistol, but I've fired a few pocket type .22'sLR's, they all had more bark than your would expect. Look forward to seeing your video.
Speaking of new guns I ended up buying another shotgun this afternoon. I went to pick up some brass I'd ordered (7.5x54 French) and I saw a little .410 "Backpacker" single shot that ended up following me home. It's a simple but interesting little gun with an 11-3/4" barrel. It's a barky little thing...
314299 2 years ago
@314299 Any plans on putting your new .410 friend in youtube? I'm a big fan of .410 shotguns. I never heard of the one you have.
sw9mm1 2 years ago
I actually got the name of my new .410 wrong, it's really called a "Hiker". I do plan on posting some video of it. Also I've been thinking of doing a video on the .410 shell, loads, reloading, etc.
314299 2 years ago
Awesome little gun!
*****
stealthyshooter 2 years ago
how much would this revolver go for? im looking for something like that for around 200. thanks.
cobr4corps3 2 years ago
You probably wont get a Colt in the USA for $200 unless just in fair condition. But you could probably get a Charter Arms or H&R revolver for $200.
314299 2 years ago
ya i know colt is pretty good, and S&W definetlly out of my budget. k ill check those companys out. thanks
cobr4corps3 2 years ago
Good luck with your search. Perhaps you'll get lucky and get a Colt or S&W, sometimes there are deals out there if you are lucky enough to come across them.
314299 2 years ago
ya i would hope so, but i hate being so damn picky!
cobr4corps3 2 years ago
nice piece. I just got a .38 police positive special and I was wondering if you knew the value. It is blued and was made in 1972. I would say good shape. Some of the bluing is worn a little. Any help would be greatly appreciated:)
myglockneverjams 2 years ago
i have one of those it was my grandpas. But its not totaly like that. He was in the airforse and carried it with him.I think its newer too
crazylaxer40 2 years ago
Is yours in .38 caliber? If so it would be larger than mine as the .38 was built on a bigger frame. The air force used a variety of .38 revolvers for issue to aircrew and security types.
314299 2 years ago
lovely little pistol, wish i could buy one lol. I was hoping on Harper to fix that law.. but oh well lol
CrazyCanuck129 2 years ago
Nothings ever going to get fixed with a minority government.
314299 2 years ago
not much recoil
checkmate61 2 years ago
That's right, the small bullet at moderate speed makes for mild shooting.
314299 2 years ago
is this a prohibited? nice video I live in Canada also.
specialforces99 2 years ago
Yes it is classified in Canada as a "prohibited" class firearm, because of the caliber (.32) and the barrel length, less than 105mm.
In the "doublespeak" language of Canadian gun laws prohibited really means a firearm that is "more restricted" than a restricted weapon. You need to have a special class on a firearms license to own prohibited firearms.
314299 2 years ago
yeah I thought so just was double checking. It's so bullshit it's just insane it's just as dangerous as any other handgun. i'm an NRA member and CSSA also
specialforces99 2 years ago
I was just given one of these guns by my Father who had it past down by my Grandfather. it's in great shape and still has the black plastic grips with the Colt logo on it. My Dad and I have never fired a shot in this gun yet.
sw9mm1 2 years ago
Nice! Guns with a family history are always special items.
314299 2 years ago
Wow thats amazing
JacqueShredo 2 years ago
Great gun!
I always thought the .32 especially in a decent sized barrel balanced accuracy and power just perfectly.
Plus its the Bronson gun so that makes it even cooler
JacqueShredo 2 years ago
Speaking of power, there are a couple of handloads that get the bullet up over 1000 feet per second - pretty respectable power from a small revolver.
314299 2 years ago
hey, i have a question, whats the point of manualy pulling back the hammer on a dubble action revolver?
thanatoslibido 2 years ago
The single action trigger pull that results from manually cocking the hammer is lighter and it makes it easier to shoot more accurately.
314299 2 years ago
I almost got a Colt Police Positive for $125
I am so upset I did not buy and I should have.
Captb55806 2 years ago
There are always a few that "got away", just like fishing. Twenty years ago I missed out on an original Dutch AR-10 for $600 - I went home to think about it and when I went back with the cash it had sold. Oh well.....
314299 2 years ago
Great vid sir. I have the exact same gun. Except on mine, the cylinder won't open and it will not cycle. I believe the problem has something to do with that little arm that helps rotate the cylinder. As a fellow owner, do you have any sugestions? (a gunsmith is out of the question, no money, no time) thank you in advance.
44magLover 2 years ago
Perhaps the ejector rod has become somewhat unscrewed, that can lock the gun up.
314299 2 years ago
Thank you so much sir
44magLover 2 years ago
excelent gun!
drinostalin 2 years ago
is this the same one that charles bronson used in the first death wish movie? the one he got from his freind in arizona as a gift, if it is not pleas let me know what gun he used in the movie please
mtlinknfl 2 years ago
It looks like the same revolver but I think his was in .38 Special.
I wonder if anyone would dare make a movie like that in today's politically correct climate?!.
314299 2 years ago
The gun Bronson uses in the movie (The gift from the real estate guy in Arizona) is also a police positive .32 revolver, but it's manufactured by S&W not Colt.
spuddwebb 2 years ago
Yes..It is the same gun, at least the same caliber.
biopeligrosopr 2 years ago
Love it, how much did it set you back?
MrMorganQuinn 2 years ago
I got it for $200, but keep in mind I'm in Canada and the price of small handguns is low due to some odd legal rules. In the U.S. I expect this revolver would set you back at least $350 because there is more market and therefore demand.
314299 2 years ago
Very Nice Pistol
IslandVeeDub 2 years ago
I think your supposed to hold it with one hand
ChromeGhost0219 2 years ago
...Two hands is more accurate. Trust me on this.
314299 2 years ago
fair enough
ChromeGhost0219 2 years ago
I am sure two hands is much more accureate, but when this revolver was made, I think most users would have done one hand. With the small sight picture, I think I would opt for two myself.
Jesses001 2 years ago
I expect most of the time when these were used for self defense the sights were not used at all! Under stress most people just point and fire. One or two hands does not matter much at super short range. But now this gun is used for fun shooting targets at the range, so two hands is better for accuracy.
314299 2 years ago