SOLD - Minty, Boxed Colt Police Positive .32 Revolver - Rare "Pequeno" Export Model

Description

4/4/23 - This is a minty example of a rare Colt Police Positive "Pequeno" export model, manufactured in 1934 and chambered in .32 caliber. 5" barrel. It comes with its matching-numbered box. The observed serial number range for these pistols are in the 226,000 - 237,000 range. It is believed that the Pequeno Model was created by Colt as a means of merchandising the balance of parts from the discontinued 32 caliber Model B Police Positive. It was categorized internally at Colt as a "2nd Quality" weapon. The name Pequeno means "The Little One" in Spanish. Most of the sales were to South and Central America, Puerto Rico and Philippine Islands with quantities also within the US. Some specimens were shipped to Thailand and sales were also made to the British Purchasing Commission at the early stages of WWII. This one has retained nearly all of its factory-nickel finish with just one tiny spot of flaking / oxidation on the left side of the frame. Fitted with excellent black hard rubber Colt grips. Mint bore.