Colt Pocket Positive in original box

Douglas Jr. · 10-25-2016, 03:29 PM

Hi,
I'm really excited about this little one.
Well, although I'm still working on two other pieces that are prt of the batch found in an attic, this one crossed my path I simply couldn't refuse it.

It is a blued Colt Pocket Positive, serial number 136065, made around 1926, with a 3"1/2 barrel and rubber rips. The gun came with its original case (with its labels inside) and owners manual and shooting leaflet.

Although the gun was found in Brazil (where we speak Portuguese) the manual is written in Spanish and the labels are dual languange.

Everything you see cost me around US$ 340.00, which I think it was a good buy. Hope you enjoy it.

Douglas

Douglas Jr. · 10-25-2016, 03:30 PM

few more

lugerholsterrepair · 10-25-2016, 03:51 PM

Douglas..WOW! What a beauty!

alanint · 10-25-2016, 03:58 PM

Great find, Douglas!!

Ron Wood · 10-25-2016, 04:01 PM

Fantastic! That is every collector's dream, to find a mint pistol complete with intact original packaging and documents. That is an outstanding find and it couldn't happen to a nicer guy, although your image is slightly tarnished since you "stole" it at $340...slightly criminal

hayhugh · 10-25-2016, 04:14 PM

It would be interesting to learn under what conditions this gun was kept all these years. The perfect storage procedure.......

rhuff · 10-25-2016, 05:03 PM

That is a BEAUTY!!! To find one in that condition anywhere near that price just doesn't happen.....at least to me. Congrats on a wonderful old Colt in pristine condition.

spacecoast · 10-25-2016, 05:30 PM

I'm not seeing a "mint" revolver, but finding it with the box and paperwork is really great. Congrats.

Neil Young · 10-25-2016, 06:20 PM

Good looking revolver--great catch.

mrerick · 10-25-2016, 07:03 PM

It's like opening a time capsule. Congratulations on a very special find!

DonVoigt · 10-25-2016, 08:38 PM

Great deal and nice find for a Colt that speaks three languages!

wlyon · 10-25-2016, 08:43 PM

What a great ;looking revolver!!!!!!!!! WOW. Bill

Eugen · 10-25-2016, 09:20 PM

Wow! What a beautiful find. We are happy for you, and a bit jealous. LOL

Edward Tinker · 10-25-2016, 09:36 PM

Douglas, that is a really beautiful gun, a great price and original box!

Very nice

alanint · 10-26-2016, 03:06 PM

Just a small nitpick, Douglas. The pistol would be referred to here as "boxed". Or "originally boxed".
"Cased" in English gun parlance, refers to a custom fitted, (usually factory) presentation container, usually including accoutrements, ammunition, etc.

Douglas Jr. · 10-26-2016, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanint

Just a small nitpick, Douglas. The pistol would be referred to here as "boxed". Or "originally boxed".
"Cased" in English gun parlance, refers to a custom fitted, (usually factory) presentation container, usually including accoutrements, ammunition, etc.

Thanks for pointing that.
Corrected!
I guess that I used the word "cased" because it is a common expression when you collect military medals (at least I always see "cased medal").
Douglas

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Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,120 Thanked 5,287 Times in 1,728 Posts	Fantastic! That is every collector's dream, to find a mint pistol complete with intact original packaging and documents. That is an outstanding find and it couldn't happen to a nicer guy, although your image is slightly tarnished since you "stole" it at $340...slightly criminal __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

10-25-2016, 06:20 PM	#9
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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,139 Times in 1,520 Posts	It's like opening a time capsule. Congratulations on a very special find! __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,356 Times in 2,041 Posts	Great deal and nice find for a Colt that speaks three languages! __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

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alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Great find, Douglas!!

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hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 898 Thanks: 893 Thanked 514 Times in 276 Posts	It would be interesting to learn under what conditions this gun was kept all these years. The perfect storage procedure.......

10-25-2016, 05:03 PM	#7
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,748 Thanked 998 Times in 733 Posts	That is a BEAUTY!!! To find one in that condition anywhere near that price just doesn't happen.....at least to me. Congrats on a wonderful old Colt in pristine condition.

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spacecoast User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL and PA Posts: 332 Thanks: 276 Thanked 243 Times in 109 Posts	I'm not seeing a "mint" revolver, but finding it with the box and paperwork is really great. Congrats.

10-25-2016, 08:43 PM	#12
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,673 Thanks: 3,244 Thanked 2,661 Times in 988 Posts	What a great ;looking revolver!!!!!!!!! WOW. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

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Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 797 Thanks: 403 Thanked 640 Times in 339 Posts	Wow! What a beautiful find. We are happy for you, and a bit jealous. LOL __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,609 Times in 2,123 Posts	Douglas, that is a really beautiful gun, a great price and original box! Very nice

10-26-2016, 03:06 PM	#15
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Just a small nitpick, Douglas. The pistol would be referred to here as "boxed". Or "originally boxed". "Cased" in English gun parlance, refers to a custom fitted, (usually factory) presentation container, usually including accoutrements, ammunition, etc.