Colt Police Positive RHKP Issue .32 Revolver

COLT POLICE POSITIVE — ROYAL HONG KONG POLICE ISSUE Manufacturer: Colt Model: Police Positive Caliber: .32 Colt New Police (.32 S&W Long) Action: Double / Single Action Revolver Finish: Factory Blued Steel Police Issue: Royal Hong Kong Police Offered is a Colt Police Positive revolver chambered in .32 Colt New Police, Colt’s designation for the .32 S&W Long cartridge, and documented as a Royal Hong Kong Police (RHKP) issued service revolver. This revolver bears the “RHKP” marking stamped on the grip frame rib, along with badge number 7281, identifying it as a firearm issued to the Royal Hong Kong Police, one of the longest-serving British colonial police forces in the world. Firearms with confirmed police or government service history carry additional historical significance and collector interest compared to standard commercial examples. The underside of the barrel is stamped “CAI ST ALB VT,” indicating importation by Century Arms International of St. Albans, Vermont, when the revolver was brought back into the United States following its overseas police service. The revolver remains in good overall condition, showing honest wear to the original blued finish consistent with decades of police service. The finish wear appears natural and appropriate for a duty-used sidearm and the revolver has not been refinished. Markings remain clear and legible, and the revolver appears complete and well preserved as an authentic police service firearm. The action appears functional, though as with all vintage firearms, inspection by a qualified gunsmith is recommended prior to firing. Specifications Manufacturer: Colt Model: Police Positive Caliber: .32 Colt New Police (.32 S&W Long) Action: Double / Single Action Finish: Original Blue (service wear present) Police Issue: Royal Hong Kong Police Badge Number: 7281 Import Mark: Century Arms Intl., St. Albans, VT Estimated Manufacture Period: Circa 1920s–1930s Condition Summary Metal: Original finish with honest service wear Markings: Clear RHKP and import markings Mechanical: Appears functional Overall: Authentic police service revolver Collectability • Documented Royal Hong Kong Police issue revolver • Classic Colt Police Positive small-frame design • Desirable .32 Colt New Police chambering • Historic British colonial police service firearm Estimated Auction Hammer Range $600 – $850 (Reflects confirmed RHKP police markings, original condition, and historic service provenance.) Serial Number: 62137