Pawn shop colt(range update)
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Looks like a nice example.
UnderDawgAl
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Very nice. Congratulations!
I've been wanting one a long while. I love shooting .32s, and one like this would be perfect for use in teaching my kids how to shoot.
I've been wanting one a long while. I love shooting .32s, and one like this would be perfect for use in teaching my kids how to shoot.
kobsw
Member
That's a great looking revolver and one that I'm on the lookout for.
Congrats!!
Kobsw
Congrats!!
Kobsw
DWalt
Member
Prior to WWII, the .32 NP chambering was not available in the PP Special. only the PP.
OP
UnderDawgAl your right new shooters love the 32's. I have a #4 Remington rolling block that's been relined and converted to 32s&w long. At 4.5lb it's great for smaller statures shooters.
MCorps0311
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It is a beauty,congrats.
Rpg
Member
Colt sure knew how to produce a magnificent blue.
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daddio202
Member
Looks like it has the dual tone finish? They did not do that finish for very many years but to me it way just too far ahead of its time. The thought now days of the flat finish on top is great for function while the shine on the sides of the bluing is great looking. Can we get a picture of top and other side of gun? It's a real beauty!
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Texas Star
US Veteran
I had a Colt PPS, but in .38 Special. If you shoot someone with those .32's and they discover it, they may become very perturbed...
Seriously, if I ran a trap line, a.32 would be better for killing smaller trapped animals than a .22. But if you may catch bobcats, coyotes, raccoons, or wolverines or badger, I'd use more gun.
Remember, if you're trapping where bears or cougars live, you don't have to trap one to be attacked.
Of course, fictional heroine Modesty Blaise used a "Colt .32" that may have been this very model, and she was a deadly shot on villains. That works well when an author decides what drops 'em dead.
In real life, I've read that Geco wadcutter ammo is loaded a bit hotter than US rounds. Buffalo Bore may make effective .32 Long ammo. I haven't checked. Those old Colts are well made, nice guns. Just the caliber is troublesome. I'm content to leave "a .32 gun" to bad, bad Leroy Brown. If Leroy shoots at me, I plan to terminate him with a 9mm or .357.
Seriously, if I ran a trap line, a.32 would be better for killing smaller trapped animals than a .22. But if you may catch bobcats, coyotes, raccoons, or wolverines or badger, I'd use more gun.
Remember, if you're trapping where bears or cougars live, you don't have to trap one to be attacked.
Of course, fictional heroine Modesty Blaise used a "Colt .32" that may have been this very model, and she was a deadly shot on villains. That works well when an author decides what drops 'em dead.
In real life, I've read that Geco wadcutter ammo is loaded a bit hotter than US rounds. Buffalo Bore may make effective .32 Long ammo. I haven't checked. Those old Colts are well made, nice guns. Just the caliber is troublesome. I'm content to leave "a .32 gun" to bad, bad Leroy Brown. If Leroy shoots at me, I plan to terminate him with a 9mm or .357.
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daddio202
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Very nice PP so I had to go dig my nickel 38 special version out to post a couple pics. Looks just like the op gun only in nickel. Mine sat at a lgs for over six months with a $325 price on it. I thought well at this price nobody wants to buy it they are crazy so I will. I got it for $300 from the consigner. Mine is a 1949 gun and it is in perfect original condition. A bit small so I do not shoot it often.
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Texas Star
US Veteran
I noted the Coltwood plastic stocks...
Small? That's a strength of the PPS: it's a four-inch .38 Special in a compact package. Conceals well and is handy enough and powerful enough to be a good camp and trail gun as well as a CCW piece.
Texas Star
US Veteran
But AFTER the war, I think the PP was discontinued, so the caliber became an option in the longer PPS frame.
Remember that bad, bad Leroy Brown had ".32 gun in his pocket for fun." So I guess ol' Leroy wasn't all bad. Even he knew that the .32 is a hoot to shoot.
And we can't forget the other fictional character who used a .32 Colt Police Positive to great dramatic effect: Paul Kersey in the original Death Wish 1974 release. Bronson's iconic character acquired a real fancy one in nickel with pearl grips, providing the perfect foil to underscore the down and dirty work he made that pretty revolver do. If it was enough gun for Charles Bronson, it should be enough for anyone. Admittedly, Paul Kersey did up size his armament considerably in the sequels, however.
