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.38 special

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Q: What ammo do you use for an old Colt Police Positive 38 special?
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Colt police 38 positive what ammo do you use?

38 caliber revolver ammo


Colt Police Positive Sn709xx in 32 Colt cartridge-when was it manufactured and is ammo available?

A Colt police positive ,32 with that serial number was made in 1909.As far as ammo,you can check with any gun shop.


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You need to contact Colt


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Where can you get Colt Police Positive 38 ammo?

Gun shops, gun shows, on line, pawn shop,


What types of new style of ammo can the 1905 32 cal colt police positive use?

You need a good gunsmith.


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Why does a colt police positive 38 speical not take 38 speical ammo?

it's possible your colt was made for 38 S&W cartridge. that cartridge is smaller in length than the 38 special cartridge. try fitting a 38 S&W cartridge.......


What type of ammo for colt 32 police CTG pocket positive?

.32 S&W Long If that doesn't work you will need to compare the serial number and figure out the manufacturing year, there were minor variations depending on which decade it was made; and of course there are a handful with aftermarket modifications. But the 'police CTG' models should have no trouble using .32 S&W Long. It should also be interchangeable with other ammo of the same size such as: .32 Colt New Police .32 Colt Police Positive


What ammunition is interchangabe with Colt 38 short new police?

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What ammo does your Colt pocket Positive use Serial?

Have it checked out by a good gunsmith.


Is it safe to shoot currently available 38 ammunition in a 38 special Colt Police positive serial A49940?

If the gun is .38 special and so is the ammo, then you're okay. You should be concerned with the gun it's self though. Take it to a gunsmith to be inspected if you're unsure of the gun functioning properly.