1922
A Colt police positive special with that serial # was made around 1952.
That Colt .38 special police was produced in 1951. (571500 - 607399)
1936
1936
I think around 1963.
Based on proofhouse.com with that serial number, it would have been in the first year of issue, 1908
50- 500 usd
Made about 1928 and serial number on butt was probably the inventory number of the police department or entity it was assigned to.
1989
george washington issue in the foreign police
Try looking on the butt or crane.
AnswerColt New Police was the name of the cartridges fired in the gun.(32 New Police,38 New Police)Could a 38 Colt Police Positive serial 24827 be stamped Colt New Police on the frame The answer is YES. Police Positive First issue 1907-1927 is marked Police Positive on the Barrel and early Transitional Models will also be double marked with New Police on the Frame. This Double Marked version in 90% condition or better will add 10% to the Price.