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Colt Pocket Positive Serial Number 102689, .32 Police
caliber with 2 1/2" barrel and factory nickel finish with
inscribed recessed medallion mother of pearl grips.
Grips are inscribed "P. Franchini" on the
right side. Revolver was one of six shipped to John Jovino
Company, New York, New York on June 2, 1923. Presumably,
the mother of pearl grips were added by the retailer.
NYPD Officer Peter P. Franchini Obituary
- Asbury Park Press (Asbury Park, New Jersey) - Friday,
March 29, 1963
Right side view of Police Positive 102689 showing "P.
Franchini" inscription on the mother of pearl recessed
medallion grip.
Marked on top of barrel:COLT'S PT. F. A.
MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.
PAT'D AUG. 5, 1884 JUNE 5, 1900 JULY 4, 1905.
Left side view of Pocket Positive 102689.
Left side of barrel marked:
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32 POLICE CTG. |
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Close-up view of serial number 102689 on frame. The
number "14" is beneath the serial number.
Close-up view of top of frame. |
