[doghuntingman16]

what is the value and year a colt police positive 38. serial number 396540

 

[sidroski]

Try this site
http://www.proofhouse.com/index.htm
Looks to be about 1930 from the info you gave. No idea on their value.

 

[Leopardcurdog]

2009 Standard Catalog of Firearms say, "They were manufactured between 1905-1947. Exc $450, V.G. $300, Good $250, Fair $200, Poor $150

 

[chuckusaret]

what is the value and year a colt police positive 38. serial number 396540

Are you buying it or selling it? My son just bought one in very good condition for $175 OTD.

 

[chuckusaret]

what is the value and year a colt police positive 38. serial number 396540

Are you buying it or selling it? My son just bought one in very good condition for $175 OTD.

The 2010 Standard Catalog of Firearms has it listed as:
Exc. $550, VG $375, Good $250, Fair $200, Poor $150