The Police Positive debuted in 1907. “Positive” was derived from Colt’s nomenclature ... added punch. Sights were a fixed groove in the topstrap and a half-moon blade up front.

featuring adjustable sights, was made from 1907 until 1941, and the Banker’s Special, a Police Positive with a 2" barrel and chambered in .22 LR or .38 Colt New Police, was produced from 1926 ...