Looking for an ID of a pistol

[ddeacon1]

I was looking at the opening credits of Southland and noticed the first officer pointing what appears to be a flared barrel pistol. Anyone have an idea of what it might be?

 

[DS727]

This one?

 

[ddeacon1]

Yes...that is the one!

 

[leeshall]

REALLY hard to tell from that photo but I'm gonna guess a big ol' Colt New Service. What do I win?

 

[DS727]

Thats a terrible picture to try and ID one from, its definately a Colt or S&W though. That barrel may not be so prominently crowned, its possible its the angle of the picture.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say with about 80% certainty its a Colt Police Positive.

 

[nola_]

Colt New Service

http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Southland_-_Season_1

 

[DS727]

"a police officer holding what appears to be a Colt New Service is the first photo seen."

Even they aren't 100% sure.

I know what they're going by, which is the front sight which on the New Service has a distinct look, but that's not a New Service IMO. It doesn't fit the context.

 

[ddeacon1]

All,

Thanks much for all the information.