Colt Model Detective Special 3rd Issue .38 Spl 2″ Nickel Revolver

SOLD FOR: $1075

LSB#: 210114JR07

Make: Colt

Model: Detective Special 3rd Issue

Serial Number: H06461

Year of Manufacture: 1974 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .38 Special

Action Type: 6-Shot, Double / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder Revolver

Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “DETECTIVE SPEC. / .38 SPECIAL CTG.”, the right is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” The side plate has a Rampant Colt logo, the left of the trigger guard has a “VP” in triangle at the front, the rear has a “0” that appears twice struck. The crane and cut are marked with the serial number, the cut is also marked “C”.

Barrel Length: 2”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a ramped blade integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch in a “U” channel on top of the frame. The edges of the rear sight channel are serrated for glare reduction.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with each panel swelling at the top of the checkering providing a slight thumb-shelf or palm swell. There are a few scattered light minor handling marks and marks into the finish on the bottom edges. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is strong. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Nickel

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. Most of the balance is in light operational wear on the cylinder, hammer, and trigger. Otherwise, there are only a few scattered minor marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder produces solid full lockup of all 6 chambers with a smooth double-action trigger pull, the single-action pull is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is an MTM case.