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Lot 2917: Sheriff Shipped Colt Detective Special Revolver with Letter

Excellent Sheriff Shipped Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Box and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Lot 2917: Sheriff Shipped Colt Detective Special Revolver with Letter

Excellent Sheriff Shipped Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Box and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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Excellent Sheriff Shipped Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Box and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Detective Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 Colt
Barrel: 2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2158
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Description:

The included factory letter confirms the current caliber, barrel length, and finish (grips not listed) when it was shipped to Sheriff Douglas Mitchell, White County, Sparta, TN, on October 17, 1938. With the original factory maroon box.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, original finish with minor handling evidence and some minor verdigris. Mechanically excellent. Box is excellent.



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