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Lot 105: Colt Detective Special Revolver 38 Colt New Police

Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Box and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 23, 2019

Lot 105: Colt Detective Special Revolver 38 Colt New Police

Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Box and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 23, 2019

Estimated Price: $400 - $700
Price Realized:
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Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Box and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Detective Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 Colt New Police
Barrel: 2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 3287
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Wood grain Colt box is hand numbered to gun. The included factory letter confirms the revolver was shipped to Shapleigh Hardware Company in St. Louis, Missouri on February 18th, 1949 and subsequently nickel plated.

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