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  • Lot #3685
Lot #3684
Lot #3686

Lot 3685: Two Colt Detective Special DA Revolvers

Two Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Lot 3685: Two Colt Detective Special DA Revolvers

Two Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Detective Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1854
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 236
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1969. Standard two line address/patents dates on the right side of the barrel, "38 DETECTIVE/SPECIAL" on the left side and the Rampant Colt on the left side of the frame. Blade front and frame notch sights, and fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver medallions.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with light handing marks, cycling marks on the cylinder and a faint drag line. The grips are very good with sharp checkering, and a few handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



B) U.S. Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Detective Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 2 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1854
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 236
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1970. Standard two line address/patents dates on the right side of the barrel, "DETECTIVE SPEC./.38 SPECIAL CTG." on the left side and the Rampant Colt on the left side of the frame. The left side of the frame is also marked with the ordinance bomb and "U.S." is marked on the back strap. Fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions. Complete with reproduction box.

Rating Definition:

Professionally refinished. The revolver retains 98% plus of the parkerized finish with a few light handling marks. The grips are excellent with crisp checkering and a few light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good with very light handling marks.



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