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  • Auction Catalog #66
  • Lot #1785
Lot #1784
Lot #1786

Lot 1785: Two Colt First Issue Detective Special DA Revolvers

Two Colt First Issue Detective Special Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2015

Lot 1785: Two Colt First Issue Detective Special DA Revolvers

Two Colt First Issue Detective Special Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2015

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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A) First Issue Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Box

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Detective Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 new police
Barrel: 2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2734
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 294
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1967. Features a ramp serrated blade front and frame notch rear sights, serrated hammer spur, serrated trigger and an exposed knurled ejector rod. Barrel and frame markings are as standard. Fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions. Complete with a Colt factory "wood grain" box numbered to the gun and papers.

Rating Definition:

Near new in box with 99% plus of the original blue finish with a few light dings on the edge of the frame near the hammer and a very faint cylinder drag line. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering. The box is very good with minor corner wear. Mechanically excellent.



B) Pre-War Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Detective Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2734
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 294
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1939. Features a fixed round blade front, and frame notch rear sights, knurled ejector rod, checkered trigger and a checkered hammer. The left side of the frame is marked with the Rampant Colt. Fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions. Complete with a Colt factory letter that confirms the revolvers configuration and that it was shipped on April 2, 1941 to J. Korber and Company Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 97% of the original nickel finish with scattered light scratches and dings and a faint cylinder drag line. The grips are fine with a few minor dings and worn checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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