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Lot 851: Two Colt Detective Special DA Revolvers

Two Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 29, 2016

Lot 851: Two Colt Detective Special DA Revolvers

Two Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 29, 2016

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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A) Pre-War 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: 1153
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 247
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1932. Features a fixed round blade front sight, frame notch rear sight, knurled ejector rod, checkered trigger and hammer. The left side of the frame is marked with the Rampant Colt. Fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions.

Rating Definition:

Good. The revolver retains 90% of the original blue finish with minor muzzle wear, high edge wear on the barrel, frame and cylinder. The back strap is a smooth brown patina, and there are minor scattered scratches and pitting overall. The grips are very good with minor scattered scratches and dings. The checkering has moderate wear. Mechanically excellent.



B) 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: 1153
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 247
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1966. Features a fixed serrated ramp blade front sight, frame notch rear sight, knurled ejector rod, serrated trigger and hammer. The left side of the frame is marked with the Rampant Colt. Fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions.

Rating Definition:

Very good overall. The revolver retains 80% of the original blue finish with minor muzzle wear, high edge wear on the front and rear of the cylinder, a faint cylinder drag line and minor scattered scratches and dings on the frame and trigger guard. The grips are very good with minor scattered scratches and dings. The checkering has moderate wear. Mechanically excellent.



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