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Lot #3687

Lot 3686: Colt - Detective Special

Excellent Pre-War Colt First Issue Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 7, 2017

Lot 3686: Colt - Detective Special

Excellent Pre-War Colt First Issue Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 7, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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Excellent Pre-War Colt First Issue Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Box

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Detective Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 237
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1938. Standard barrel markings and Rampant Colt on the left side of the frame. Fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions. Comes in the original hinged lid box numbered to the gun.

Rating Definition:

Excellent in original box with 99% original blue finish with a very small area of light spotting on the back strap, some very mild edge wear and a very faint cylinder drag line. The grips show some handling wear to the otherwise very crisp checkering. The markings are sharp. The action is excellent. The box is fine with two separated corners on the lid, some edge and corner wear, and some scuffs.



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