March 15-17, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/15/2022
Detective Special double action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1978. Left side of barrel is stamped "DETECTIVE SPEC./ .38 SPECIAL CTG.", with the right bearing Colt's 2-line address. Left side of frame bears the Rampant Colt logo and "VP" proof. Features include a blue finish, 2" barrel, ramp front sight, frame notched rear sight, as well as 2-piece checkered walnut grips. Revolver is accompanied by its original wood grain cardboard factory box that contains factory paperwork as well as its styrofoam insert. CONDITION: Near new, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory blue finish as well as a layer of factory applied grease, with only the cylinder bearing an extremely light dragline. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined lands and grooves throughout. Grips are excellent. Box shows some minor exterior wear, with the end label showing slightly more wear. MLW