September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/6/2023
Made by Colt Firearms Company in 1936. Blued finish 2" round barrel with factory large blade front sight with Colt "38 DETECTIVE SPECIAL" 2-line marking and Colt 2-line address. Blued double action frame with Rampant Colt with plain trigger and full blued 6-shot fluted cylinder. Rampant Colt emblem stocks. Comes in original Colt purple box with instruction sheets. PROVENANCE: From the advanced collection of the esteemed and respected Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: 95% blue with light edge wear, visible turn line, and light operation wear on crane under cylinder. 90% finish on grips with sharp checkering. Mirror bore with crisp mechanics. Box has tattered edges with correct pencil-marked serial number on the bottom and good label.