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Lot 384:Boxed Colt Detective Special with Factory Letter

May 14th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 384:Boxed Colt Detective Special with Factory Letter

May 14th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Excellent Boxed Pre-War Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1932. Included factory letter lists this revolver with type of grips "Not Listed" and shipped to H & D Folsom Arms Company New York, New York on February 2, 1933 in a 10 gun shipment. Featuring a half moon blade front sight, notch rear sight and 6 round capacity. Marked " 38 DETECTIVE/SPECIAL" on the left side of the barrel with the early two line address/patent dates on the right. Rampant Colt motif on left side of the frame. Wearing grips with Colt medallions possibly retailer installed. Includes replacement re-numbered to match correct maroon factory box.

ConditionExcellent, retaining 90% plus original Colt high polish blue finish with light muzzle wear, faint cylinder drag line and handling marks. Grips are fine oversize replacements with a 7/8th inch hairline crack on the high right and a small chip on the lower right. Box is good with slight edge wear, partial labels, and one corner of lid missing. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelDetective Special
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge38 S&W special
Barrel2 inch round
Finishblue
Gripsmooth

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views4463
Catalog page284
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