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Category - Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War - Colt Revolvers - Detective Special

Category
Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War
Colt Revolvers - Detective Special

1930 Colt Detective Special - Early Square Butt

Description:
Introduced in 1927, the Detective Special was the first short-barreled revolver produced with a modern swing-out cylinder designed to be chambered for higher-powered cartridges such as the .38 Special. This example is a first issue square butt, Detective Special that was manufactured on February 8, 1930. These hard to find square butt revolvers were only made until 1933. The original blue finish has minor scratches and surface imperfections that one would expect to see in a lightly used 95 year old gun. The markings remain clear and distinct. There is minor high edge wear throughout, including minor muzzle wear. The grips are in great shape with no deep scratches or imperfections. The bore is bright with strong rifling. The trigger pull is smooth and the cylinder locks up tight. Although an effort was made to determine the shipping destination, the archives were only able to confirm it's configuration and date of manufacture. This Colt would be a great addition to any Colt collection or for home defense.

If you have a C&R license, I am happy to ship directly to you. If you don't have a C&R license, the gun will have to be shipped to your FFL. The gun will be shipped UPS Next Day Air, with insurance, for $40. I offer a 3 day inspection period. If you are not satisfied, please return it in the same condition, unfired. Buyer is responsible for paying the return shipping and insurance.

I accept money orders, certified checks, or we can complete the transaction via GunTab(paypal for guns with a 3% fee). Money orders and checks require a 5 business day clearing hold before the gun ships.

Price: $1,675.00

Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38 Special
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Detective Special (First Issue)
Serial Number: 397391
Barrel Length: 2