Bidspirit auction | Colt Detective Special .38 Spl

Colt Detective Special .38 Spl Revolver in Case - Colt Detective Special .38 Spl Revolver in Case .? The Colt Det Special revolver is in very nice used condition.? Barrel measures 2 1/8 inches in length. Blueing is very strong, wood grips are in very nice used condition.? The Colt Case is not numbered to the gun.? Designed for concealed carry by plainclothes police detectives. It was a very popular handgun and remained in production until 1986, becoming an icon of film noir and a classic for civilian defense, and was replaced by later models like the Cobra. The Detective Special originated from the Colt Police Positive Special, essentially a version with a shortened, 2-inch barrel. It was a landmark design as one of the first short-barreled revolvers with a modern swing-out cylinder built to handle the more powerful .38 Special cartridge. The revolver's ”D” frame was slightly larger than the competing five-shot Smith & Wesson J-frames, allowing for a six-round capacity, a key selling point. SN: 59148R, ? FFL required for transfer (247-2)