The included factory letter confirms the revolver's configuration, including a two inch barrel, .38 Special caliber, nickel finish, and type of grips not listed when sent in a shipment of two revolvers to Service Armament Company in Ridgefield, New Jersey, on August 27, 1976. The records also list the revolver as transferred to Nationwide Sports Distributors, County Line Road & Jamesway, Southampton, Pennsylvania, on December 17, 1976. It features fixed ramped blade front and matted top-strap notch rear sights. The two-line Colt address is roll-marked on the right of the barrel with the two-line model and caliber designations roll-marked on the left side, Rampant Colt on the left side of the frame, and Colt "triangle/VP" and "8" factory proofs stamped on the left side of the trigger guard. Matching serial numbers on the frame and crane. Fitted with a pair of over-sized checkered walnut grips.
Condition
Excellent, retaining 99% plus original nickel plating with some faint handling marks and clear roll-marks. The varnished grips are very fine with a few light compression marks. Mechanically excellent.
- Manufacturer:
- Colt
- Model:
- Detective Special
- Caliber/Gauge:
- 38 S&W Special
- Class:
- Modern Handgun
- Type:
- Revolver
