Its basically a roundbutted police positive special chambered in. A derivative of the old colt police positive, it was produced to meet the market demand for a gun that was easily concealed. Apr 19, 2017 in 1927, colt introduced the compact colt detective special. Has about 95% original blue with wear on the grip frame and edges. Collectors firearms has a colt detective special from 1974.
What is the value of a 1964 authenticated colt detective special in. Colt handgun nevada centennial, single action 45 colt,22 lr, 5 12 inch. To many variables to answer your question properly with out. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models. The second, made in 1993, featured a barrel shroud and neoprene grips. You can argue about how a gun is worth more or less then what the blue book says, but most people will still follow blue book pricing. This lovely 1955made 2nd series revolver retains about 99% original blue with a faint. During the fourth series production run of 19931995, colt offered the detective special with an optional despurred bobbed hammer and double action only.
Colt detective special gun value current market price and. Colt guns colt prewar da revolvers page 1 collectors. Aug 08, 2009 what is the value of a colt cobra revolver. The colt detective special is a sixshot, carbon steel framed, 2 barreled, double action. That was just what the gun was, the official police issue revolver for a great many police departments like the new york city police, boston police, and federal agencies like the fbi and.
Value unfired 1975 2 colt detective special no box. These later guns were exactly like the 1973 model, except for using pachmayr compac rubber grips instead of the walnut combat grips. Colt diamondback 38 special for sale on gunsamerica. Scarce, low production 2nd generation colt single action in. New and used colt pistols and revolvers for sale on. Blued finish that i would say is probably in 85% conditionbit of holster wear. Our second whats it worth entrycourtesy of the blue book of gun valuesis a colt cobra 38 special revolver.
Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Colt combat commander box original paperwork 414 series 70 sealed. What is the value of a 1926 colt official police 38 serial. The first issue was manufactured from 1926 to 1972 and is quite collectible.
Old colt detective special smith and wesson forums. Find colt 38 detective special for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. It is fully functioning but has what appears to be some minor to moderate pittingrust in spots, based on the pictures. Inspired by the successful colt python, the diamondback was manufactured from 1966 to 1988 and was available in barrel lengths of 2. Last time i looked at the blue book was over 5 years ago and it was listed between 800900 for 95%. This is a response to semiautomaticshooters 100 sub entry. Completely updated pricing for colt firearms with new entries and photos.
The fourth issue of the detective special 199395 per the blue book preceded the stiv and dsii which, as you suggest, apparently were a redesign of the detective special in an effort to reduce manufacturing costs. This is an ultra rare, mint colt detective fitz gerald. The new cobra is, in reality, an updated modern cncmanufactured detective special. The colt diamondback is a revolver manufactured by colts manufacturing company of hartford, connecticut, in calibers of. It is all stainless steel, and its weight has increased from 21 to 25. Colt gun original factory boxescases for sale in stock. These were so popular, colt put the detective special back into production until 1995. Colt detective special nos 38 special blue nib 1976. I contacted colt and they had no record of this gun. In 1927 colt decided to rename the army special to more reflect the actual buyers of the gun, so the army special name was changed to the official police.
Early colt police positive serial number 403841 with 5 barrel factory inscribed inspector dance halls with blue finish and medallion checkered walnut grips. Apr 01, 2011 i want to know the current value of a colt detective special. The colt commando special was a version of the detective special with a matte finish and rubber grips. Pdf download from the standard catalog of firearms. What is the value of a 1964 authenticated colt detective special in nickel. My wife likes it and mentioned she would like it for valentines day. I would say that these small well made revolvers are going for 450. The colt detective special was first produced in 1927 and last produced in 1995. In 1927, colt introduced the compact colt detective special. Colt revolvers detective special for sale guns international.
Know what your colt firearms are worth with this uptodate 76page. The police positives were smaller frame guns, of which only the last version the police positive special, aka detective special if it had a twoinch barrel was made in 38 special. Only a twoinch barrel was offered, in blue or hard chrome finish. What is the value of a colt detective special 38 caliber 2. The army special official police was a very good gun if i understand correctly, it ultimately evolved into the colt python but it seems to me there is less. Colt detective special 38 special caliber revolver. Colt army special value the firearms forum the buying. Jan 15, 2017 collectors firearms has a colt detective special from 1974. The value of your gun in 90% condition, according to the blue book, is in the range. Your colt detective special, 3rd issue based on the 1975 manufacture date you quote would be worth.
Well, heres what the blue book says on its prices the pieces listed in this 28th edition of the blue book of gun values are based on national average retail prices for both modern and antique firearms a lot of people think that blue book prices are a bit low expecially if theyre trying to sell a gunand, in the case of some collector firearms, the prices of certain guns is. Colt handgun frontier scout,buntline, 22 mag, 9 12 inch barrel, made in 1963, right grip broken, only 1467 made in 22 mag. Typically sporting a 2inch barrel and chambered for the thennovel. Seems to me like we have given too much power to the blue book author, he controls market pricing. Fjestads blue book of gun values should provide you with the info you are seeking. Original factory blue with some color loss at edges from light carry but still 90% plus remaining. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth.
Inspired by the successful colt python, the diamondback was manufactured from 1966 to 1988 and was available in. In this case, dcawhatever is quoting you prices that are significantly higher than the actual value of the gun, as quoted in a valuation guide. Manufactured in 1935 this blue chip firearm comes with an original colt letter of authentication as well as an older copy of a letter from colt as well. Dont know the value but according to, the colt police positive. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. Colt handgun 1908, 25 acp, made in 1925,still has case colot on trigger and safety, no cracks in grips has a lot of blue on it. I want to know the current value of a colt detective special, i want to know the current value of a colt detective special. Say a snake name after colt and you really grab peoples attention.
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