Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this excellent double/single action revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Detective Special…!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Detective special
Serial: 868499
Date of Manufacture: 1964
Caliber: .38 Spl
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Fixed Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with Silver Medallions and Grip Adapter
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 1964 Colt Detective Special 2-inch is a classic mid-century concealed-carry revolver—compact, stout and purpose-built for plainclothes work—whose short 2-inch barrel, five-shot cylinder and small, easy-to-conceal frame made it a go-to choice for detectives, off-duty officers and civilians wanting a reliable backup in .38 Special. Built as a double-action/single-action wheelgun with an exposed hammer, it gives a user the option of a longer, heavier double-action pull for a safe, ready first shot or a crisper single-action break for deliberate follow-ups; the small frame points naturally and the modest sight radius (usually a fixed notch rear and a ramped front) emphasizes point-and-shoot practicality at close defensive ranges. Typical 1960s examples wear Colt’s traditional blued or nickel finishes and period-correct walnut or checkered hard-rubber grip panels, and the revolver’s reputation rests on solid mechanical fundamentals—robust cylinder lockup, straightforward timing, and a simple, serviceable extractor/ejector system—that make it easy to maintain and tolerant of decades of use. On the range the Detective Special is valued for its shootability in close quarters: the short barrel and stout frame tame muzzle flip better than many lightweight pocket guns, and while the .38 Special’s recoil is felt more sharply out of a 2-inch barrel than from longer revolvers, controllable ergonomics and a well-tuned trigger make accurate defensive hits quite achievable at typical engagement distances. Collectors and buyers evaluating a 1964 example will pay close attention to cylinder timing and lockup, bore and crown condition, the integrity of the extractor and forcing cone, finish originality, and any matching serial/parts evidence that confirms provenance; when well cared for, a 1964 Detective Special is both a historically meaningful piece of American law-enforcement heritage and a perfectly usable little revolver that still earns its keep at the range or in a historic carry collection.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Detective special
Serial: 868499
Date of Manufacture: 1964
Caliber: .38 Spl
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Fixed Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with Silver Medallions and Grip Adapter
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 1964 Colt Detective Special 2-inch is a classic mid-century concealed-carry revolver—compact, stout and purpose-built for plainclothes work—whose short 2-inch barrel, five-shot cylinder and small, easy-to-conceal frame made it a go-to choice for detectives, off-duty officers and civilians wanting a reliable backup in .38 Special. Built as a double-action/single-action wheelgun with an exposed hammer, it gives a user the option of a longer, heavier double-action pull for a safe, ready first shot or a crisper single-action break for deliberate follow-ups; the small frame points naturally and the modest sight radius (usually a fixed notch rear and a ramped front) emphasizes point-and-shoot practicality at close defensive ranges. Typical 1960s examples wear Colt’s traditional blued or nickel finishes and period-correct walnut or checkered hard-rubber grip panels, and the revolver’s reputation rests on solid mechanical fundamentals—robust cylinder lockup, straightforward timing, and a simple, serviceable extractor/ejector system—that make it easy to maintain and tolerant of decades of use. On the range the Detective Special is valued for its shootability in close quarters: the short barrel and stout frame tame muzzle flip better than many lightweight pocket guns, and while the .38 Special’s recoil is felt more sharply out of a 2-inch barrel than from longer revolvers, controllable ergonomics and a well-tuned trigger make accurate defensive hits quite achievable at typical engagement distances. Collectors and buyers evaluating a 1964 example will pay close attention to cylinder timing and lockup, bore and crown condition, the integrity of the extractor and forcing cone, finish originality, and any matching serial/parts evidence that confirms provenance; when well cared for, a 1964 Detective Special is both a historically meaningful piece of American law-enforcement heritage and a perfectly usable little revolver that still earns its keep at the range or in a historic carry collection.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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