Description
Item Description
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Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this SCARCE double-action-only revolver for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Bobbed Detective Special!
The Colt Bobbed Detective Special, produced as a limited edition in 1994 and 1995, features a streamlined design with the hammer spur removed and converted for double action only use; it is offered in either a bright blue or hard chrome plated finish, includes a luminous night sight insert in the front sight, and has an action finely tuned for an improved trigger pull.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Bobbed Detective Special
Serial: 5338RD
Date of Manufacture: 1995
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Hard Chrome
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Ramp Front with Luminous Night Sight Insert and Frame Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic with Silver Colt Medallions
Action: Double-Action-Only Revolver with Bobbed Hammer
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Detective Special, a revered emblem of early 20th-century law enforcement, embodies the enduring legacy of Colt's small-frame revolvers. Introduced in 1927 as a shorter-barreled variant of the Police Positive Special, the Detective Special quickly distinguished itself as the quintessential "cop gun." Its 2-inch barrel, compact size, and robust design made it the preferred choice for over half a century for detectives, undercover officers, and off-duty policemen. The Detective Special’s status was so entrenched in police culture that it became synonymous with law enforcement, often serving as a visible marker of authority comparable to an actual badge. Its design, which featured six rounds of potent ammunition, offered a balance of power, accuracy, and concealability, setting the standard for small defensive revolvers well into the 1960s. The revolver's build quality and precision contributed to its reputation as the finest "snubby" revolver of its time. Colt’s modifications to the Detective Special, categorized into various "Issues" by collectors, reflect the revolver's evolution over the decades. Significant changes, such as the shift from a square butt to a round butt in 1933, illustrate its adaptability and enduring relevance. Among the notable variants is the Colt Bobbed Detective Special, produced in limited editions in 1994 and 1995, which featured a hammer spur removed for double action only use, a luminous night sight, and a tuned action. This model, available in bright blue or hard chrome finishes, represents Colt's dedication to innovation while maintaining the core principles that made the Detective Special a lasting icon in law enforcement and civilian circles alike.
Contents:
Model: Bobbed Detective Special
Serial: 5338RD
Date of Manufacture: 1995
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Hard Chrome
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Ramp Front with Luminous Night Sight Insert and Frame Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic with Silver Colt Medallions
Action: Double-Action-Only Revolver with Bobbed Hammer
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Detective Special, a revered emblem of early 20th-century law enforcement, embodies the enduring legacy of Colt's small-frame revolvers. Introduced in 1927 as a shorter-barreled variant of the Police Positive Special, the Detective Special quickly distinguished itself as the quintessential "cop gun." Its 2-inch barrel, compact size, and robust design made it the preferred choice for over half a century for detectives, undercover officers, and off-duty policemen. The Detective Special’s status was so entrenched in police culture that it became synonymous with law enforcement, often serving as a visible marker of authority comparable to an actual badge. Its design, which featured six rounds of potent ammunition, offered a balance of power, accuracy, and concealability, setting the standard for small defensive revolvers well into the 1960s. The revolver's build quality and precision contributed to its reputation as the finest "snubby" revolver of its time. Colt’s modifications to the Detective Special, categorized into various "Issues" by collectors, reflect the revolver's evolution over the decades. Significant changes, such as the shift from a square butt to a round butt in 1933, illustrate its adaptability and enduring relevance. Among the notable variants is the Colt Bobbed Detective Special, produced in limited editions in 1994 and 1995, which featured a hammer spur removed for double action only use, a luminous night sight, and a tuned action. This model, available in bright blue or hard chrome finishes, represents Colt's dedication to innovation while maintaining the core principles that made the Detective Special a lasting icon in law enforcement and civilian circles alike.
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory-labeled outer sleeve, blue molded Colt case (not pictured), and all other contents pictured above! The condition is what we believe to be Fabulous, showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see.
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.
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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.
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