Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this STUNNING double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt SF-VI!
The SF-VI is the rare Sister model to the Colt Detective Special, Cobra, DS-II, and Magnum Carry.
The SF-VI is the rare Sister model to the Colt Detective Special, Cobra, DS-II, and Magnum Carry.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: SF-VI
Serial: SV0560
Date of Manufacture: 1996
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Bright Stainless
Barrel Length: 2" Full Lug
Optics/Sights: Fixed Ramp Front with Frame Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Colt Black Checkered Synthetic Grips with Silver Colt Medallions
Action: Double-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Colt continued to produce "D" frame revolvers like the Detective Special on and off until 1986, when they were discontinued for the last time. In the mid-1990s, Colt released a short run of Detective Specials made from leftover parts. These revolvers were well received, prompting Colt to develop an entirely new design for a small-frame revolver to replace the expensive-to-make "D" frame series. The new revolver was intended to have a similar frame, cylinder size, and shape as the old "D" frames but would use the cheaper and safer transfer bar safety-ignition system first introduced in the 1969 Colt Mark III series. The new gun was to be made entirely of stainless steel, which was preferred by the market. Essentially, the new gun was a scaled-down Colt King Cobra, but with an old "vee" spring instead of the coil mainspring of the post-1969 Colt revolvers. The transfer bar system used a spring-loaded firing pin in the frame. This new design frame was given the designation "SF-VI" and was not interchangeable with any parts other than grips from the older "D" frame guns.
The SF-VI had possibly the lightest double-action trigger ever used on a production revolver, which caused some users to experience problems with the trigger not resetting fast enough, leading to "short stroking" of the trigger. Colt quickly offered to replace the trigger return spring with a heavier spring if the owner had problems. The new gun was named "Colt SF-VI," meant to stand for "Colt Small Frame-Six Shot," although Colt did not use that name. The unusual name was to avoid confusion with the last of the "D" frame Detective Special revolvers that were still in the distributor's pipeline.
As soon as the last of the old Detective Specials were out of the way, Colt changed the name to the Colt DS-II. The SF-VI was available with a 2-inch barrel and, in very limited quantities, a 4-inch barrel. Grips were copies of the rubber Pachmayr "Compac" grips, and replicas of these were made by Vintage Industries for Colt, complete with gold or silver Colt medallions. The finish was either satin brushed stainless steel or bright polish. The caliber was .38 Special, and the gun was rated for use with standard ammunition but with the caution that +P ammunition would accelerate wear. The SF-VI was manufactured from 1995 to 1996.
Contents:
This example is 100% FLAWLESS, showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see! This example will ship with the Colt Picture Box, Colt blue case, and Factory paperwork pictured above.
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: SF-VI
Serial: SV0560
Date of Manufacture: 1996
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Bright Stainless
Barrel Length: 2" Full Lug
Optics/Sights: Fixed Ramp Front with Frame Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Colt Black Checkered Synthetic Grips with Silver Colt Medallions
Action: Double-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Colt continued to produce "D" frame revolvers like the Detective Special on and off until 1986, when they were discontinued for the last time. In the mid-1990s, Colt released a short run of Detective Specials made from leftover parts. These revolvers were well received, prompting Colt to develop an entirely new design for a small-frame revolver to replace the expensive-to-make "D" frame series. The new revolver was intended to have a similar frame, cylinder size, and shape as the old "D" frames but would use the cheaper and safer transfer bar safety-ignition system first introduced in the 1969 Colt Mark III series. The new gun was to be made entirely of stainless steel, which was preferred by the market. Essentially, the new gun was a scaled-down Colt King Cobra, but with an old "vee" spring instead of the coil mainspring of the post-1969 Colt revolvers. The transfer bar system used a spring-loaded firing pin in the frame. This new design frame was given the designation "SF-VI" and was not interchangeable with any parts other than grips from the older "D" frame guns.
The SF-VI had possibly the lightest double-action trigger ever used on a production revolver, which caused some users to experience problems with the trigger not resetting fast enough, leading to "short stroking" of the trigger. Colt quickly offered to replace the trigger return spring with a heavier spring if the owner had problems. The new gun was named "Colt SF-VI," meant to stand for "Colt Small Frame-Six Shot," although Colt did not use that name. The unusual name was to avoid confusion with the last of the "D" frame Detective Special revolvers that were still in the distributor's pipeline.
As soon as the last of the old Detective Specials were out of the way, Colt changed the name to the Colt DS-II. The SF-VI was available with a 2-inch barrel and, in very limited quantities, a 4-inch barrel. Grips were copies of the rubber Pachmayr "Compac" grips, and replicas of these were made by Vintage Industries for Colt, complete with gold or silver Colt medallions. The finish was either satin brushed stainless steel or bright polish. The caliber was .38 Special, and the gun was rated for use with standard ammunition but with the caution that +P ammunition would accelerate wear. The SF-VI was manufactured from 1995 to 1996.
Contents:
This example is 100% FLAWLESS, showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see! This example will ship with the Colt Picture Box, Colt blue case, and Factory paperwork pictured above.
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
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
