Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this desirable double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt SF-VI!
The SF-VI is the sister model to such classics as the Magnum Carry, Detective Special, DS-II, and Cobra models.
This model was only manufactured from 1995-1996, making this a RARE LIMITED PRODUCTION MODEL! The Bobbed Hammer is an ULTRA-DESIRABLE feature!
The SF-VI is the sister model to such classics as the Magnum Carry, Detective Special, DS-II, and Cobra models.
This model was only manufactured from 1995-1996, making this a RARE LIMITED PRODUCTION MODEL! The Bobbed Hammer is an ULTRA-DESIRABLE feature!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: SF-VI
Serial: SV4733
Date of Manufacture: 1996
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Mirrored Polished Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Ramp Blade Front / Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: BEAUTIFUL Genuine Stag Grips w/ Silver Colt Medallions.
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Colt had continued to make the "D" frame revolvers like the Detective Special on and off up until 1986 when they were discontinued "for the last time". In the mid-1990's Colt issued a short run of Detective Specials made from left over parts. These revolvers met with an enthusiastic reception from buyers, so Colt decided to develop an entirely new design small frame revolver to replace the too expensive to make old "D" frame series.
It's probable that Colt intended to make versions of the new gun with different barrel lengths, calibers, and adjustable sights, just as they had done with the old "D" frame. The new revolver was to have approximately the same frame and cylinder size and shape as the old "D" frames but would use the cheaper to make transfer bar safety-ignition system first used in the 1969 Colt Mark III series. Because the market preferred it, the new gun would be made of all stainless steel. The new gun was essentially a scaled down Colt King Cobra, but instead of the coil mainspring of the post-1969 Colt revolvers, the new gun would use the old "vee" spring of the "D" frame guns, with the upper leg powering the hammer and the lower leg simply resting on the frame to provide tension. It's likely that Colt used the old "vee" spring to prevent having to radically alter the short grip frame to allow use of a long coil mainspring. The transfer bar system uses a spring loaded firing pin in the frame. This new design frame was given the designation "SF-VI". No parts other than grips will interchange with the older "D" frame guns. The SF-VI had what was possibly the lightest double action trigger ever used on a production revolver. In fact, the trigger was so light, some users had problems with the trigger not resetting fast enough, causing "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 given the catchy name "Colt SF-VI" meant to mean "Colt Small Frame-Six Shot" although Colt didn't use that name. The reason for the odd name was to prevent 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 Special's 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 a very few with a 4 inch barrel. Grips were copies of the rubber Pachmayr "Compac" grips.
These replicas were made by Vintage Industries for Colt and came with gold or silver Colt medallions. The finish was satin brushed stainless steel or bright polish. Caliber was .38 Special, and the gun was rated for use with +P ammunition with the caution that +P ammunition would accelerate wear. The SF-VI was made from 1995 to 1996 only.
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory labeled Colt case and the manual/factory paperwork pictured above and is in 100% FLAWLESS CONDITION showing no evidence of 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.
Model: SF-VI
Serial: SV4733
Date of Manufacture: 1996
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Mirrored Polished Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Ramp Blade Front / Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: BEAUTIFUL Genuine Stag Grips w/ Silver Colt Medallions.
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Colt had continued to make the "D" frame revolvers like the Detective Special on and off up until 1986 when they were discontinued "for the last time". In the mid-1990's Colt issued a short run of Detective Specials made from left over parts. These revolvers met with an enthusiastic reception from buyers, so Colt decided to develop an entirely new design small frame revolver to replace the too expensive to make old "D" frame series.
It's probable that Colt intended to make versions of the new gun with different barrel lengths, calibers, and adjustable sights, just as they had done with the old "D" frame. The new revolver was to have approximately the same frame and cylinder size and shape as the old "D" frames but would use the cheaper to make transfer bar safety-ignition system first used in the 1969 Colt Mark III series. Because the market preferred it, the new gun would be made of all stainless steel. The new gun was essentially a scaled down Colt King Cobra, but instead of the coil mainspring of the post-1969 Colt revolvers, the new gun would use the old "vee" spring of the "D" frame guns, with the upper leg powering the hammer and the lower leg simply resting on the frame to provide tension. It's likely that Colt used the old "vee" spring to prevent having to radically alter the short grip frame to allow use of a long coil mainspring. The transfer bar system uses a spring loaded firing pin in the frame. This new design frame was given the designation "SF-VI". No parts other than grips will interchange with the older "D" frame guns. The SF-VI had what was possibly the lightest double action trigger ever used on a production revolver. In fact, the trigger was so light, some users had problems with the trigger not resetting fast enough, causing "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 given the catchy name "Colt SF-VI" meant to mean "Colt Small Frame-Six Shot" although Colt didn't use that name. The reason for the odd name was to prevent 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 Special's 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 a very few with a 4 inch barrel. Grips were copies of the rubber Pachmayr "Compac" grips.
These replicas were made by Vintage Industries for Colt and came with gold or silver Colt medallions. The finish was satin brushed stainless steel or bright polish. Caliber was .38 Special, and the gun was rated for use with +P ammunition with the caution that +P ammunition would accelerate wear. The SF-VI was made from 1995 to 1996 only.
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory labeled Colt case and the manual/factory paperwork pictured above and is in 100% FLAWLESS CONDITION showing no evidence of 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.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
