Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this incredible double-action revolver today for a penny start auction, the Colt DS-II! The DS-II is the successor to the Detective Special! The DS-II is the sister model to such classics as the Magnum Carry, SF-VI, & Detective Special!
The Colt DS-II is was ONLY manufactured for 1 year 1997-1998.
This example sports the ULTRA RARE 3" barrel!
The Colt DS-II is was ONLY manufactured for 1 year 1997-1998.
This example sports the ULTRA RARE 3" barrel!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: DS-II
Serial: 9754SV
Date of Manufacture: 1998
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 3" Full Lug
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front/Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Textured Synthetic
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Colt had introduced a new series of stainless steel small frame revolvers in 1995 to replace the last of the old "D" frame models. The first in the new series was the Colt SF-VI, so named to prevent confusion with the last of the "D" frames still in the distributor's pipeline. In 1996, with the last of the old guns out of the way, Colt changed the name of the SF-VI to the Colt DS-II. This is taken to stand for Colt "Detective Special Two", but Colt never used that designation, so the correct model name is the DS-II. The DS-II is built on the same "SF-VI" frame as the SF-VI model, and is in fact nothing more than the SF-VI with a new barrel stamp and a slightly thicker top strap to increase strength.
The DS-II was available with a 2 inch barrel and a very few 3 inch and 4 inch barrels. The caliber was .38 Special and was suited for use with +P ammunition with the caution that +P ammunition would accelerate wear. Finish was satin stainless or bright polish. The grips were an exact copy of the Pachmayr "Compac" grip that Colt had used for years. These new copies were made by Vintage Industries for Colt, and had a molded-on Colt banner and logo on the lower sides instead of Colt medallions as on the Pachmayr grips. The DS-II was only made from 1997 to 1998.
Condition and Contents:
This Colt ships with the original factory-labeled case and ALL contents 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: DS-II
Serial: 9754SV
Date of Manufacture: 1998
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 3" Full Lug
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front/Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Textured Synthetic
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Colt had introduced a new series of stainless steel small frame revolvers in 1995 to replace the last of the old "D" frame models. The first in the new series was the Colt SF-VI, so named to prevent confusion with the last of the "D" frames still in the distributor's pipeline. In 1996, with the last of the old guns out of the way, Colt changed the name of the SF-VI to the Colt DS-II. This is taken to stand for Colt "Detective Special Two", but Colt never used that designation, so the correct model name is the DS-II. The DS-II is built on the same "SF-VI" frame as the SF-VI model, and is in fact nothing more than the SF-VI with a new barrel stamp and a slightly thicker top strap to increase strength.
The DS-II was available with a 2 inch barrel and a very few 3 inch and 4 inch barrels. The caliber was .38 Special and was suited for use with +P ammunition with the caution that +P ammunition would accelerate wear. Finish was satin stainless or bright polish. The grips were an exact copy of the Pachmayr "Compac" grip that Colt had used for years. These new copies were made by Vintage Industries for Colt, and had a molded-on Colt banner and logo on the lower sides instead of Colt medallions as on the Pachmayr grips. The DS-II was only made from 1997 to 1998.
Condition and Contents:
This Colt ships with the original factory-labeled case and ALL contents 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 $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.
