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Mint 1962 Colt Detective Special nickel 2” barrel Second Issue Mother-of-Pearl (MOP) grips Guns International #: 101714955 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Colt Revolvers - Detective Special - .38 Special Revolvers Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Say When! Company: Doc Holliday's Pistol Emporium Member Since: 9/15/15 State: Texas Zip: 75002-8025 Country: United States Phone: (214) 799-3023 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Shipment after check payment clears Payment Types Accepted: Personal Check, Cashiers Check, Money Order About Us: “Forgive me if I don’t shake hands! Description: Rare absolutely MINT condition 1962 Colt Detective Special - Second Issue .38 Special snub nose revolver The "Gold Standard" in small defensive revolvers with: Flawless factory original nickel finish in 99.99% condition 2-Inch Barrel Long Grips (found ONLY on 1st & 2nd issue Detective Specials) In 1966 the grip frame was changed to the same short, "stubby" frame as the Colt Agent to simplify production (source: "coltfever" on the internet). Please see comparison picture next to blue finish Short Grip 1977 Colt Agent revolver with factory hammer shroud Grooved Hammer Grooved Trigger Lengthened Ejector Rod Post-War "Bald" Cylinder Release Brilliantly iridescent genuine Mother-of-Pearl (MOP) aftermarket grips Most detailed & AWESOME engraved Rampant Colt logo I've EVER seen! Source: "coltfever" on the internet: The Detective Special, Second Issue: After World War Two Colt began making minor changes to it's line of guns including the Detective Special. Among other changes was to change the old cylinder retention system from an interlocked screw and stud to a spring and plunger under a cap screw. The front sight was changed from the old style "half moon" to a ramped sight with a serrated rear face to improve the sight picture and had a wider pedestal on the bottom of the sight. Later the front sight was made wider and the pedestal was deleted. To match the wider front sight the rear sight groove was widened. The shape of the hammer spur was changed and it was grooved instead of checkered. The trigger was grooved instead of checkered, and the checkering on the cylinder release was deleted. The ejector rod was lengthened. During the late 1940's into the 1950's the grips were reddish brown plastic called "Coltwood". Later Colt went back to checkered American Walnut with silver Colt medallions. At this time, Colt began assigning letter codes to their frames, and the small frame series was designated as the Colt "D" frame. Prior to this, the Detective Special was referred to only as a Police Positive Special frame. The guns as made from 1947 to 1965 are the Second Issue series. Shipping cost is $100 to your FFL in the lower 48 states. Please call or text (214) 799-3023 with any questions. Thanks for your interest.     SOLD Handgun Caliber: .38 Special Manufacturer: Colt Model: Detective Special - Second Issue Serial Number: 813095 Chambers: 6 Condition: Like NEW! Metal Condition: 99.99% Bore Condition: Excellent Action: Double Action Finish: Flawless factory original nickel Weight: 21-ounces Sights: Fixed Manufacture Date: 1962 Extras: Rare MINT condition Case: No box, docs or tools Item Location: Allen, Texas 75002