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1929 Colt Detective Special, 2nd Year Gun W/Colt letter Shipped to LA CA., Boxed
Guns International #: 102007837 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Detective Special - .38 Special Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: Ten Below Firearms
Company: Ten Below Firearms
Member Since: 9/29/17
First Name: jerry
Last Name: woodstrom
State: Minnesota
Country: United States
Phone: (651) 303-7769
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 189
Total Number of Listings: 2996
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Postal Money Order, Bank Check, Personal Check, Layaway
About Us: Vietnam Vet owned and operated.
Description:
The first issue Detective Special debuted in 1927 and was produced until the late 1940s. It was very similar in design and power to the Fitz Special prototype, but without some of the more radical changes. As with many Colt guns in the 1900s, the naming of the firearms in certain series was clever and highly geared at marketing (snake guns are a perfect example). Using the name “detective” was geared towards appealing to police detectives of the time and it went in-line with the law enforcement naming system of the gun series.
The gun was originally used by plain clothes policemen and detectives allowing them to carry a pocket pistol to bring in to undercover operations, but the small firearm also gained popularity with other professions. Taxi drivers, small store owners, and mobsters took a liking to the petite pistol for close range protection. As with any small arm, people who had a need for covert protection or a small gun with big firepower were bound to take a liking to it.
This gun shipped in November 1928 to a company in Los Angeles California and remains an honest true survivor. Everything appears to be original to the gun, grips, finish, barrel etc. The factory Blued finish remains at 95% or better with some small darker spots on cylinder and a few on frame. No pitting or rust ever, shiny bore with strong rifling. Grips checkering remain sharp to the hand and in amazing condition wearing Silver Colts Ramparts medallions. This old girl has led a pampered life. Colt Archive letter accompanies the gun as does the factory box with paperwork. Born before the big stock market crash in 29 and present for all those crazy prohibition gangster years along with the big depression. Gotta love these old American Colts.
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God Bless America from a proud American, and a Viet Nam Vet , thankful for our freedoms.. paid for by the Blood ,Sweat and Tears of our brave men and women in uniform.
Ten Below Firearms is a Veteran owned and operated business. We specialize in out of production models of high quality firearms.
We love to ship! If you are out of state or can't make it to our store, just give us a call! Handguns normally ship for $30 and Long guns for $40 to $65 for extra length long guns. That's 2-3 day USPS Priority shipping, Delivery conformation and with tracking number. Optional Postal insurance is additional $1.70 per $100 and highly recommended.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38 Special
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Detective Special
Serial Number: 976512
Barrel Length: 2 inch
Chambers: 6
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Action: Da/SA
Finish: Blued
Sights: Fixed
Manufacture Date: 1929
Case: Factory box
Item Location: Mn