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Lettered 1930 Colt Detective Special - Early Square Butt
Guns International #: 103317080 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Detective Special - .38 Special Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodealou
Member Since: 7/23/19
First Name: Matthew
State: Minnesota
Zip: 55437
Country: United States
Phone: (612) 440-6347
Total Number of Listings: 8
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Gun will be shipped once payment clears. Tracking will be provided.
Payment Types Accepted: Money Order, Certified Check, GunTab
Description:
Introduced in 1927, the Detective Special was the first short-barreled revolver produced with a modern swing-out cylinder designed to be chambered for higher-powered cartridges such as the .38 Special. This example is a first issue square butt, Detective Special that was manufactured in 1930. It shipped to Shapleigh Hardware in St. Louis, Missouri in January of 1931. These hard to find square butt revolvers were only made until 1933. The original blue finish has minor scratches and surface imperfections that one would expect to see in a lightly used 95 year old gun. The markings remain clear and distinct. There is minor high edge wear throughout, including minor muzzle wear. There is a scratch on the left side of the gun just below the cylinder and a small area of pitting on the right side just above the trigger. The grips are in good shape. The bore is bright with strong rifling. The trigger pull is smooth and the cylinder locks up tight. Includes the Colt Archives letter only. NO box or other paper. This Colt would be a great addition to any Colt collection or for home defense.
If you have a C&R license, I am happy to ship directly to you. If you don't have a C&R license, the gun will have to be shipped to your FFL. The gun will be shipped UPS Next Day Air, with insurance, for $45. I offer a 3 day inspection period. If you are not satisfied, please return it in the same condition, unfired. Buyer is responsible for paying the return shipping and insurance.
I accept money orders, certified checks, or we can complete the transaction via GunTab(paypal for guns with a 3% fee). Money orders and checks require a 5 business day clearing hold before the gun ships.
Price: $1,375.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38 Special
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Detective Special
Serial Number: 401951
Barrel Length: 2
Finish: Blue