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RARE Factory Engraved 1958 Colt Detective Special w/ box and paperwork
Guns International #: 103451419 Seller's Inventory #: 55880
Category: Colt Revolvers - Detective Special - Colt Revolvers - Custom Shop
Seller's Information
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Seller: Johnsonsguns
Member Since: 8/15/18
First Name: John
Last Name: Sprague
State: Michigan
Zip: 49221
Country: United States
Phone: (517) 265-2545
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 94
Total Number of Listings: 789
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: All major credit cards
Description:
This is an extrememly rare Colt detective special .38 special revolver. Per Colt archives, this was shipped to A.B. Shorb in Milan, MI in October 1958. It is confirmed to have been factory engraved with deluxe engraving. It has a 2" barrel with blue finish. Serial number 664515. Inlcudes box however it is not in great condition.
In the Book of Colt Firearms by R.Q. Sutherland and R.L. Wilson, they state that from 1941-1971 only an estimated 50 Colt Detective Specials received factory engraving. This exact model gun that was shipped in 1959 (1 year newer) with exact same engraving sold by Rock Island in Decemeber 2025 sold for $41,125 per thier .
$35,000...will entertain offers
Buyer pays shipping and insurance
Price: $35,000.00
Handgun Caliber: .38 Special
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Detective Special
Serial Number: 664515
Barrel Length: 2
Condition: Like New