What year is my Colt Detective Special?

The Colt Detective Special was first produced in 1927 and last produced in 1995. A derivative of the old Colt Police Positive, it was produced to meet the market demand for a gun that was easily concealed….Dating Your Colt Detective Special.

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R (suffix)	1977-1978
S (prefix)	1978

What model was the Colt Detective Special?

The Detective Special uses a slightly smaller frame than the Colt Official Police or Smith & Wesson Model 10 (K-Frame) revolvers, but is larger than the five-shot Smith & Wesson Model 36/Model 38/Model 42 (J-frame) revolvers….Colt Detective Special.

Detective Special
Sights	Fixed open sights

Where is the serial number on a Colt revolver?

Colt revolvers often have the number on the crane and the frame adjacent to the crane. Charter Arms revolvers generally have the serial number on the right side of the frame just above the trigger. Serial numbers are generally located on the frame, often on the right side.

Is there a Colt 38?

38 Long Colt, also known as . 38 LC, is a black powder cartridge introduced by Colt’s Manufacturing Company in 1875. In 1892, it was adopted as a standard military pistol cartridge by the United States Army for the Colt M1892 revolver. The metric designation for the .

Is a 38 special double-action?

The Smith & Wesson® M&P® Bodyguard 38 is a 5-shot, +P rated, double-action revolver chambered in . 38 Special. The revolver employs an aluminum cylinder frame with an integrated barrel/ejector rod shroud, and the cylinder is made of PVD-coated stainless steel.

Where is the serial number on a 9 mm?

Locate the Gun Serial Number Typically the serial number can be found on the handle, slide, trigger guard or receiver.

What is a colt letter?

A Colt Historical Letter has been universally recognized as the last word in authenticating the background of a Colt handgun or longarm. It is a prestigious addition to any Colt that “letters out,” and it is also considered an investment in firearms collecting.

Is the Detective Special a good gun?

Shooting the Detective Special isn’t the most pleasant of experiences. Despite the eye-catching bluing and walnut grips (typical of old school Colts), the shooting doesn’t match up. Yes, the trigger is very nice and smooth in double action. Thumbing the hammer back is smoother than most slicked up S&Ws and Rugers.

What is a colt Viper?

The Colt Viper was a variation of the Colt Cobra produced with a 4″ barrel and in . 38 Special caliber. Produced in 1977 which makes this a rarity among the Colt Snakes. Condition: Retains most of the finish throughout with very faint cylinder drag.

Is 38 Colt the same as 38 Special?

38 LC differ in case length, bullet diameter, weight, and design and are not interchangeable; however, modern production . 38 SC ammunition is now loaded with a smaller, internally-lubricated bullet which can be fired from firearms chambered in . 38 LC or . 38 Special.