The colt detective special was first produced in 1927 and last produced in 1995. Jun 01, 2019 looking to trade for a colt detective special blued in very good to mint condition. The colt detective special was an american dasa revolver first produced in. Colt trooper 38 special with holster, nice colt trooper 38 special with custom holster. A derivative of the old colt police positive, it was produced to meet the market demand for a gun that was easily concealed. Colt police positive special takedown or disassemble. Oct 12, 2015 shooting and discussing the classic colt detective special.
View our selection of laser sights for colt pistols. When i reassembled the colt, it functioned like a new gun, and using a stone to smooth out the parts helped out, the only draw back is the mainspring assembly is not adjustable like the modern weapons however this colt has a smooth trigger pull now. The police positive was very popular, and it and a shortbarreled version called the detective special remained in production until the 1980s. This manual is a must have if no service manual is available. Colt mk ivseries 80 and 90 pistolsowners manual copy.
I am quoting as i do not have an owners manual for my dick special, from memory. Nice rohm 38 special 6shot revolver, large frame, solid and good condition, i have a new in box taurus pt247 g2 compact 9mm for sale or trade. This is a colt detective special chambered for the. As the name detective special suggests, this model revolver was used as a concealed weapon by plainclothes police detectives. The sixshot colt detective special was the standard issue sidearm of crime wing inside hong kong police force, only to be replaced by sig sauer p250 after multiple years of use. Browning, has been one of the worlds most popular side arms.
In their more recent owners manuals, colt authorized. Colt model agent, cobra, detective special diamondback fac manual. Colt detective special revolver parts numrich gun parts. This colt is in excellent condition with your normal light handling marks. The bore, chambers and rifling are excellent, no rust or pitting. The question is although i am not sure of the correct term, it does not have a thumb cock the part you place your thumb on to cock the gun. Colt automatic pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial. Colt colteer 122 operating instructions and safety manual. Im just wondering what i should expect to pay for one in 100% condition, nib.
Introduced in 1927, the detective special was one of the first. Colt pistols and revolvers for firearms collectors detective special. They do recommend return to colt for inspection after 3000 rounds. Please visit the website and check out what the great folks who support us have to offer. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Python, detective special, official police, diamondback, agent, first model trooper, police. There is some kind of disconnect between the representative you spoke with and colts official position published in owners manuals as well as elsewhere.
I inherited a few guns from my dad and one of them is a 38 detective special, nickel plated, very nice imo. But xlnt condition colt instruction manual for colt gold cup national match mk ivseries 70. The colt detective special is a carbon steel framed doubleaction shortbarreled revolver, and is an example of a class of firearms known to gun enthusiasts as snubnosed, snubbies, or belly guns. It comes with the orange for sale by dynamic munitions on gunsamerica 982698142. Colt police positive revolver service manuals, cleaning, repair. General information the colt government model 1911ai semiautomatic pistol, designed by john m. Colt revolvers detective special for sale guns international. Colt automatic pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial colt pistols, colt revolvers, colt firearms and accessories. Also have a ton of ak stuff, mags, ammo, accessories, etc. Find colt detective special revolver parts and schematics today with numrich gun parts. Ammo recomendation for my colt 38 detective special the. Receive offers and be intheknow about special events and new products when you sign up. It has the original owners manual with notes from when it was purchased in 1995. The colt detective special was the first revolver issued to french customs agents, meant to replace the old browning 1022 and mab d pistols.
Apr 14, 2016 this is a colt detective special chambered for the. Like the browning manuals from last week, i am sharing my collection of colt firearm manuals in the event you buy a gun and dont have a manual. Shooting and discussing the classic colt detective special. It is a 3rd generation model being manufactured between 1973 to 1986. These later guns were exactly like the 1973 model, except for using pachmayr compac rubber grips instead of the walnut combat grips. By continuing to browse our website you agree to our use of cookies. Matte stainless steel, smooth trigger, shrouded ejector rod, and ramp front sight. Please visit the website and check out what the great folks who. Read the instructions, warnings and cautions in this manual carefully before using this firearm. Factory original colt python pistol manual 357 magnum 38 special part no.
Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. In 1908 colt introduced the police positive revolver chambered for the. Remove the magazine by pressing the magazine catch. Detective special and cobra origins go back to 1926 when colt introduced a 2inchbarreled version of the popular police positive model called the police positive special.
Colt patent firearms manufacturing company incorporated hartford 15, connecticut, usa. The postwar version had a ramped and serrated front sight, a new shaped hammer with grooves, and the new cylinder retention system. This users manual should always be kept available for reference and should accompany the firearm if transferees to another party. In 1993 colt made a short run of detective specials from left over parts. Im a smalltime collector, so let me know what youre interested in trading for. These were so popular, colt put the detective special back into production until 1995.
There are a lot here, some 46 different pdf manuals, so it may take a second to load. Outside condition has 2 small creases and a small smudge under o of python on front cover. However, this manual does not tell you how to fix or repair the colt police positive revolver, these manuals just show and explain how to correctly take the colt police positive revolver completely apart the right way the first time and ever time. Marked on the cover 1981 colt industries operating corp.
This instruction manual should always accompany this firearm. Laser sights for colt pistols official crimson trace. M16 a1 owners manual original 1977 excellent condition 56 jammed. Colt model automatic 25 acp owners manual reproduction.
This revolver has seen less than fifty rounds fired. This colt detective special revolver comes with a colt factory box and the owners manual. Colt model agent, cobra, detective special diamondback fac manual reproduction. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. The only really detailed gunsmithing and repair manual on these colt revolvers ever printed. Sale pending 1974 colt detective special, nickel finish. Colt detective special military wiki fandom military wikia. Colt d frame revolvers, detective special, diamondback, agent, cobra, police positive, viper. Colt made several variations of the official police. Colt detective special 3 barrel 6 shot 38 special revolver dsii sd1030.
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