You boys beat me to the rivet! The best-looking version of the DS/Cobra/Agent line in my opinion.
Colt Detective Special (price check)
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We have a '71 DS and am curious as to what VaTom
stated in a previous post.
Will RenWax that Colt and post a picture later.
When I was almost 10, my Dad's NYPD Detective buddy, put his Snub on the card table on top of a large denomination bill.
Is that real, I asked.
The gun or bill, he replied.
The gun, said I.
Received my first lesson with a real revolver.
Couldn't remember if it was a Colt or Smith.
After I bought the DS, about 12 or so years ago, and looked at it carefully, I remembered it was a Smith.
stated in a previous post.
Will RenWax that Colt and post a picture later.
When I was almost 10, my Dad's NYPD Detective buddy, put his Snub on the card table on top of a large denomination bill.
Is that real, I asked.
The gun or bill, he replied.
The gun, said I.
Received my first lesson with a real revolver.
Couldn't remember if it was a Colt or Smith.
After I bought the DS, about 12 or so years ago, and looked at it carefully, I remembered it was a Smith.
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This morning I took the Detective Special to the range with my winter switchover CCW pistol & wheel gun. Luckily I have plenty of .38spl target 130gr FMJ & 158gr LRN on hand. This little guy shot like a champ! All my shooting was at the 15yd line DA/SA at steel plates. Did better than I thought I would.
Doubtful that I'll CCW it, but never say never. Then of course another holster etc. Lol. .38spl +P is out of the question. I'll look into some 158gr SWC possibly if I get the urge. Again, appreciate all the accurate input/schooling that I was provided with before this purchase.
Doubtful that I'll CCW it, but never say never. Then of course another holster etc. Lol. .38spl +P is out of the question. I'll look into some 158gr SWC possibly if I get the urge. Again, appreciate all the accurate input/schooling that I was provided with before this purchase.
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VaTom
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Colt Lockwork Changes | The High Road
Reference to Colt changes - See the link above for a discussion
I do know that the official police was discontinued in 1969 as it was too expensive tp manufacture with the lock work used previously for many years. The older Colts were hand fitted lock work. They may have also changed from the V mainspring.
Reference to Colt changes - See the link above for a discussion
I do know that the official police was discontinued in 1969 as it was too expensive tp manufacture with the lock work used previously for many years. The older Colts were hand fitted lock work. They may have also changed from the V mainspring.
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Malysh
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"This assumes a .38 Special. Those in .32 and .38 NP will bring substantially more, especially those in .38 NP. Those are very unusual." D Walt
Colt D.S. 1952 Colt .38 New Police
Colt Cobra 1952 Colt .38 New Police, even more rare than the D.S. in this caliber. This one was owned by Gary H Peer, author of the book "The Colt Double -Action Snub-Nose (Pocket) Revolver", a definitive research book on the subject. As referenced on page 128 of his book.
Colt D.S. 1951/52 Colt .32 New Police with factory hammer shroud
Colt D.S. 1952 Colt .38 New Police
Colt Cobra 1952 Colt .38 New Police, even more rare than the D.S. in this caliber. This one was owned by Gary H Peer, author of the book "The Colt Double -Action Snub-Nose (Pocket) Revolver", a definitive research book on the subject. As referenced on page 128 of his book.
Colt D.S. 1951/52 Colt .32 New Police with factory hammer shroud
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I like to carry my late 50's Agent every once in a while. I feel like Sam Spade.
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I passed up a .32 DS about 20 years ago as I was a bit short on disposable income. Foolishly, I passed up one in .38 NP about 10 years back at a very good price. Not sure why I did that, no money issues at that time. I was never too interested in Agents and Cobras.
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I've had all three versions of the Detective Spl's and I prefer the action of the Gen 2 to be the best. I also prefer the feel of the Gen 3 with the square butt grips over the overs.
So if I could find a Gen 3 DS and a gun smith who can perform the Gen 2 trigger job on it, I would have the ultimate BUG.
So if I could find a Gen 3 DS and a gun smith who can perform the Gen 2 trigger job on it, I would have the ultimate BUG.
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