Colt Detective Special

hoosierman · 01-05-2017, 06:32 PM

I picked this one up back in 1990. I didn't need another 38 special but a fellow at work needed $ 200 like right now and asked me to be his pawn broker. We agreed that if the loan wasn't repaid in six months I would keep the gun. He wasn't into guns so he told me to just keep it. It was my edc prior to switching to a Model 10-7. I cant believe what these are selling for now. Here's a couple of pics. Rich.

COLT DETECTIVE SPECIAL THIRD GEN. 1974

daytime dave · 01-06-2017, 02:24 AM

Those are fine revolvers. I think you would do well in the pawn business.

That's a nice example of a great every day carry gun. If I remember correctly, it will take the model 10 speed loaders too!.

44s Rock · 01-06-2017, 06:49 AM

My first gun "purchase" was a Detective special, great gun!

bearcatter · 01-06-2017, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 44s Rock

My first gun "purchase" was a Detective special, great gun!

I got close, sort of. My first gun purchase was a snub Ruger Speed-Six in .38. A Colt DS was in the case, but pretty worn and $25 more. I passed on it, and that became the start of a long list of Rugers.

I wonder what percentage of people had a snub revolver as a first gun? I've known several.

north country gal · 01-06-2017, 08:09 AM

With you on the Model 10. A few years, back, bought one of the current production S&W Classic series Model 10 and, have to say, it was a joy to shoot. One I should have kept, but this time around, I'll try to find a pre lock 10.

Can't say I'm in that percentage that had a snubbie as a first carry gun. For me, carrying has been mostly about woods guns and in that category, I've actually carried Ruger single actions more than anything else.

Terry_P · 01-06-2017, 08:12 AM

I had a chance to get a NIB stainless Det Spl in the late 90's from a gunsmith I did business with (before cancer got him) for $ 300. Passed and have kicked myself every since.

That is a fine looking snub.

deputy125 · 01-06-2017, 11:28 AM

very nice...........

gunjunkie · 01-06-2017, 12:50 PM

I'm pretty sure that's what Barney Fife carried in the later episodes, after he moved to Raleigh and made Detective.

Terry_P · 01-06-2017, 01:32 PM

Private Eye Joe Mannix carried one.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Gunner Forum Discussions
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Colt 38/357 1911	KimberLover	Gun Talk	11	12-30-2016 11:48 PM
Colt System 27 45acp	hoosierman	Semi Auto Pistols	9	12-30-2016 03:49 PM
Colt Bankers Special 38S&W caliber	hoosierman	Double Action Revolvers	5	12-24-2016 06:44 AM
Derringer Cobra .38 Special	ifithitu	Gun Talk	16	10-25-2016 02:46 PM
Another SP101, this one in 38 Special	north country gal	Range Reports	14	09-19-2016 07:18 AM

01-06-2017, 02:24 AM	#2
daytime dave Senior Member Joined: Mar 2015 From: Upstate NY Posts: 462	Those are fine revolvers. I think you would do well in the pawn business. That's a nice example of a great every day carry gun. If I remember correctly, it will take the model 10 speed loaders too!.

01-06-2017, 06:49 AM	#3
44s Rock Senior Member Joined: Jan 2009 From: Far Western WA. Posts: 10,830	My first gun "purchase" was a Detective special, great gun!

01-06-2017, 08:09 AM	#5
north country gal Senior Member Joined: Jan 2013 From: northern wisconsin Posts: 5,997	With you on the Model 10. A few years, back, bought one of the current production S&W Classic series Model 10 and, have to say, it was a joy to shoot. One I should have kept, but this time around, I'll try to find a pre lock 10. Can't say I'm in that percentage that had a snubbie as a first carry gun. For me, carrying has been mostly about woods guns and in that category, I've actually carried Ruger single actions more than anything else.

01-06-2017, 08:12 AM	#6
Terry_P Super Moderator Joined: Apr 2008 From: Where it's warm Posts: 10,368	I had a chance to get a NIB stainless Det Spl in the late 90's from a gunsmith I did business with (before cancer got him) for $ 300. Passed and have kicked myself every since. That is a fine looking snub.

01-06-2017, 11:28 AM	#7
deputy125 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Texas Posts: 6,150	very nice...........

01-06-2017, 12:50 PM	#8
gunjunkie Senior Member Joined: Jan 2014 From: Texas Panhandle. Posts: 3,788	I'm pretty sure that's what Barney Fife carried in the later episodes, after he moved to Raleigh and made Detective.

01-06-2017, 01:32 PM	#9
Terry_P Super Moderator Joined: Apr 2008 From: Where it's warm Posts: 10,368	Private Eye Joe Mannix carried one.

Colt Detective Special

coltdetectivespecialforum