The Colt Detective Special is a compact double action/single action revolver chambered in .38 Special, built on Colt's D-frame. Introduced in 1927, the Detective Special established a long legacy as a preferred sidearm for plainclothes law enforcement officers, private investigators, and civilians seeking a reliable concealed revolver. The model went through several evolutionary changes over its decades of production. Early examples featured a rounded front sight and an exposed ejector rod, while later production incorporated a ramp front sight, and a shrouded ejector rod housed within a full length underlug beneath the barrel.

This example was manufactured in 1972 and features a 2 inch barrel with a blued finish. The revolver is fitted with checkered walnut grips, a ramp front sight, and a shrouded ejector rod. Sights consist of the ramp front and a rear sight integral to the top strap. No original box or accessories included.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Colt's Manufacturing Company
• Model: Detective Special
• Date of Manufacture: 1972
• Caliber: .38 Special
• Action: Double action/single action
• Barrel Length: 2 inches
• Frame: D-frame, steel
• Finish: Blued
• Grips: Checkered walnut
• Sights: Ramp front, rear integral to top strap
• Capacity: 6 rounds