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colt detective special

zspeed130
I have two Colt Detective specials that I have acquired over the last two years. My main problem is how do i know what issue it is? I have one nickel and one blue. both have the full lug so that rules out the first issue. Is there any tell tale signs I should look for. Thanks in advance for any help.
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  • zspeed130
    I'm considering making a purchase on a Colt Detective Special and was curious if the price was decent. The firearm was made in the mid-seventies according to the owner, but I do not have the serial number. It is a 2" chrome plated model at about 95% finish and has wood Colt grips. The only finish wear is on the tip of the muzzle and the trigger guard. The gentleman who owns it is a retired officer and claims this was carried for a short period. I assume as a back-up piece. Included in the sale is the original box as well as all documentation from the Colt factory, as well as the shipping container it was delivered in. The asking price is $400.00.
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  • Herschel
    Post the serial numbers here or email them to me and I will tell you the year of manufacture. <hsgarner@tds.net>
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  • zspeed130
    Serial #'s 977162 and870841.The first one has y1 under the serial # and the second one p9,Any idea what this means? Thanks so much for the help!!
    ZSD
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  • Herschel
    #977162 - made in 1968 It should have a D prefix.

    #870841 - made in 1965

    These dates are from Colt's Dates of Manufacture by R. R. Wilson
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  • zspeed130
    Thanks again! No D prefix though?
    ZSD
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  • nmyers
    I would guess that they would sell for around $200 each. With that much wear, they aren't really collectible.

    New in the box, they could bring $1,000 each....but, they are what they are.

    Neal
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