Colt Detective Special Second Issue .38 Special Revolver, 2-Inch Blued, 1975
This Colt Detective Special Second Issue stands out as a compact, six-shot .38 Special with a 2-inch tapered barrel and high-polish blued finish. Built on the Colt D-frame, it features the classic unshrouded ejector rod, DA/SA operation, and fixed sights. Manufactured in 1975 in the United States, it carries correct Colt rollmarks and the Rampant Pony on the left frame.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use. Please refer to the pictures for a complete view of the condition.
What’s Included
- Colt Detective Special Second Issue revolver chambered in .38 Special
The Second Issue configuration is identified by its unshrouded ejector rod and 2-inch tapered barrel, paired with a six-shot fluted cylinder. The compact D-frame design provides a balanced profile while maintaining full six-round capacity in .38 Special.
Construction is all carbon steel, including the barrel, frame, and cylinder, with a high-polish blued finish. Checkered wood grips complement the classic Colt look, and the exposed hammer supports both double-action and single-action operation.
Sighting is straightforward and durable: a fixed ramped front blade with a serrated rear face and a fixed rear notch integral to the topstrap. The cylinder rotates clockwise and is released by Colt’s left-side, rearward-sliding latch.
Markings include "DETECTIVE SPEC. .38 SPECIAL CTG." on the barrel, the Colt Hartford, CT address on the right side of the barrel, and the Colt Rampant Pony on the left frame. The serial on the crane/yoke carries an M-prefix, consistent with the observed configuration details.