Colt DS-II .38 Special 2-inch Stainless Revolver (1997) - 6-Shot, DA/SA, Fixed Sights
This Colt DS-II is a late-1990s, small-frame stainless revolver built with the SF-VI action and chambered in .38 Special. Made in 1997, it features a 2-inch barrel, six-shot fluted cylinder, and brushed stainless finish throughout. It comes with its Colt factory case and manual, and the box end label identifies the model as SD1020.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Colt factory blue plastic hard case with end label (Model SD1020)
- Colt Double Action Revolvers safety and instruction manual
The DS-II is the stainless, small-frame successor to the Detective Special, using Colt’s SF-VI action. This example is a six-shot .38 Special with a compact 2-inch barrel, delivering classic Colt double-action/single-action operation with a transfer bar safety system.
Construction is all stainless steel, including the frame, barrel, and fluted cylinder, with a brushed stainless finish for a clean, durable appearance. The barrel features a solid rib, partial underlug, and an ejector-rod shroud.
Sights are fixed: a ramped front sight paired with a milled topstrap groove rear notch for a low-profile, snag-resistant setup. The revolver wears black checkered rubber grips with the Colt logo on a round-butt frame for a secure hold.
Controls and handling are straightforward, with a smooth trigger and an exposed hammer with a serrated spur. Factory markings include "COLT .38 DS-II" and ".38 SPECIAL CTG." on the barrel and the Rampant Colt logo on the frame. The factory box end label confirms model SD1020: Colt 38 DS-II, .38 Special, 2-inch, stainless steel.