Colt SF-VI .38 Special Stainless 2-Inch 6-Shot DA/SA Revolver (1996) - Short-Run, Pre-DS-II Variant
This Colt SF-VI is a small-frame, stainless steel .38 Special revolver from 1996, produced during the model's short 1995-1996 run before it was renamed the DS-II. It features a 2-inch barrel, 6-round cylinder, and factory +P rating. SF-VI-marked examples are a discrete, relatively scarce sub-variant with modernized internals distinct from earlier D-frame guns.
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 consistent with light handling.
What's Included
- Colt factory hard case (blue plastic clamshell)
- Colt factory instruction manual
The SF-VI pairs a compact 2-inch stainless steel barrel with a shrouded ejector rod and a brushed/satin stainless frame and cylinder. Fixed sights are integral, with a ramped front and square-notch rear for a clean, snag-resistant profile. The factory black wraparound checkered rubber grips feature Colt medallions and a molded "COLT" banner.
It operates in double-action/single-action and includes a transfer-bar safety. The revolver uses a smooth-faced trigger and an exposed hammer with a checkered spur for confident manual cocking when desired.
Built in the United States during the 1990s, the SF-VI introduced modernized small-frame lockwork. Parts generally do not interchange with earlier D-frame Detective Specials (except grips), underscoring the internal updates Colt implemented for this series.
Produced only in 1995-1996 before the model was renamed DS-II, SF-VI-marked examples represent a short-run, identifiable sub-variant. This 1996 example falls within the era associated with the SV-prefix serial range and is factory-rated for .38 Special +P.