Colt Detective Special Second Issue .38 Special, 2" Blued D-Frame Revolver (1960)
This 1960 Colt Detective Special Second Issue is a classic D-frame, six-shot snub-nose revolver chambered in .38 Special. It features a polished blued carbon-steel finish, a 2" barrel with a serrated rib and matted topstrap, and checkered walnut service stocks with silver Colt medallions. Its fixed sights, unshrouded knurled ejector rod, and Colt Positive Safety Lock align with the hallmark Second Issue configuration.
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: This firearm is in great shape. There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- Colt Detective Special Second Issue revolver
Built on Colt’s compact D-frame, this six-shot snub offers a balance of capacity and concealability. The Second Issue configuration is evident in its fixed rear groove, integral ramp front sight, and the classic Colt-pattern rearward-pull cylinder latch.
The polished blued carbon-steel frame, cylinder, and 2" barrel present a cohesive finish. The barrel carries factory markings "DETECTIVE SPEC." over ".38 SPECIAL CTG." The topstrap and barrel rib are matted/serrated to reduce glare along the sighting plane.
Controls and handling details include a serrated trigger face, exposed hammer for double-action/single-action operation, and an unshrouded, knurled ejector rod. The Colt Positive Safety Lock provides an added internal safety feature consistent with factory design of the period.
Ergonomics are anchored by checkered walnut service stocks with silver Colt medallions on a round-butt frame. The left frame shows the Colt Rampant Pony logo, and the revolver was made in the United States in 1960.