Colt Detective Special Second Issue .38 Special, 2-inch, Blued, 6-Shot DA/SA Revolver (1960)
This 1960 Colt Detective Special Second Issue is a compact, six-shot .38 Special built on Colt's D-frame with a 2-inch barrel and blued steel construction. It features classic fixed sights, anti-glare serrations, and checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions, reflecting the hallmark details that define this model.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Colt Detective Special Second Issue .38 Special revolver
Built in the USA in 1960, this Second Issue Detective Special pairs a 2-inch barrel with a six-round fluted cylinder in a compact D-frame format. The blued steel frame, cylinder, and receiver present the classic Colt appearance associated with post-WWII production.
The sighting setup is straightforward and durable, with a ramped, serrated front sight and a fixed square-notch rear milled into the topstrap. Anti-glare serrations on the topstrap and barrel rib support a clean sight picture under varied lighting.
The DA/SA action features a smooth trigger face, a smooth double-action pull, and a crisp single-action break. An exposed, checkered hammer spur provides positive control for single-action cocking.
Notable rollmarks include "DETECTIVE SPEC." over ".38 SPECIAL CTG." on the barrel and the Colt rampant pony on the frame. The cylinder retains the classic unshrouded ejector rod with a knurled head, and the serial number location is on the crane.
Ergonomics are true to the D-frame lineage, with a round-butt profile and checkered walnut grips adorned with Colt medallions. The compact size and fixed-sight configuration make this revolver a quintessential example of the Detective Special Second Issue.