Colt Detective Special
| Manufacturer: | Colt |
| Model: | Detective Special |
| Calibre: | .38 Special |
| Firearm Length: | 6.7 inches |
| Barrel Length: | 2.1 inches |
| Color: | Silver Brown |
| Origin: | USA |
| Materials: | wood, Nickel, |
| Initial date of manufacture: | 1927 |
| Popular from | 1927 to 1986 |
Colt’s Detective Special was simply a condensed version of the Police Positive and was first introduced in 1927. When it was introduced, the Detective Special was unlike any other concealable weapon available; being a premium swing-out, 6-shot revolver made to accommodate large rounds. Sporting a short-barrel and a rounded butt this class of gun was traditionally popular for use as a concealed weapon by plain-clothes police. As a widely used backup weapon, Colt produced an estimated 1.5 to 2 million Detective Specials from 1927 until production ceased in 1986 with many model variations.
This model is nickel plated.
