COLT DETECTIVE SPECIAL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH

FACTORY BOX. Cal. 38 Spl. S# A12399. Bbl. 3". Detective Special double action revolver mfg. by Colt in 1969. Left side of bbl. is marked with the model and cal. designations, with Colt's 2 line address marked across the right. Left side of frame is marked with the Rampant Colt logo and "VP" proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt silver medallion checkered wood grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original non-matching factory box. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some scattered handling marks overall, with a dragline on the cyl. Mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some smoothing to the checkering, with the right grip exhibiting a repaired break at the rear of the panel. Factory box exhibits moderate exterior wear from handling and storage, with some separation at a few corners, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (24-992/MLW). CURIO. $600-900.