I was gave a Bianchi holster by a friend for a revolver I have never seen in person; Colt Detective Special 3" barrel. Appears they made them in 2 different versions as the older one did not have a barrel shroud and the newer versions did have a shroud. I was talking to a longtime Colt collector last night and he said they were slightly scarcer than hens teeth! Low and behold I did a internet search and found numerous pictures and even found one for sale with a starting bid of $1200 so they do exist! Anyway I am sure the holster I have is even harder to find than the 3" Colt but if you so happen to find one they are a perfect fit for the new Smith & Wesson Model 63 with the 3" barrel and Hi-Vis sights which is why he gave me the holster in the first place. Anyone on this forum own the Colt Detective Special 3" and care to share any history and production #'s and years made? Pictures would be enjoyed by all I am quite sure! Thanks!
Colt Detective Special 3"
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Dframe
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I own several in both configurations. The three inch was produced for years but in limited numbers. Personally I think the late model (shrouded) is one of the most finely balanced short barreled revolvers in existance
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Good Loawrd, gentlemen, where are the pictures?!
The only pictures I found were on Google LOL! I was beginning to think they were even more scarce than I had been told. I have been to a lot of gun shows in my time and I have never seen a Colt Detective 3" barrel in person!
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Nice pic. Good example of a late model. Too bad someone sawed off the hammer spur.
I have a shrouded ejector rod 3" DS. It came from the factory with a 2". Maybe 20 years ago Sportsmen's Guide had new 3" barrels on sale for something like $22. I bought one and a pistols it installed it for me.
As Dframe said one of the finest balanced short barrel revolvers.
As Dframe said one of the finest balanced short barrel revolvers.
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I think quite a few Detectives were modified just like that. I've seen two or three myself.
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