The police positive was very popular, and it and a shortbarreled version called the detective special remained in production until the 1980s. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Colt revolvers detective special for sale guns international. The postwar version had a ramped and serrated front sight, a new shaped hammer with grooves, and the new cylinder retention system. This manual is a must have if no service manual is available. When i reassembled the colt, it functioned like a new gun, and using a stone to smooth out the parts helped out, the only draw back is the mainspring assembly is not adjustable like the modern weapons however this colt has a smooth trigger pull now. Colt detective special military wiki fandom military wikia. The colt detective special is a carbon steel framed doubleaction shortbarreled revolver, and is an example of a class of firearms known to gun enthusiasts as snubnosed, snubbies, or belly guns. Colt trooper 38 special with holster, nice colt trooper 38 special with custom holster. Shooting and discussing the classic colt detective special.
The colt detective special was an american dasa revolver first produced in. There are a lot here, some 46 different pdf manuals, so it may take a second to load. Colt mk ivseries 80 and 90 pistolsowners manual copy. Outside condition has 2 small creases and a small smudge under o of python on front cover. Colt patent firearms manufacturing company incorporated hartford 15, connecticut, usa. Nice rohm 38 special 6shot revolver, large frame, solid and good condition, i have a new in box taurus pt247 g2 compact 9mm for sale or trade. Read the instructions, warnings and cautions in this manual carefully before using this firearm.
Find colt detective special revolver parts and schematics today with numrich gun parts. Please visit the website and check out what the great folks who support us have to offer. The sixshot colt detective special was the standard issue sidearm of crime wing inside hong kong police force, only to be replaced by sig sauer p250 after multiple years of use. Colt model automatic 25 acp owners manual reproduction. This instruction manual should always accompany this firearm. Colt automatic pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial. Also have a ton of ak stuff, mags, ammo, accessories, etc. Receive offers and be intheknow about special events and new products when you sign up. Colt made several variations of the official police. In 1908 colt introduced the police positive revolver chambered for the. The colt detective special was the first revolver issued to french customs agents, meant to replace the old browning 1022 and mab d pistols. Colt pistols and revolvers for firearms collectors detective special. The colt detective special was first produced in 1927 and last produced in 1995. This is a colt detective special chambered for the.
Factory original colt python pistol manual 357 magnum 38 special part no. As the name detective special suggests, this model revolver was used as a concealed weapon by plainclothes police detectives. But xlnt condition colt instruction manual for colt gold cup national match mk ivseries 70. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Colt police positive special takedown or disassemble.
M16 a1 owners manual original 1977 excellent condition 56 jammed. It is a 3rd generation model being manufactured between 1973 to 1986. The bore, chambers and rifling are excellent, no rust or pitting. This colt detective special revolver comes with a colt factory box and the owners manual. The question is although i am not sure of the correct term, it does not have a thumb cock the part you place your thumb on to cock the gun. Jun 01, 2019 looking to trade for a colt detective special blued in very good to mint condition. Im just wondering what i should expect to pay for one in 100% condition, nib. Colt detective special revolver parts numrich gun parts.
In 1993 colt made a short run of detective specials from left over parts. Python, detective special, official police, diamondback, agent, first model trooper, police. Matte stainless steel, smooth trigger, shrouded ejector rod, and ramp front sight. It comes with the orange for sale by dynamic munitions on gunsamerica 982698142. It has the original owners manual with notes from when it was purchased in 1995. Colt model agent, cobra, detective special diamondback fac manual. Introduced in 1927, the detective special was one of the first. Ammo recomendation for my colt 38 detective special the. These were so popular, colt put the detective special back into production until 1995. Laser sights for colt pistols official crimson trace.
Detective special and cobra origins go back to 1926 when colt introduced a 2inchbarreled version of the popular police positive model called the police positive special. Browning, has been one of the worlds most popular side arms. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. This colt is in excellent condition with your normal light handling marks. Colt automatic pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial colt pistols, colt revolvers, colt firearms and accessories. Oct 12, 2015 shooting and discussing the classic colt detective special. View our selection of laser sights for colt pistols. They do recommend return to colt for inspection after 3000 rounds. Please visit the website and check out what the great folks who.
Marked on the cover 1981 colt industries operating corp. General information the colt government model 1911ai semiautomatic pistol, designed by john m. Like the browning manuals from last week, i am sharing my collection of colt firearm manuals in the event you buy a gun and dont have a manual. By continuing to browse our website you agree to our use of cookies. Colt d frame revolvers, detective special, diamondback, agent, cobra, police positive, viper. A derivative of the old colt police positive, it was produced to meet the market demand for a gun that was easily concealed. In their more recent owners manuals, colt authorized. This users manual should always be kept available for reference and should accompany the firearm if transferees to another party. This revolver has seen less than fifty rounds fired.
However, this manual does not tell you how to fix or repair the colt police positive revolver, these manuals just show and explain how to correctly take the colt police positive revolver completely apart the right way the first time and ever time. Sale pending 1974 colt detective special, nickel finish. Colt police positive revolver service manuals, cleaning, repair. Colt colteer 122 operating instructions and safety manual. I inherited a few guns from my dad and one of them is a 38 detective special, nickel plated, very nice imo. There is some kind of disconnect between the representative you spoke with and colts official position published in owners manuals as well as elsewhere. Apr 14, 2016 this is a colt detective special chambered for the. Remove the magazine by pressing the magazine catch.