How much is a Colt Official Police 38 special worth?

COLT COLT 38 SPECIAL pistol PRICE AND HISTORICAL VALUE A COLT COLT 38 SPECIAL pistol is currently worth an average price of $1,577.06 new and $852.77 used . The 12 month average price is $1,427.27 new and $967.66 used.

What frame is a Colt Detective Special?

The Colt Detective Special is a six-shot, carbon steel framed, 2″ barreled, double-action revolver, and the first example of a class of firearms known as “snubnose revolvers”.

What caliber is a Colt Army Special?

38 caliber
38 caliber. In 1908 Colt introduced a sleek and modernized revolver they dubbed the Army Special, which in the powerful (for the time) and popular . 38 Special quickly became the issue service revolver of many departments.

Where is the serial number on Colt Detective Special?

The easiest way of finding out what series of Detective Special you have is to search the serial number of your revolver (found on the frame, visible when the cylinder is open) through Colt’s website for free.

What’s the difference between a 38 long colt in a 38 special?

38 Long Colt originally had a hollow based bullet that would expand to grab the rifling. 38 Long Colt can be fired in a . 38 Special, as can the newer loadings of the . 38 Short Colt with a standard lubricated pistol bullet.

What’s the value of a Colt 38 Special?

The new value of a COLT 38 SPECIAL pistol has risen $441.98 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,437.51 . The used value of a COLT 38 SPECIAL pistol has risen $225.92 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,088.98 .

When did the Colt 38 police come out?

This used Colt Official Police is a 6-shot revolver which fires the .38 SPL round. It has a 6″ barrel and blued finish. This pistol was manufactured in 1963 per serial number. (read more)

What’s the price of a 1975 Colt Detective?

38 Spl. 1975 Colt Detective Special 2 Inch *DESIRABLE NICKEL FINISH* PRICE: $855.00 MANUFACTURER: Colt

How can I find out what my Colt is worth?

Know what your Colt firearms are worth with this up-to-date 76-page .PDF download from the Standard Catalog of Firearms. Plus! Commemorative values and Colt Value Tracker!