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Colt Colt Detective Special .38 Special 2-inch
The Colt Detective Special was the first short-barrel double-action revolver specifically designed for plainclothes detective and undercover use. Its 2-inch barrel and compact D-frame made it concealable under a jacket while retaining a 6-round cylinder. Used extensively by FBI agents, plainclothes police, and military CID throughout the Cold War era.
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- Type
- Revolver
- Action
- Double-Action
- Caliber
- .38 Special
- Capacity
- 6
- Introduced
- 1927
- Origin
- USA
- Status
- Discontinued
- Platform
- Colt D-Frame
Chamberings
Specifications
- Weight (unloaded)
- 21 oz
- Overall length
- 6.75"
- Barrel options
- 2-inch
- Era
- Cold War
- Law enforcement
- Yes
- Intended use
- Law Enforcement
Documents
No manual on file yet.
FAQs
- How much does the Colt Colt Detective Special .38 Special 2-inch weigh?
- The Colt Colt Detective Special .38 Special 2-inch weighs 21 oz (1.3 lb) unloaded.
- What caliber is the Colt Colt Detective Special .38 Special 2-inch?
- The Colt Colt Detective Special .38 Special 2-inch is chambered in .38 Special.
- When was the Colt Colt Detective Special .38 Special 2-inch introduced?
- The Colt Colt Detective Special .38 Special 2-inch was introduced in 1927 in USA and is discontinued.
- What is the capacity of the Colt Colt Detective Special .38 Special 2-inch?
- The Colt Colt Detective Special .38 Special 2-inch has a capacity of 6.
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