The Colt Detective Special in .38 Special with 2-inch barrel, one of the most historically significant snubnose revolvers ever produced. The first commercially successful small-frame double-action revolver marketed specifically for plainclothes and concealed carry use. Type: Revolver Action: Double-Action Caliber: .38 Special Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1927, USA Weight: 21 oz Overall length: 6.75" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Law Enforcement, Concealed Carry, Collecting, carry, defense, collecting