Colt 38 Detective Special Info needed

[Bunnykid68]

Does anyone have any idea how much an older Colt 38 detectives special might be worth? I have an opportunity to pick one up from a friend for about $250. I have only seen a small picture of it so I cannot say how nice or bad it is. Any speculation from anyone familiar with Colts is greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Alan

 

[shooter521]

If it's in even reasonably good condition, that's a smoking deal.

Summit Gun Broker recently had a batch of police trade-in Detective Specials that sold anywhere from $300 to $350.

 

[k12lts]

I sold one a couple of years ago that was made in the mid 70s and was in very good shape for $350.

If the gun is in decent condition that's a great price.

 

[BigMatt]

Buy it!!!

 

[Bunnykid68]

Thanks for all the quick responses. Will get to see it in real life this afternoon. Will let everyone know how it turns out.

 

[kblazer87]

I would buy it for that and I am a cheapskate.

 

[Bisley Man]

Does anyone have any idea how much an older Colt 38 detectives special might be worth? I have an opportunity to pick one up from a friend for about $250. I have only seen a small picture of it so I cannot say how nice or bad it is. Any speculation from anyone familiar with Colts is greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Alan

Stoeger Gun Trader's Guide says(2007) Detective Special First Issue(1926-1946) EX, cond$415, Good$311. 2nd issue(1947-1972)Ex $420 good $304 3rd issue(1973-1984) Ex $409 good $3054th issue (1993-1995) ex $456 good $305 If it has the original box add $50,IMO I'D BUY IT..NOW!!!

 

[m82mike]

Buy it! I still carry my 2nd Gen model, but am going to retire it to the safe soon after all these years. Maybe start packing a LCR.

If you don't buy it from your buddy, I'll buy it!

Mike

 

[451_Detonics]

While we wait for the happy "I bought it" update how about a little Detective Special porn. I have been carrying this 1st generation for over 30 years. It recently got new rosewood grips to go with the factory shroud I had installed years ago to make it more pocket friendly.

 

[indyartisan]

Sounds like a fair price for a great gun. Buy it.

 

[BigMatt]

I'll add to the porn... This is my carry piece.

 

[Bunnykid68]

I ended up paying a little more then I wanted. $310. Got it in a package deal with a Ruger Blackhawk .357. $620 for both. Will get pics up as soon as go figure out how to post pics.

 

[csm47362]

I'll add to the porn... This is my carry piece.

Makes me wish I had not sold this one....Now you need a T-grip on it!!

 

[451_Detonics]

Tried a T-Grip on mine...didn't care for the feel. The shroud however was the best mod ever, during the winter my D.S. lives in my coat pocket.