what year was this revolver produced?

bk40 · January 5, 2001, 08:10 PM

I'm in the process of purchasing a Colt Detective Special. The present owner tells me it was made in the '70s but he's not sure of the exact year. All the info I have to go on is this pic-

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...583&p=36970907

and the serial #, 8791xx

I'd appreciate any help towards dating this sweet looking revolver.

citizen · January 5, 2001, 09:22 PM

I KNEW that little gem would find a new home....

Was tempted to adopt it myself!

Daniel Watters · January 5, 2001, 10:06 PM

The serial dates to 1965.

bk40 · January 6, 2001, 01:27 AM

Daniel, not doubting you or the year 1965... lets just say I'm as confused as ever! Its not a big deal about the year as I'd just like to have the info for my records. Thanks for your time.

ps- citizen, for once I was the early bird

sw627pc · January 6, 2001, 08:35 AM

BK,

My book also says 1965.

bk40 · January 6, 2001, 05:14 PM

Daniel and sw627pc, thanks very much for the info. Only reason I was a litte skeptical was the present owner thought his friend bought the DS in '75 or '76. Ooops, wrong decade

January 5, 2001, 09:22 PM	#2
citizen Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2000 Posts: 796	Colt..... I KNEW that little gem would find a new home.... Was tempted to adopt it myself! __________________ ILLEGITIMI NON CARBORUNDUM NRA, GOA, AOC Ignorance can be cured, Stupid is forever Life is too short for dial-up

January 6, 2001, 08:35 AM	#5
sw627pc Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2000 Posts: 453	BK, My book also says 1965. __________________ Bob C. NRA Patron USN (Ret)

January 5, 2001, 08:10 PM	#1
bk40 Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 1999 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,004	I'm in the process of purchasing a Colt Detective Special. The present owner tells me it was made in the '70s but he's not sure of the exact year. All the info I have to go on is this pic- http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...583&p=36970907 and the serial #, 8791xx I'd appreciate any help towards dating this sweet looking revolver.

January 5, 2001, 10:06 PM	#3
Daniel Watters Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 1999 Location: USA Posts: 644	The serial dates to 1965.

January 6, 2001, 01:27 AM	#4
bk40 Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 1999 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,004	Daniel, not doubting you or the year 1965... lets just say I'm as confused as ever! Its not a big deal about the year as I'd just like to have the info for my records. Thanks for your time. ps- citizen, for once I was the early bird

January 6, 2001, 05:14 PM	#6
bk40 Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 1999 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,004	Daniel and sw627pc, thanks very much for the info. Only reason I was a litte skeptical was the present owner thought his friend bought the DS in '75 or '76. Ooops, wrong decade