This gives you a search box in the lower left corner of the screen in most browsers. Marked on the cover 1981 colt industries operating corp. This is a list of resources a colt owner may find useful for further research on colt firearms, the colt. Browse all new and used colt revolvers detective special for sale and buy with confidence from guns. Colt model agent, cobra, detective special diamondback fac manual. The only really detailed gunsmithing and repair manual on these colt revolvers ever printed. Please contact our customer support representatives for the most up to date information at 18003310852 ext. The brown cardboard box and styrofoam insert with manuals is included along with one magazine. The colt detective special was an american dasa revolver first produced in. Colt diamondback detective special agent police positive. The colt police positive special was the police positive with a lengthened frame and cylinder to allow using longer, more powerful cartridges like the. Key identifying features of a genuine factory fitz detective special are that they were all made prior to wwii, the high quality checkering on top of the hammer and the colt verified proof stamp of a vp in a. Colt double action revolvers modern for sale and auction. The colt detective special rendered fine service for decades as either a backup gun for uniformed police officers or as a primary weapon for plainclothes detectives.
It has the original owners manual with notes from when it was purchased in 1995. How do you get owners manual for colt government 380. Colt pistols and revolvers for firearms collectors detective special. Does that price sound right or is that on the high side. A derivative of the old colt police positive, it was produced to meet the market demand for a gun that was easily concealed. Colt detective special military wiki fandom military wikia. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. This was his plain clothes primary and his off duty gun. Colt junior 25 acp pistol factory instruction manual not an original. The fitz special was the precursor to the modern snubnosed revolver and specifically the prototype for the colt detective special, the first production twoinch snubnosed revolver. Find colt old model detective special revolver parts and schematics today with numrich gun parts. This operator s manual describes the colt cobra revolver and includes information on its features. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database.
Factory original colt python pistol manual 357 magnum 38 special part no. Colt double action revolvers modern local deals, national for. The revolver offers excellent accuracy, balance, and controllability. Colt model junior 25 acp owners manual reproduction. At that time, they recommended the gun be returned to the factory for inspection, and possible frame replacement. Disassembling a colt detective special to modify the hammer. Made with quality scans of original with correct colors and like weight paper. Colt colteer 122 operating instructions and safety manual. Browning, has been one of the worlds most popular side arms. Browse all new and used colt revolvers detective special for sale and buy with confidence from guns international.
The colt detective special is a carbon steel framed doubleaction shortbarreled revolver, and is an example of a class of firearms known to gun enthusiasts as snubnosed, snubbies, or belly guns. Is it ok to dryfire a 1974 vintage colt detectives special. Incorporates a full length, snag free, ejector shroud and interchangeable front sight on the barrel. This colt was in service for several decades and the firearm is plentiful, that explains why they are not to expensive to find on the market. General information the colt government model 1911ai semiautomatic pistol, designed by john m. This covers the older colt action revolvers like the detective special. Also have a ton of ak stuff, mags, ammo, accessories, etc. I have an agent that i bought new in 1984, looks just like yours. This manual describes revolvers in the colt model d line, whether or not they are in curent production, it gives you information to help you use yours safely. Colt d frame revolvers, detective special, diamondback, agent, cobra, police positive, viper sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new. During this time, colt did not have enough replacement workers to perform the high gloss bluing that was a standard on all of their revolvers. An excellent example of a first model colt detective special in.
Oct 06, 20 during this time, colt did not have enough replacement workers to perform the high gloss bluing that was a standard on all of their revolvers. One of the local law enforcement agencies in my town still issues snubnosed. Even after the introduction of the detective special in 1927, fitz continued to make custom revolvers for special clientele. A few weeks ago, we held a poll here at lucky gunner lounge to find out what kind of content you guys were most interested in seeing. It is a 3rd generation model being manufactured between 1973 to 1986. Colt police positive revolver service manuals, cleaning. Jun 01, 2019 looking to trade for a colt detective special blued in very good to mint condition. Colt patent firearms manufacturing company incorporated hartford 15, connecticut, usa. Slight aging of the original is printed for an authentic look. The first issue was manufactured from 1926 to 1972 and is quite collectible. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks. The second, made in 1993, featured a barrel shroud and neoprene grips.
The police positive special was the model that colt would use for all small frame revolvers up until the last of them were discontinued in 1995. The gun remains in very good condition with just a little wear at the muzzle and a slight turn line. Use the up and down arrows to move from one selection to the next. Outside condition has 2 small creases and a small smudge under o of python on front cover. This instruction manual should always accompany this pistol. Colt automatic pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial. For colt detective special, diamondback, agent, police positive, cobra, viper. Colt model agent, cobra, detective special diamondback fac manual reproduction. This users manual should always be kept available for reference and should accompany the firearm if transferees to another party.
Laser sights for colt pistols official crimson trace. Browse a wide selection of gun holsters perfect for concealment, duty, tactical, and competitive shooting needs. These were so popular, colt put the detective special back into production until 1995. Im a smalltime collector, so let me know what youre interested in trading for. These later guns were exactly like the 1973 model, except for using pachmayr compac rubber grips instead of the walnut combat grips. This is a colt detective special chambered for the. The only really detailed gunsmithing and repair manual on these colt. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. The five most important concealed carry guns of all time. Colt old model detective special revolver parts numrich. However, this manual does not tell you how to fix or repair the colt police positive revolver, these manuals just show and explain how to correctly take the colt police positive revolver completely apart the right way the first time and ever time. As posted above, its an aluminum framed detective special. Sell your colt detective 38 for free today on gunsamerica.
This colt is in excellent condition with your normal light handling marks. Like the browning manuals from last week, i am sharing my collection of colt firearm manuals in the event you buy a gun and dont have a manual. As the name detective special suggests, this model revolver was used as a concealed weapon by plainclothes police detectives. Oct 12, 2015 shooting and discussing the classic colt detective special. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks pdf free download links. In 1993 colt made a short run of detective specials from left over parts. Gunsmithing the colt double action revolvers the purpose of this section is to make the colt owner aware of the pitfalls of opening up his colt and attempting to do his own repairs, and to offer advise on what repairs to undertake and what to leave to genuine colt qualified experts. I am listing a really hard little vintage colt manual to findit is the special instructions manual this manual was used in pythons. Sale pending 1974 colt detective special, nickel finish. Colt model automatic 25 acp owners manual reproduction. The gun appears perfect to holster wear or scratches. Popperts obsolete gun parts parts popperts gun parts. The colt detective special was an american dasa revolver first produced in 1927 as a shortened version of the police positive special handgun. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models.
Colt revolvers detective special for sale guns international. Made by colt s manufacturing company, this model revolver, as the name detective special suggests, was intended to be a concealed weapon used by plainclothes police detectives. Press the plug inward with the index finger of the right hand or butt of magazine. Apr 14, 2016 this is a colt detective special chambered for the. Its basically a roundbutted police positive special chambered in. Lot 6 colt manuals lawman python ar15 gold cup government model 380 series 70. The colt detective special was the first revolver issued to french customs agents, meant to replace the old browning 1022 and mab d pistols. Colt police positive revolver service manuals, cleaning, repair. The colt detective special is a gun thats been around more than long enough to collect social security. After removing magazine, look to see that there is no cartridge left in the chamber. Government and military publications to search for a particular word on a webpage hold down your control key ctrl while pressing the f key.
Python, detective special, official police, diamondback, agent, first model trooper, police. The colt detective special was first produced in 1927 and last produced in 1995. This manual is a must have if no service manual is available. Turn barrel bushing to the right until the plug is. This revolver has seen less than fifty rounds fired.
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To solve this, colt opted to perform an easier parkerizing job on select models of their guns and give them a different name. It comes with the orange gun bag as shown in the photos. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. This operators manual describes the colt cobra revolver and includes information on its features. The fitz colt has been copied many times by gunsmiths and gun owners, and the fitz colt detective special has been counterfeited. Colt diamondback detective special agent police positive cobra viper d frame manual, repair stations list and colt letter. There are a lot here, some 46 different pdf manuals, so it may take a second to load. Colt mk ivseries 80 and 90 pistolsowners manual copy. All downloadable content is subject to change and is provided here for reference purposes only. By continuing to browse our website you agree to our use of cookies. Colt detective special wikipedia republished wiki 2. Indeed, it is a typical example of the periods armament that, even today, fits gun digests honored definition of one good gun. Colt detective, commando special, diamond back, police positive, agent, cobra, viper manual add to favourites.
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