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Colt Detective Special

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Colt Detective Special by Colt

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Technical Specifications

Type Revolver
Country of origin United States
Manufacturer Colt
Produced First Series: 1927–1946 · Second Series: 1947–1972 · Third Series: 1973–1986 · Fourth Series: 1992–1996
Variants Fitz Special · Banker's Special · Commando Special · SF-VI/DS-II · Colt Magnum Carry
Weight 21 oz
Length 6+3/4 in for the 2 in barrel · 7+3/4 in for the 3 in barrel
Barrel length 2 in · 3 in
Cartridge .32 New Police · .38 New Police · .38 Special
Action Double-action
Feed 6-round cylinder

Data from Colt Detective Special (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: CC BY-SA 2.0 — Stephen Z.

Compatible Calibers (1)

.38 Special
Pistol
Bullet: 8.89mm
Case: 25.58mm
.38 SPL

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