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. The colt detective special is a gun thats been around more than long enough to collect social security. The second, made in 1993, featured a barrel shroud and neoprene grips. I am listing a really hard little vintage colt manual to findit is the special instructions manual this manual was used in pythons. Made with quality scans of original with correct colors and like weight paper. Incorporates a full length, snag free, ejector shroud and interchangeable front sight on the barrel. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks. 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.
It is a 3rd generation model being manufactured between 1973 to 1986. Sale pending 1974 colt detective special, nickel finish. Even after the introduction of the detective special in 1927, fitz continued to make custom revolvers for special clientele. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks pdf free download links. An excellent example of a first model colt detective special in. All downloadable content is subject to change and is provided here for reference purposes only. One of the local law enforcement agencies in my town still issues snubnosed. The sixshot colt detective special was the standard issue sidearm of crime wing inside hong kong police force, only to be replaced by sig sauer p250 after multiple years of use. Colt automatic pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial colt pistols, colt revolvers, colt firearms and accessories. How do you get owners manual for colt government 380 pocketlite.
These later guns were exactly like the 1973 model, except for using pachmayr compac rubber grips instead of the walnut combat grips. The five most important concealed carry guns of all time. Colt diamondback detective special agent police positive cobra viper d frame manual, repair stations list and colt letter. I have an agent that i bought new in 1984, looks just like yours. General information the colt government model 1911ai semiautomatic pistol, designed by john m. Browse a wide selection of gun holsters perfect for concealment, duty, tactical, and competitive shooting needs. 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. The gun remains in very good condition with just a little wear at the muzzle and a slight turn line. The bore, chambers and rifling are excellent, no rust or pitting. This manual is a must have if no service manual is available. Colt police positive revolver service manuals, cleaning, repair. Hey guys,i had a colt detectives special transferred to me from a retired ny cop who wanted to buy something more modern. Colt double action revolvers modern local deals, national for. This was his plain clothes primary and his off duty gun.
This revolver has seen less than fifty rounds fired. This users manual should always be kept available for reference and should accompany the firearm if transferees to another party. Is it ok to dryfire a 1974 vintage colt detectives special. Colt model agent, cobra, detective special diamondback fac manual. 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 diamondback detective special agent police positive. Slight aging of the original is printed for an authentic look. Introduced in 1927, the detective special was one of the first. Colt colteer 122 operating instructions and safety manual. At that time, they recommended the gun be returned to the factory for inspection, and possible frame replacement. Lot 6 colt manuals lawman python ar15 gold cup government model 380 series 70.
The fitz colt has been copied many times by gunsmiths and gun owners, and the fitz colt detective special has been counterfeited. 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 ar15 22lr conversion manual add to favourites. How do you get owners manual for colt government 380. This instruction manual should always accompany this pistol. Colt detective, commando special, diamond back, police positive, agent, cobra, viper manual add to favourites. The gun appears perfect to holster wear or scratches. This is a colt detective special chambered for the. There are a lot here, some 46 different pdf manuals, so it may take a second to load.
By continuing to browse our website you agree to our use of cookies. Colt junior 25 acp pistol factory instruction manual not an original. In 1993 colt made a short run of detective specials from left over parts. Colt revolvers detective special for sale guns international. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. 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. 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. Find colt old model detective special revolver parts and schematics today with numrich gun parts.
Colt model automatic 25 acp owners manual reproduction. Browning, has been one of the worlds most popular side arms. The revolver offers excellent accuracy, balance, and controllability. The brown cardboard box and styrofoam insert with manuals is included along with one magazine. Vintage colt single action army revolver owners manual. Colt automatic pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial. Government and military publications to search for a particular word on a webpage hold down your control key ctrl while pressing the f key. Disassembling a colt detective special to modify the hammer. 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. Who has an owners manual for a colt detective special. Colt patent firearms manufacturing company incorporated hartford 15, connecticut, usa. Browse all new and used colt revolvers detective special for sale and buy with confidence from guns international. Colt detective special military wiki fandom military wikia.
The first issue was manufactured from 1926 to 1972 and is quite collectible. The colt detective special was an american dasa revolver first produced in. Colt police positive revolver service manuals, cleaning. Factory original colt python pistol manual 357 magnum 38 special part no. After removing magazine, look to see that there is no cartridge left in the chamber. The colt police positive special was the police positive with a lengthened frame and cylinder to allow using longer, more powerful cartridges like the. The colt cobra is a singledouble action stainless steel compact revolver. It has the original owners manual with notes from when it was purchased in 1995. The only really detailed gunsmithing and repair manual on these colt.
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. Jun 01, 2019 looking to trade for a colt detective special blued in very good to mint condition. The only really detailed gunsmithing and repair manual on these colt revolvers ever printed. 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. Does that price sound right or is that on the high side. This gives you a search box in the lower left corner of the screen in most browsers.
Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. For colt detective special, diamondback, agent, police positive, cobra, viper. This covers the older colt action revolvers like the detective special. Python, detective special, official police, diamondback, agent, first model trooper, police. Browse all new and used colt revolvers detective special for sale and buy with confidence from guns. The colt police positive special is a excellent firearm, it was used by law enforcements all over the united states of america. Remove the magazine by pressing the magazine catch. Turn barrel bushing to the right until the plug is. Also have a ton of ak stuff, mags, ammo, accessories, etc.
To solve this, colt opted to perform an easier parkerizing job on select models of their guns and give them a different name. Its basically a roundbutted police positive special chambered in. The colt detective special was an american dasa revolver first produced in 1927 as a shortened version of the police positive special handgun. But xlnt condition colt instruction manual for colt gold cup national match mk ivseries 70. Colt model agent cobra detective special diamondback fac manual reproduction. Sell your colt detective 38 for free today on gunsamerica. 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 pistols and revolvers for firearms collectors detective special. This operator s manual describes the colt cobra revolver and includes information on its features. 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. Colt model agent, cobra, detective special diamondback fac. This colt is in excellent condition with your normal light handling marks.
A derivative of the old colt police positive, it was produced to meet the market demand for a gun that was easily concealed. Colt mk ivseries 80 and 90 pistolsowners manual copy. This is a list of resources a colt owner may find useful for further research on colt firearms, the colt. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Colt model agent, cobra, detective special diamondback fac manual reproduction.
Marked on the cover 1981 colt industries operating corp. 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. Outside condition has 2 small creases and a small smudge under o of python on front cover. Press the plug inward with the index finger of the right hand or butt of magazine. Laser sights for colt pistols official crimson trace. Colt double action revolvers modern for sale and auction. Colt detective special wikipedia republished wiki 2. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. Colt old model detective special revolver parts numrich. Use the up and down arrows to move from one selection to the next.
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. Please contact our customer support representatives for the most up to date information at 18003310852 ext. 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. Popperts obsolete gun parts parts popperts gun parts.
Oct 12, 2015 shooting and discussing the classic colt detective special. It comes with the orange gun bag as shown in the photos. These were so popular, colt put the detective special back into production until 1995. Colt detective special wikimili, the free encyclopedia. This operators manual describes the colt cobra revolver and includes information on its features. Im a smalltime collector, so let me know what youre interested in trading for. 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. As posted above, its an aluminum framed detective special.