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Colt Pre-Detective Special .38 Special, 2" barrel - Collector's Information Serial Number 352187

T. Grunewald Collection

Colt Pre-Detective Special Square Butt Serial Number 352187 with 2" barrel - Nickel finish with medallion mother of pearl stocks.  This revolver was one of two shipped with nickel finish and checkered wood stocks to Sutcliffe Company, Louisville, Kentucky on March 5, 1928.   This work was processed on Colt Factory Order Number 13293/50.  The Colt medallion mother of pearl stocks presently on this revolver were there when it was recently located.

Colt Pre-Detective Special Square Butt Serial Number 352187 with 2" barrel - pictured in correct factory box with historical letter.

 

Left side Pre-Detective Special style barrel marking.
 

.38 SPECIAL

Correct period box with Nickel/Wood end label.

Colt Pre-Detective Special Square Butt Serial Number 352187 - right side mother of pearl stock.

Right side of the barrel is unmarked, note early style front sight and short ejector rod.

Right side view of cylinder.

Rear of cylinder.

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