Colt 38 Detective Special - The Firearms Forum

ord623 · 04-06-2006, 05:49 PM

I have a colt 38 detective special that I inherited from my great grandfather. It is a B431 series weapon that I believe is from 1971. It has a 2" barrel and a six round cylinder. It is all original. There is light pitting overall in the finish from years of storage and neglect. It's seems to be fully functional although it has not been fired in over a decade. Unfortunately there is a piece missing from the right side handle and a crack in the left side. I was wondering if someone could give me an appoximate vale of the piece and if I would be better off replacing the handles or selling as all original. I'm not sure that I'd ever sell it but I'd appreciate any info that anyone has.
Thanks

Xracer · 04-06-2006, 06:30 PM

Hi Ord623......welcome to TFF.

No reason not to replace the grips on your Dick Special. They're pretty cheap and will enhance the appearance of your gun: http://www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd....rSuperSKU=&MC=

Blue Book value:

80% - $250
70% - $200
60% - $185

ord623 · 04-06-2006, 09:40 PM

Thanks X. I think that I'll start looking for a set of grips. Get it cleaned up and set it back. Even if it's never used again it's a piece of my family. Thanks for the info.

04-06-2006, 05:49 PM	#1
ord623 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3	Colt 38 Detective Special I have a colt 38 detective special that I inherited from my great grandfather. It is a B431 series weapon that I believe is from 1971. It has a 2" barrel and a six round cylinder. It is all original. There is light pitting overall in the finish from years of storage and neglect. It's seems to be fully functional although it has not been fired in over a decade. Unfortunately there is a piece missing from the right side handle and a crack in the left side. I was wondering if someone could give me an appoximate vale of the piece and if I would be better off replacing the handles or selling as all original. I'm not sure that I'd ever sell it but I'd appreciate any info that anyone has. Thanks -->

04-06-2006, 06:30 PM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Colt 38 Detective Special Hi Ord623......welcome to TFF. No reason not to replace the grips on your Dick Special. They're pretty cheap and will enhance the appearance of your gun: http://www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd....rSuperSKU=&MC= Blue Book value: 80% - $250 70% - $200 60% - $185

04-06-2006, 09:40 PM	#3
ord623 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3	Re: Colt 38 Detective Special Thanks X. I think that I'll start looking for a set of grips. Get it cleaned up and set it back. Even if it's never used again it's a piece of my family. Thanks for the info.