Colt Model .38 SF-VI .38 Special Stainless Double Action Only Revolver & BoxOur Assessment: The Detective Special has been very popular with law enforcement and civilians who carried a concealed revolver as it allowed for a 6-shot revolver in the same frame size as other revolvers which only offered a 5-round capacity. In the mid-1990s, Colt knew that everyone really wanted a stainless Detective Special and introduced the .38 SF-VI with a slightly different mechanism but with the same form-factor and 6-round capacity, made from stainless steel. The name was used to prevent confusion with the Detective Special revolvers still in the distribution pipeline, but would later change to the .38 DSII, or Detective Special 2. Despite the demand for a stainless Detective Special, the SF-VI and DSII apparently did not sell well enough for Colt, with the line being discontinued in 1998. This an example of the SF-VI which has a double action only mechanism and bobbed hammer. In excellent condition and with its original box, it is equally suited for carry or as a nice addition to a Colt revolver collection missing this piece of the Detective Special line.
Make: Colt
Model: .38 SF-VI (Small Frame, 6-Shot)
Serial Number: SV4733
Year of Manufacture: 1996
Caliber: .38 Special
Action Type: Double Action Only Swing-Out Cylinder Revolver
Barrel Length: 2"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a ramped blade integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch integral to the topstrap.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered black rubber with Colt logos and silver-colored Colt medallions. The grips have minor handling wear. The grips rate in about Fine-excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Matte Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The cylinder has a faint turn-line. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a blue plastic Colt case with a serial-matching sleeve.
CA LEGALITY: CA DEALER Transferable: NO, CA PPT: YES.
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