[DRDave]

Did you guys see the Quigley engraved DS that sold on GB last Sunday? Wish I'd had the scratch, cause I sure had the itch.

 

[Macdone1]

Did you guys see the Quigley engraved DS that sold on GB last Sunday? Wish I'd had the scratch, cause I sure had the itch.

Just took a look. Definitely a gem!

 

[mic214]

I scored a nice set of Post 66’ Agent grips for my DS from another member here on the forum. They fit great and feel awesome! Now I to need to find a grip adaptor and maybe another hammer, so I can dehorn it for proper pocket carry:

 

[Scottz63]

That looks much better with the original style smaller wood grips. IMO anyways.

 

[mic214]

I scored a BK grip adapter from a member on another forum. It fits great and really fills the hand nicely!

 

[LT.M]

 

[jmshunts]

Here is my 1981 Electroless Nickel Detective Special.

 

[bklynirish]

'73 Colt Detective Special I picked up today. You'd beat me with it if I told you how much I paid.

Added her to the rest of them.

 

[Scottz63]

Very nice '73!

 

[JoeDice]

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My first DS! Got her last week and couldn't be happier.

Beautiful Blueing 😍🥰

 

[NotSoPolicePositive]

Recently bought (and overpaid due to a bidding war I had to win) for this 1934 first model Detective Special.

Pictured here with a 1949 Detective Special

 

[grizzlywinmag]

Here is my 1981 Electroless Nickel Detective Special.
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This is nice. I hadn’t known til now that Colt offered the DS in E-nickel! I’m partial to this finish, along with the earlier satin nickel.

 

[g27racing]

This is nice. I hadn’t known til now that Colt offered the DS in E-nickel! I’m partial to this finish, along with the earlier satin nickel.

The E-Nickel is not all that plentiful. They are out there but not a lot of them. I have one or two of them stuffed in the safe somewhere.

 

[SnidelyWhiplash]

E-nickel is an outstanding finish...superior to stainless steel in some respects.

 

[Scottz63]

I have never owned an E-nickel finished gun. I'm guessing the are much less likely to show fingerprints and easier to keep looking good?

 

[snakeman99]

The E-Nickel guns have a tough finish, but can loose some of their "satin" appearance with repeated cleaning over time...

 

[SnidelyWhiplash]

What I've seen with some Colt e-finish guns is that some are polished better than others prior to the e-nickel being applied and it gives a more "frosted" look to them. That frosted look starts to get polished smooth from holster wear after a time. I have a Lawman Mark III 4" like that...the finish is shiny around the sides of the muzzle from such wear.

My 4" Python that has the e-nickel finish has no such problem...Colt did a beautiful job of finishing it...but I would expect that with a Python.

 

[Python.357]

Here's my 1952 (2nd Issue) DS, with original box and paperwork. Great little revolver, and perfect if you're a Film Noir fan (Bogart, E.G. Robinson, Cagney, et al)!

 

[Hootch56]

That 1952 DS has per-war grips and frame. Interesting.

 

[Python.357]

That 1952 DS has per-war grips and frame. Interesting.

Are you sure about the grips and frame? According to both Colt and to Proof House, the s/n (615251) dates to 1952 for a Detective Special. It also has the 2nd Issue modified front sight. Someone once said that it should be wearing Coltwood grips, but the walnut are just fine with me!