Kramer Krazy
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All these recent posts about Colt Detective Specials had me itching to find one. Actually, I've been casually watching them since they reintroduced them in 1993....or was it '91 or '92? Anyway, I have found several of the newer ones with the shrouded extractor, but I stumbled across one about 4 months ago that is older (without the shroud). I looked at it last Friday and thought about it over the weekend. I picked it up today.
I estimate it to be about 70% and the original hammer has been replaced (I was given the original hammer assembly with the gun). It was replaced because the firing pin is chewed up, as it looks like someone took a file to it. The replacement hammer is not bobbed, but the original one is. The serial number is "B406xx", and it also came with the original wood grips. I was curious if any of you know what year this thing was made? I've been looking at a bunch of older Colt revolvers over the last few months, and when I saw this one at $275, after seeing several newer ones in the $450-$575 range, I figured I'd grab this one. It cleaned up really well, and I can't wait to shoot it.....So, anyone know the date of manufacture for this? Thanks.
I estimate it to be about 70% and the original hammer has been replaced (I was given the original hammer assembly with the gun). It was replaced because the firing pin is chewed up, as it looks like someone took a file to it. The replacement hammer is not bobbed, but the original one is. The serial number is "B406xx", and it also came with the original wood grips. I was curious if any of you know what year this thing was made? I've been looking at a bunch of older Colt revolvers over the last few months, and when I saw this one at $275, after seeing several newer ones in the $450-$575 range, I figured I'd grab this one. It cleaned up really well, and I can't wait to shoot it.....So, anyone know the date of manufacture for this? Thanks.