silicosys4
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My spying eyes have found this for sale. Unfortunately I know nothing about these, despite owning a Detective special and being a fan. From what I can find, this was the last gasp of the Detective Special, made for only a few years in the late '90's. Most were 2", a few were in 3", and very rare ones were made with a 4" barrel. I can see that the more common 2" versions are collectible and go for decent money, around $1200-$1500 in LNIB shape. This one is a bit unique in that the shop thats selling it bought it as part of a closing shop sale by another shop, so the gun is literally NIB. Not like new in box, but literally has never been sold or transferred.
They want a lot for it though. $2200.
Also available as NIB, never transferred, is a 2" version for $1500.
I can't decide if that's a reasonable price for a rare variant of an already rare and collectible piece. The 2" version I have no interest in, as I already have a blued 2" Detective special with the shrouded barrel.
What say you?
They want a lot for it though. $2200.
Also available as NIB, never transferred, is a 2" version for $1500.
I can't decide if that's a reasonable price for a rare variant of an already rare and collectible piece. The 2" version I have no interest in, as I already have a blued 2" Detective special with the shrouded barrel.
What say you?