R reb1254 New member May 28, 2005 #1 My Colt Detective Special is a vintage 1940 version, SN# 471xxx. Which generation Detective Special would that be? 1st, 2nd, etc. and what is the difference? Thanks. Attachments Colt .38 open.jpg 65.6 KB · Views: 136 Colt .38 side view.jpg 69.1 KB · Views: 199 Last edited: May 29, 2005
My Colt Detective Special is a vintage 1940 version, SN# 471xxx. Which generation Detective Special would that be? 1st, 2nd, etc. and what is the difference? Thanks.
M Majic New member May 28, 2005 #2 1st generation will have the long grip frame. 2nd generation will have the shorter grip frame. 3rd generation will have the shrouded ejector rod. Your DS is a first generation model.
1st generation will have the long grip frame. 2nd generation will have the shorter grip frame. 3rd generation will have the shrouded ejector rod. Your DS is a first generation model.
