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Colt Detective SPL. 38 Spl. Value

Reddtv

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TX, USA

Posted: 7/10/2026 3:31:48 PM EDT

I found a 2nd generation 1950s to 1970s Colt Detective 38 spl. at my local gun shop. His listed price is $650.00. It is in good shape (some holster wear). Is this a fair price for this old firearm?.

Thanks

d4xycrq

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PA, USA

Posted: 7/10/2026 3:49:23 PM EDT

[#1]

My LGS had one for $800+. It sold.

davidb1982

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Posted: 7/10/2026 5:41:48 PM EDT

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Seems decent. There’s one at my LGS for around $550/$600 I was thinking about.

Si vis pacem, para bellum

jack_pine_savage

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Posted: 7/11/2026 7:08:41 AM EDT

[#3]

$600 - $800 for that model and generation in very good condition seems to be the normal selling price these days.
Gary

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