specific vintage / condition Colt wanted, resource?

[FALs&45s]

money's really no object to the buyer in this context, however time is.
*where do i point him for a really nice 1973 model Colt Detective Special?
*something minty and maybe even custom shop (did they then?) will probably be the ticket...
*can you get month specific with these just by the serial? doubt it, just curious.

help's greatly appreciated.

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[MAINER]

Just missed this one:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=99311458

No bids on this, give the seller a call.

Best bet is to haunt the auction sites.

[BUFF]

If I might ask, why a "1973 model"? His year of birth? Or introduction of specific features?

[FALs&45s]

Originally posted by BUFF
If I might ask, why a "1973 model"? His year of birth? Or introduction of specific features?

his daughter was just assigned as a homicide detective. i suggested a Dick special @her DOB as a congratulatory gift. now it's my job to find one...

[xcpd69]

1966 and 1972 were dates of key changes to the D Frame Colts.

1966 the short grip frame of the Agent was made standard throughout the D Frame series.

1972 the shrouded ejector rod was added.

My "feeling puny days" carry is a mid 70's Agent with Tyler T-Grip. Definately Old School...