RARE COLT DETECTIVE SPECIAL KING SUPER TARGET DA REVOLVER

Fall 2024 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

October 31st, November 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2024
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

RARE COLT DETECTIVE SPECIAL KING SUPER TARGET DA REVOLVER

24-2657
Cal. 38 Spl
S# 359004

Bbl. 2″ fitted w/ a King grooved top ventilated rib w/ reflector & brass bead patridge front sight. King white outline square notch adj. rear sight. King cock-eyed hammer w/ “Never-Slip” checkering. Sideplate has a unique gold-inlaid rampant colt by Orville Kuhl who was the engraver at King Gunsight. Stippled backstrap. Six shot fluted cyl. Blue finish. Wide configuration 2 piece checkered walnut grips.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Colt Archive Properties, LLC detailing the following information, “Serial Number: 359004 / Caliber: .38/c / Barrel Length: 2″ / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Checkered wood / Special Notation: Wide grip configuration / Shipped To: Oklahoma City Hardware Company / Address: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma / Date of Shipment: April 16, 1928 / Date of Manufacture: March 31, 1928 / Colt Factory Order: # 14458 / 100 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 9”. Also includes original 2 piece black box w/ matching serial number & label having the King Super Target label on the box top. Box contains King Super Target brochure, detective special brochure & special instructions.

PROVENANCE: From the lifelong Collection of Jim Williams.

STATUS: CURIO