In the end, my local gunsmith did a superb job and delivered what I wanted: An action job that rivaled an early-production Python. The serial number placed is production in the 60s and it has the original long grip frame of the 1930s, making it the perfect candidate for a nostalgic build: a Fitz Special. While all the aforementioned flaws placed the gun’s collector’s value somewhere between the sub-basement and the Mines of Moria, I saw a diamond in the rough. However, the real eyesore was a large patch of rust on the left sideplate just over the rampant pony rollmark.
The reason for my good fortune? The classic Colt snubby was the quintessential police trade-in: While its lockwork was mechanically sound, it possessed a mint bore, a solid lockup and more than its share of holster wear. I purchased it more than 20 years ago for a song.
Got a gun with that has seen better days? Perhaps Grandpa’s favorite gun was obviously “well loved?” Talented gunsmiths and other artisans are out there who can give your favorite firearm a much-needed face-lift.įor me, the candidate was a Colt Detective Special that had definitely seen better days.
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