*COLT “FITZ SPECIAL” DETECTIVE SPECIAL DA REVOLVER.

*COLT “FITZ SPECIAL” DETECTIVE SPECIAL DA REVOLVER. SN 409067. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue finish with 2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight with groove rear sight in top strap. It has full grip frame with full checkered silver medallion walnut grips. Known as the “Fitz Special”, this style of revolver with checkered trigger, part of trigger guard cut away and the hammer spur “bobbed” for ease of concealed carry and to prevent snagging on clothing when it is drawn. J.H. Fitzgerald was a long time pre-WWII Colt employee who demonstrated Colt firearms for the company, was the chief firearms examiner for the New York State Police and a renowned firearms expert witness in numerous court cases. He devised the modifications to this and other Colt revolvers to make them more efficient for undercover work as described above. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter fully identifying this revolver, as found, with type of stocks not listed, shipped to Von Lengerke & Antoine, Chicago, IL on April 5, 1932 in a shipment of three same type guns. Under “remarks” section the letter states “The records indicate that this revolver was specially modified. The modifications consisted of a cutaway trigger guard, cutaway and rounded hammer, and rounded butt configuration. This configuration is commonly known as the “Fitz Special”. Also accompanied by numerous reprints of articles from various magazines along with reprints of segments of other publications. Although the letter mentions “rounded butt configuration” it does not appear that this revolver had the grip frame configuration altered. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 98% strong orig factory blue with only very light muzzle edge wear and front edge of cyl showing some thinning. Grips are sound showing light wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-37542 JR35 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1109	$4,025.00	COLT “FITZ SPECIAL” DETECTIVE SPECIAL DA REVOLVER. SN 409067. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue finish with 2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight with groove rear sight in top strap. It has full grip frame with full checkered silver medallion walnut grips. Known as the “Fitz Special”, this style of revolver with checkered trigger, part of trigger guard cut away and the hammer spur “bobbed” for ease of concealed carry and to prevent snagging on clothing when it is drawn. J.H. Fitzgerald was a long time pre-WWII Colt employee who demonstrated Colt firearms for the company, was the chief firearms examiner for the New York State Police and a renowned firearms expert witness in numerous court cases. He devised the modifications to this and other Colt revolvers to make them more efficient for undercover work as described above. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter fully identifying this revolver, as found, with type of stocks not listed, shipped to Von Lengerke & Antoine, Chicago, IL on April 5, 1932 in a shipment of three same type guns. Under “remarks” section the letter states “The records indicate that this revolver was specially modified. The modifications consisted of a cutaway trigger guard, cutaway and rounded hammer, and rounded butt configuration. This configuration is commonly known as the “Fitz Special”. Also accompanied by numerous reprints of articles from various magazines along with reprints of segments of other publications. Although the letter mentions “rounded butt configuration” it does not appear that this revolver had the grip frame configuration altered. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 98% strong orig factory blue with only very light muzzle edge wear and front edge of cyl showing some thinning. Grips are sound showing light wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-37542 JR35 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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