Colt Detective Special

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Colt_Python
gptkbp:activities double-action
double-action/single-action
gptkbp:aftermarket_support holsters and accessories
gptkbp:artistic_influence inspired later revolvers
gptkbp:availability gptkb:museum
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:.38_Special
gptkbp:capacity 6 rounds
gptkbp:design gptkb:John_Browning
gptkbp:discontinued gptkb:1995
gptkbp:engine gptkb:item
6 rounds
gptkbp:finish blued steel
matte or polished
nickel, blued
blued, nickel
gptkbp:height 4.5 inches
approximately 4.5 inches
gptkbp:historical_significance popular among police
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Colt Detective Special
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1927
gptkbp:is_compatible_with various types
gptkbp:is_popular_in 1950s
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:Police_Department
detectives
gptkbp:legacy iconic revolver design
gptkbp:length gptkb:item
round
2 inches
6.75 inches
approximately 6.75 inches
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
gptkbp:market_segment law enforcement and civilian
gptkbp:marketed_as concealed carry weapon
gptkbp:material gptkb:tank
gptkb:item
checkered
wood or rubber
small frame
wood, rubber
gptkbp:notable_features compact size
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Police_Department
detectives
gptkbp:production_years 1927 to 1995
gptkbp:recoil moderate
gptkbp:replaced_by Colt Detective Special (new model)
Colt Detective
gptkbp:reputation reliable and accurate
gptkbp:safety_features gptkb:none
internal safety
hammer block
gptkbp:sights fixed
fixed sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Colt_Cobra
gptkbp:trigger_pull_weight approximately 10 pounds
approximately 10 pounds (double-action)
approximately 3.5 pounds (single-action)
gptkbp:trigger_type single-action and double-action
double-action trigger
gptkbp:type double-action revolver
gptkbp:used_in self-defense
movies and television
gptkbp:variant Colt Detective Special (new model)
gptkbp:weight 24 ounces
approximately 24 ounces
gptkbp:width 1.5 inches
approximately 1.5 inches