Colt detective special .32??

fnewguy · June 15, 2008, 11:17 PM

Did Colt make a .32 cal. Det. Spec. that came with a shrouded ejector rod? And if not, is it possible to attach a .38 DS barrel to a .32 cal frame?

**Mike Irwin** · June 15, 2008, 11:37 PM

I'm pretty sure the answer to your first question is no.

The answer to your second question? No idea.

Webleymkv · June 15, 2008, 11:50 PM

I believe that Colt discontinued .32 caliber Detective Specials before the models with shrouded ejector rods came out. As far as the barrel to frame conversion: I think the .38 and .32 caliber models use the same frame so the addition of a different barrel and cylinder (along with possibly having the gun re-timed) could convert a .32 caliber model to .38. As to why you would do this I don't know as the .32's seem to be less common than the .38's and should thus demand a slightly higher price. If you have a .32 and want a .38, you'd be better to sell it and buy a .38 rather than try to do some sort of conversion.

44 Deerslayer · June 17, 2008, 05:49 PM

I've got a .32 Colt Detective Special made in the early 70's. I bought it new with a couple of boxes of ammo but I never got around to firing it. I'm just keeping it as a safe queen for now and may sell it some day.

As you can see it has the unshrouded ejector rod. As far as I know, Colt did not make a shrouded .32 DS. My gun was a special run and the last run of .32's as far as I know.

June 15, 2008, 11:17 PM	#1
fnewguy Member Join Date: May 28, 2008 Posts: 51	Colt detective special .32?? Did Colt make a .32 cal. Det. Spec. that came with a shrouded ejector rod? And if not, is it possible to attach a .38 DS barrel to a .32 cal frame?

June 15, 2008, 11:37 PM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	I'm pretty sure the answer to your first question is no. The answer to your second question? No idea. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

June 17, 2008, 05:49 PM	#4
44 Deerslayer Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2005 Location: MN Posts: 337	I've got a .32 Colt Detective Special made in the early 70's. I bought it new with a couple of boxes of ammo but I never got around to firing it. I'm just keeping it as a safe queen for now and may sell it some day. As you can see it has the unshrouded ejector rod. As far as I know, Colt did not make a shrouded .32 DS. My gun was a special run and the last run of .32's as far as I know. __________________ Ron NRA Life Member

June 15, 2008, 11:50 PM	#3
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,446	I believe that Colt discontinued .32 caliber Detective Specials before the models with shrouded ejector rods came out. As far as the barrel to frame conversion: I think the .38 and .32 caliber models use the same frame so the addition of a different barrel and cylinder (along with possibly having the gun re-timed) could convert a .32 caliber model to .38. As to why you would do this I don't know as the .32's seem to be less common than the .38's and should thus demand a slightly higher price. If you have a .32 and want a .38, you'd be better to sell it and buy a .38 rather than try to do some sort of conversion.