″++COLT SF-VI .38 SPECIAL″

The SF-VI was made from 1995 to 1996. Colt had continued to make the "D" frame revolvers like the Detective Special on and off up until 1986 when they were discontinued "for the last time".In the mid-1990's Colt issued a short run of Detective Specials made from left over parts.These revolvers met with an enthusiastic reception from buyers, so Colt decided to develop an entirely new design small frame revolver to replace the too expensive to make old "D" frame series.It's probable that Colt intended to make versions of the new gun with different barrel lengths, calibers, and adjustable sights, just as they had done with the old "D" frame.The new revolver was to have approximately the same frame and cylinder size and shape as the old "D" frames but would use the cheaper to make transfer bar safety-ignition system first used in the 1969 Colt Mark III series.Because the market preferred it, the new gun would be made of all stainless steel.