It's not really something you can ask out right, as there is not a definite answer. You could Google it or post this question on a dedicated forum. To get the actual price of YOUR .38 you'd have to take it to an arms dealer or an appraiser. Gun age, wear, markings, number of bullets fired through it, care taken of and other things will alter the price of your gun.
50-500 usd
my research indicates that the Colt Detective Special .38 should be somewhere between $375 - $475
m47399r
S&W never made a detective special. Colt made the Detective Special
value depends on overall condition..............
50-500 usd
50- 550 USd
I believe the answer to this question is that the colt 38 detective special 900383 is 40 years old. I believe the answer to this question is that the colt 38 detective special 900383 is 40 years old.
.38 special
Serial number S04926
50- 500 usd
Don't know the value but was produced around 1969 - 1970.