FBI Fitz Special Colt Revolver

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The Colt Fitz Special revolver is one of the most iconic concealed‑carry designs ever devised, born from the mind of Colt gunsmith Henry “Fitz” Fitzgerald during the lawless 1930s. This factory‑ordered Colt Detective Special Fitz Special, manufactured in 1937, embodies that philosophy — cut down for speed, concealability, and instinctive use by America’s elite lawmen.

Even more compelling, this example is factory‑documented as having shipped directly to the FBI, tied to senior agent Rhea Whitley, a trusted associate of J. Edgar Hoover involved in cases connected to John Dillinger and the Lindbergh kidnapping investigation. With its original factory letter, period‑correct box, and exceptional condition, this FBI Fitz Special stands among the most historically significant and desirable examples known today.

00:00 Introduction & History of the Colt Fitz Special
00:57 John Henry Fitzgerald Joins Colt
01:41 The Perfect Concealed Carry Pistol: The Fitz Special
02:20 The Bobbed Hammer
02:30 Fitz Special Cut Trigger Guard
03:20 Famous Fitz Special Carriers
04:05 Clyde Barrow’s Stolen Fitz Special
05:25 Factory Colt Fitz Special
06:10 FBI Agent’s One-Off Fitz Special
07:24 Why is the Fitz Special Controversial

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