Colt Army Special Photo Thread

I'm not an expert, but here is a link to where I look for info on Colts at coltfever.

Army Special

"Grips were black hard rubber with molded in checkering and Colt logos until 1923 when checkered walnut with silver Colt medallions became standard."

Scottz, your link jives with what I have read. Thanks. Now I have to find someone to trade with.

You are welcome. I use coltfever quite a bit when I am looking up info.

Beautiful! Also at $18.69 each, I'll take one in each barrel length and caliber! Lol

Scottz63 said:

Beautiful! Also at $18.69 each, I'll take one in each barrel length and caliber! Lol

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Four years on the shelf at Colt.... and a loooong time after the official Police was introduced.

mentallapse said:

Colt Army Special 32/20 Factory Letter & Box

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The Army Special was replaced with the Official Police in 1926 however several years later the management at Colt found that they had a large group of Army Special parts that were still in stock and decided to clean them out. These serialized around the 388,000-389,000 range. They were all placed in the two-piece boxes, as opposed to the standard boxes with lids, and shipped out at discounted prices to large distributors like Hutson Sporting Goods.

Cam.

$0.44 for "express charge"!

CWO4USCGRET said:

$0.44 for "express charge"!

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Those pistol were never cheap....

Stumbled upon this beautiful 1910. It is not my first revolver however it is my first Colt. Craftmanship is impeccable! The hardened blue screws trigger and top of hammer cap it off. Although intended to be a soldier's firearm. I now see why Colt is the Gentleman's firearm.

Beautiful for sure! A fine example.

Wheelgunman said:

Stumbled upon this beautiful 1910. It is not my first revolver however it is my first Colt. Craftmanship is impeccable! The hardened blue screws trigger and top of hammer cap it off. Although intended to be a soldier's firearm. I now see why Colt is the Gentleman's firearm. View attachment 724501 View attachment 724502 View attachment 724503

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Gentlemen’s firearm, carried by heathens I’m proud to say....

Hopalong said:

I love Army Specials. Here is an early one.

This one is from 1919.

Here's a later model from the 20s.

Here's an early one in 41 Colt.

Here's a spiffy 1920 model that was engraved around 2004.

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I have missed viewing this window sill for a very long while. I thought I was MIA for two years but it turns out to be four. Dang me. Beautiful works of art sir.

Chuck303 said:

My 1920 army special in 32-20wcf with some honest wear but still the proper tool for any job

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I really like this revolver. Very nice!

Any answers on rod heads, or problems cycling with 38 special?

Very nice!