Colt Army Special Photo Thread

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Colt-SL

Discussion Starter · Nov 10, 2012 (Edited)

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I couldn't find a photo thread dedicated specifically to the Army Special. I know how popular they are and how much we love them in all calibers and barrel lengths. So, post 'em if ya got 'em!

This one is a nicely patina'ed 1923 in .38 Special caliber.

Revolver Firearm Gun Trigger Starting pistol

Revolver Firearm Gun Trigger Starting pistol

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Scottz63

· #121 · Mar 8, 2021

Yes, very nice for sure!

LaVistaBill

· #122 · Mar 9, 2021

ralph7 said:
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Here is one in .38 special from 1910 that is beautiful to me despite her age-related imperfections.
Still has that nice old fire blue!

I really like the hard rubber grips; my Army Special has them too.

Northman0861

· #123 · Mar 24, 2021

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Anyone know anything about this pistol? it’s a m1917 original barrel stamped same serial number chambered in 45acp. The Barrel has been cut down but it has a factory colt sight on it. Was wondering if anyone knew as I’ve seen photos of fritz specials with the same sight. Pistol is super tight and trigger super smooth.
thank you

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Schuren

· #124 · May 2, 2021

Here is one also from 1910. Look at the Colt sign on the side.

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thecoltguy

· #125 · May 2, 2021

Schuren said:
Here is one from 1910. Look at the Colt sign on the side.

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Collectors refer to this Rampant Colt logo as the stylized C logo. It was used from 1910 though 1912.

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Schuren

· #126 · May 2, 2021

Schuren said:
Here is one also from 1910. Look at the Colt sign on the side.

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Cam,
what surpises me: The early Army Special has the rounded cylinder catch - the New service got this style so much later (I just changed it on my NS)

thecoltguy

· #127 · May 2, 2021 (Edited)

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Other than a few of the engraved or inscribed Colts this is the only Colt that I recall where the Rampant Colt logo was replaced with another marking from the factory. They were supplied to the City of New York Bureau of Water Supply:

Cam.

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thecoltguy

· #128 · May 2, 2021

Schuren said:
Cam,
what surpises me: The early Army Special has the rounded cylinder catch - the New service got this style so much later (I just changed it on my NS)

OK, I thought that you were referring to the logo. Yes, the latch changed with different models as to when they were applied.

Schuren

· #129 · May 2, 2021

thecoltguy said:
Other than a few of the engraved or inscribed Colts this is the only Colt that I recall where the Rampant Colt logo was replaced with another marking from the factory:

Cam.

This is very, very special - never even heard about it.

Mojalajab

· #130 · May 21, 2021

Just picked-up this nice Army Special from a local dealer. It was on consignment at a very favorable price. Definitely not a collector, but certainly an excellent shooter.

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Rarebearcat

· #131 · Jun 10, 2021

This is no collector piece, but I picked it up anyway. Made in 1913 and wearing a terrible set of grips that don’t fit at all. Chambered in .38, not sure if S&W or Colt.

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Scottz63

· #132 · Jun 10, 2021

Mojalajab said:
Just picked-up this nice Army Special from a local dealer. It was on consignment at a very favorable price. Definitely not a collector, but certainly an excellent shooter.

Nice! I like shooters better anyways.

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IronBolt

· #133 · Aug 19, 2021

Air gun Trigger Revolver Wood Gun barrel

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City Hunter

· #134 · Aug 21, 2021

Great ! Which vintage ?

FloridaSteve

· #135 · Sep 16, 2021 (Edited)

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Won the auction for this today. Many holes filled in my collection. 1st for me: Stylized Colt Logo (C-Colt), Hi luster with fire blue parts, Fluer-de-lis grips, 32-20 cal., Army Special and MFD in the teens.

Trigger Air gun Grey Gun barrel Gun accessory

Revolver Trigger Air gun Gun barrel Gun accessory

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Bumper Office equipment Bicycle part Metal Rim

Trigger Revolver Gun accessory Gas Metal

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butchkent

· #136 · Sep 18, 2021

Beautiful Army Specials. I only have one, a 41 LC that I shoot regularly.

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muddyboot

· #137 · Oct 3, 2021

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This Army Special in .41 LC has a cut down barrel, and has been tuned and blued by the good people
at Cylinder and Slide..

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22_Matt

· #138 · Jan 10, 2022

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1913 in .41 Colt with a 5" barrel and ivory stocks.

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Coltalloy

· #139 · Feb 6, 2022

It's pretty rough, but this old Army Special was carried by my grandfather as a Maine game warden in the Allagash, before and during WW2. It has seen a lot of country, but is still a good shooter.

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waltesefalcon

· #140 · Feb 6, 2022

Coltalloy said:
It's pretty rough, but this old Army Special was carried by my grandfather as a Maine game warden in the Allagash, before and during WW2. It has seen a lot of country, but is still a good shooter.

One man's rough is another man's well worn. Excellent old gun, and great heirloom.

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