Colt Army Special Photo Thread

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Colt-SL

Discussion Starter · Nov 10, 2012 (Edited)

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.

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Coltalloy

· #141 · Feb 6, 2022

Thank you sir!
I have a lot of his stuff. What was really neat, is that unlike most back then, he took many pictures. Treasures, every last one.

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DoubleAction.38

· #142 · Feb 6, 2022

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I recently picked up this 1916 4” Army Special primarily because of the unusual inscription on the side. It has the date “1939” and under it a doctors name, a lieutenant name and three other names. To date I haven’t been able to identify these men. I have sent for a letter hoping to at least narrow down a geographic area.
This gun also had a lanyard swivel but it has nicely plugged.

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Scottz63

· #143 · 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.

I like it! Good that you have it as well.

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Rarebearcat

· #144 · Feb 9, 2022

I’ve got this old Army special in .38 special, 355k range so about 1913. Grips are obviously wrong and need to be replaced. What kind of grips should I look for, wood or plastic?

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Scottz63

· #145 · Feb 9, 2022

Nice one!

They would be the black hard rubber grips.

https://coltfever.com/army-special/

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DoubleAction.38

· #146 · Feb 9, 2022

Rarebearcat said:
I’ve got this old Army special in .38 special, 355k range so about 1913. Grips are obviously wrong and need to be replaced. What kind of grips should I look for, wood or plastic? View attachment 772023

Black Hard Rubber grips.

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muddyboot

· #147 · 11 mo ago

Latest army Special, serial number puts it to 1920.

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Hopalong

· #148 · 11 mo ago

I have this one on layaway. I couldn't resist the MOP grips.

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Landspeedracer

· #149 · 8 mo ago

thecoltguy said:
ARMY SPECIAL WITH CARVED IVORY STOCKS

This gun belonged to Sheriff Wm. A. MacRae.

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Now that’s a keeper, great looking revolver with history. Thanks for sharing and not a bad picture either,
Garrelll

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old tanker

· #150 · 8 mo ago

This Army Special came out of the deep dark hills of eastern Kentucky. It dates to 1920. Is it a just coincidence, but do the .41 caliber Colts seem to quite often turn up in places with a history of mine troubles?

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Gary v

· #151 · 7 mo ago

1873Bob said:
My one and only Army Special 38, found its way to Australia. 1924 build. Beautiful shooter.
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Mine is a 1911 birth sent to Melbourne

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Gary v

· #152 · 7 mo ago

Mine

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Scottz63

· #153 · 7 mo ago

Hopalong said:
I have this one on layaway. I couldn't resist the MOP grips.

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That does look good with the MOP grips. I may have to get one to put my MOP grips on.

Tall

· #154 · 7 mo ago

Picked this one up last week. Waiting for it to be delivered.

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Asta

· #155 · 7 mo ago

DoubleAction.38 said:
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I recently picked up this 1916 4” Army Special primarily because of the unusual inscription on the side. It has the date “1939” and under it a doctors name, a lieutenant name and three other names. To date I haven’t been able to identify these men. I have sent for a letter hoping to at least narrow down a geographic area.
This gun also had a lanyard swivel but it has nicely plugged.

A blue finish and ivory grip is the perfect combination.

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Tall

· #156 · 7 mo ago

DoubleAction.38 said:
I recently picked up this 1916 4” Army Special primarily because of the unusual inscription on the side. It has the date “1939” and under it a doctors name, a lieutenant name and three other names. To date I haven’t been able to identify these men. I have sent for a letter hoping to at least narrow down a geographic area.
This gun also had a lanyard swivel but it has nicely plugged.

The 1939 date and the number of people suggests possibly the crew of an early B17B. The earliest variant in service with the Army Air Corps just prior to WWII had fewer crew and guns than the later version. Perhaps one of those fellows is the captain.

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DoubleAction.38

· #157 · 7 mo ago

Tall said:
The 1939 date and the number of people suggests possibly the crew of an early B17B. The earliest variant in service with the Army Air Corps just prior to WWII had fewer crew and guns than the later version. Perhaps one of those fellows is the captain.

That’s an interesting thought. I received the Colt letter and it was shipped to Browning Brothers in Ogden UT in 1917.
I thought perhaps this group of guys gave it to a friend who was joining the army.
Thanks,Gary

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JamesK

· #158 · 6 mo ago

I'm looking at this Army Special on-line and trying to determine if it's .38 Special or not. Some came in 38 Long Colt, correct? The barrel markings look the same to me.

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Tall

· #159 · 6 mo ago

If it says "Army Special" it's in 38 Colt Special caliber - not 38 LC. Only the early ones were 38 LC. You can spot them because the barrel has no shoulder and the cylinders have two sets of recesses for the hand and the stop.

Tall

· #160 · 6 mo ago

This is the earlier style "Colt New Army" revolver in 38 Long Colt. Notice the cylinder and the barrel?

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