I wish I had my grandfather's Colt revolver. It would be priceless.

 

Granddad's Army Special looks like it might be refinished, which retracks any collector interest.
Some better photos, especially of the sideplate and barrel markings.
How is the bore? A 1910 revolver would likely have been used with corrosive ammo.

 

It's in excellent condition.

 

Plated hammer and trigger strong indications of a refinish. This is often done to hide cosmetic problems.

 

The hammer and trigger pins are sanded flat, should be domed.

 

Don't sell Grandpa's gun! Keep it in the family. It is a family heirloom. You cannot replace it.

I have said that many times, to many people. Often, I said that, then bought Grandpa's (or Dad's) gun.

It is a bit sad, how many of others' Grandpa's and Dad's guns I own.

 

I don't have any children, and I don't have anybody to hand it down to. I am going to retire soon, and I'm trying to simplify my life and get rid of a bunch of "things" that don't serve me.

 

it is not worth a lot
Sorry

 

It looks like the Rampant Colt on the side plate has been completely obliterated. the VP doesn't look like much, if any, is left of it.

It's a refinished gun, so pretty much no collector value. Maybe, $250 as a shooter.

 

Being an odd caliber and refinished, I think you would be doing well to get $300 for it.

 

Yeah, I was being generous. In the past when I give my true gut feeling on a value question of a refinished gun, based on a lifetime of looking at guns for sale, I'm usually very low. Then someon will reply to MY reply that "I'd buy them all day for that!" or whatever. So I went a little high, but 300-400 would be the max anyone in their right mind would pay. Note sometimes people not in their right mind, buy too high.

 

Thank you for everybody's input.

 

This should be passed down and make family heritage. Sell now, regret later.

 

He said he has no kids and nobody to leave it to.

I haven’t lived in Austin in about 4 decades, so I can’t help you with a store. I agree that a refinished Colt in an oddball caliber (which I love, by the way) isn’t like to bring in much dough. I’d put it on consignment somewhere for $300 and hope for the best.

 

Glad it worked out well for everybody. You get some money, he gets an interesting family heirloom at a fair price and the gun stays in the (extended) family.

 

Glad that this is staying in the family! While .32-20 revolver ammunition can be hard to find, and not inexpensive when found, it is still available. While it may not be a collector's dream, it looks to be in good shape and if a decent shooter, could be a good way to introduce younger folks to the joys of shooting a really nice revolver.