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FACTORY LETTERED COLT “Army Special” .32-20 WCF Double Action Revolver C&R Type Used by JAMES BOND in MOONRAKER
Guns International #: 103121575 Seller's Inventory #: 250480
Category: Colt Revolvers - Army - Colt Revolvers - Double Action Post-War
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
FACTORY LETTERED COLT “Army Special” .32-20 WCF Double Action Revolver C&R
Type Used by JAMES BOND in MOONRAKER
Here we present a C&R Factory Lettered Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver, made in 1912 by the Colt Manufacturing Company with a production run from 1908 through 1927 in Hartford, Connecticut. The Colt Army Special was a pistol designed by Colt to replace the various over-complicated models of Colt New Army and New Navy revolvers. It was in production from 1908 to 1927 in hopes of securing a military contract. The United States Army instead adopted the Colt M1909 New Service revolver in .45 Long Colt and later the Colt M1911 Self-Loading pistol in the .45 ACP cartridge after extensive trials.
As the 20th Century began, the older .32 caliber revolvers which had been standard-issue for most of America’s police departments began to be phased out in favor of the larger-bore .38 and .41 calibers. As mentioned above, the predecessor to this revolver was the New Army & Navy revolver, and in 1908 Colt introduced a sleek and modernized revolver they dubbed the Army Special, which in the powerful (for the time) and popular .38 Special quickly became the issue service revolver of many departments.
The included factory letter confirms the caliber and barrel length, finish listed as blue, and shipment to Montgomery Ward & Co. in Kansas City on November 15, 1912.
The overall condition is good. This example has been refinished in nickel. Excellent, tight action. The bore is mostly bright, contains some spots of pitting, and retains nice rifling. Both grips are solid with average handling wear. Sharp markings. Visible numbers match.
Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 5 inches.
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester Center Fire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$1800
#250480
Price: $1,800.00
Curio/Relic: Yes