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Seller's Inventory #: CM22-406

Category - Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War - Colt Revolvers - Army

Category
Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War
Colt Revolvers - Army

**SOLD**Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver in .38 Special Caliber **Mfg 1925 - Nickel Plated**

Description:
**SOLD** For consideration is a very cool Colt Army Special double action revolver in .38 Special caliber. The Colt Army Special is a double action, six round revolver.  They were built from 1908-1927.  The Army Special started life as the New Army & New Navy and would evolve into the Official Police in 1927.  It was available in 4", 5" and 6" barrel lengths.  Available calibers were 22LR, .32-20, .38 Special, .38/200 and .41 long Colt. The Army Special began life in 1908 as an improvement over the New Army & Navy 1892-1903 models, which tended to bind up and get out of time due, in part, to their counterclockwise cylinder rotation. Taking inspiration from Colt’s rugged New Service revolver, the Army Special was given a stronger action, a revamped cylinder release latch, a “Positive Safety Lock” and clockwise cylinder rotation. Most guns were blued, but some were nickeled, and barrel lengths were 4", 4½", 5" and 6". Stocks were stylized black rubber until 1924, when they were changed to checkered walnut. Hoping for military acceptance, Colt dubbed its improved revolver the Army Special. This example is finished in nickel and was made in 1925. It, of course, has some handling and use marks. The 5" barrel has a good bore with strong rifling. The hard rubber grips are in very good condition being free of cracks or chips. The action is extremely tight and locks up very tightly in the "fired" condition. This is a very nice gun that would be a great addition to a collection of Colts.

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Handgun Caliber: .38 Special
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Army Special
Serial Number: 514640
Barrel Length: 5 inches
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Bore Condition: Very Good strong rifling
Action: Double Action
Manufacture Date: 1925
Item Location: Kentucky