Colt Army Special .38 Colt Revolver, 6 Inch, Nickel Finish, 1922 Production, DA/SA, 6-Shot
This 1922 Colt Army Special in .38 Colt pairs a 6-inch barrel with a bright nickel-type finish and period-correct features from the early 1920s. It carries the "COLT ARMY SPECIAL 38" barrel rollmark, the rampant Colt pony on the frame, and black hard-rubber checkered stocks with the 'COLT' oval logo on a square-butt frame. As the forerunner to the Official Police line that debuted in 1927, this example offers strong historical appeal with classic Colt fit and finish.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from prior handling and use visible on the exterior surfaces. Please refer to the photos for close-up views.
What's Included
- Colt Army Special .38 Colt revolver
Manufactured in 1922, this Army Special falls within the era just before Colt renamed the model to Official Police in 1927, with serial numbers continuing in sequence. The barrel is rollmarked "COLT ARMY SPECIAL 38," and the left frame bears the Colt rampant pony. Inspector/assembly marks are present adjacent to the serial number.
The revolver is built on a carbon-steel frame with a six-shot fluted cylinder and a 6-inch carbon-steel barrel. A bright nickel-type finish is observed; factory origin is undetermined. The cylinder features an unshrouded, knurled ejector-rod tip consistent with the period.
Sighting is straightforward and durable, with a fixed setup using a half-moon blade front and a square-notch rear cut into the topstrap. The action is double-action/single-action with a smooth, curved trigger and an exposed, checkered spur hammer.
Grip configuration is the square-butt frame fitted with black hard-rubber stocks. The panels are checkered and carry the 'COLT' oval logo, a hallmark of early 1920s production. This configuration and marking set align well with the revolver’s 1922 manufacture date and United States origin.