Colt Army Special .32-20 WCF Revolver, 6 inch Barrel, 1910, Blued, DA/SA, Fixed Sights
This 1910 Colt Army Special is a classic E-frame service revolver chambered in .32-20 W.C.F. with a 6 inch barrel and a blued finish. It features Colt's Positive Lock safety system, fixed sights, and period-correct hard-rubber "COLT" logo grips. Clear barrel markings and very good overall condition make this example stand out for buyers seeking an early predecessor to the Colt Official Police.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are minor and superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Colt Army Special revolver
The Colt Army Special is an E-frame double-action/single-action revolver with a six-shot fluted cylinder and a swing-out crane. This example is chambered in .32-20 W.C.F. and has a 6 inch barrel, pairing classic cartridge appeal with Colt's proven pre-Official Police design.
Sighting is straightforward and service-oriented: a half-moon front blade and a square-notch groove in the topstrap. Controls and handling details include a smooth-face trigger, a checkered hammer spur, and an unshrouded ejector rod with a knurled knob.
Construction is all carbon steel with a blued finish and polished flats. It wears checkered hard-rubber grip panels with the "COLT" logo, reflecting the period configuration. Country of origin is the United States.
Markings include the barrel legend "COLT ARMY SPECIAL 32-20 W.C.F." along with the Colt address and patent dates AUG. 5, 1884; JUNE 5, 1900; and JULY 4, 1905. As the direct predecessor to the Official Police, this 1910-dated revolver represents an important step in Colt's service-revolver lineage.