Colt Army Special .32-20 WCF Revolver, 6-Inch, 1915, Blued, E-Frame
This 1915 Colt Army Special is a full-size, blued, carbon-steel revolver chambered in .32-20 Win. It features the early Colt E-frame design that preceded the Official Police, a 6-inch barrel, fixed sights, and a square-butt grip frame. Matching serial numbers are present on the crane and frame window, and it wears aftermarket smooth pearlescent two-piece grip panels that set it apart visually.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and wear on the left side of the gun. The backstrap shows pitting and finish wear. There is discoloration on the cylinder and the top of the frame. The revolver seems to function well.
What’s Included
- Colt Army Special .32-20 Win. revolver with 6-inch barrel
- Aftermarket smooth pearlescent two-piece grip panels (installed)
Built on Colt’s E-frame, this Army Special represents the design that led directly to the Official Police. It is chambered in .32-20 Win. (also known as .32-20 W.C.F.), and the right side of the barrel is marked accordingly with COLT D.A. 32-20 W.C.F., while the top of the barrel carries the Colt address and patent line.
The revolver retains its blued finish over carbon-steel construction, with a 6-inch barrel and a six-shot cylinder. It uses an unshrouded ejector rod with a knurled tip and a square-butt grip frame. Sighting is fixed, with a half-moon front blade and a frame-notch rear.
Controls and handling features include a double-action/single-action mechanism, an exposed hammer with a checkered wide spur, and a smooth trigger face. The capacity is six rounds.
This example has matching serial numbers on the crane and in the frame window, along with a visible assembly number. The aftermarket smooth pearlescent grip panels give the revolver a distinctive look while fitting the square-butt frame profile.