C.1924 Colt Army Special 38 Double Action Revolver sold at auction

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You are bidding on a Colt Army Special .38 Caliber Double Action Revolver from circa 1924. The revolver features a blue'd 6" barrel, frame, and six shot cylinder with hard rubber grips. In 1908, Colt introduced a new medium frame revolver to replace the New Army & Navy models. The new revolver used the much better action pioneered by the Colt New Pocket and New Service models. This new model would be the basis for every medium frame double action revolver Colt produced up to the Colt Python of 1955. The design changed so little over the years that many parts from a 1908 Army Special would interchange with a Python made in 2003. The new revolver was designed to allow use of more powerful ammunition, like the .38 Special and the .41 Colt. It was an immediate success with police departments and, under the Official Police name, would be the standard police issue service revolver into the 1960's. The Army Special was available with blue and nickel finishes. Barrel lengths were 4", 4 1/2", 5", and 6". Calibers were .32-20, the various .38 Colt Long and Short cartridges, .38 Special, and .41 Colt. The grips show brown construction with a checkered design and Colt logo design. This revolver shows good condition, with wear and handling marks from use and some damage to the grips. The mechanics function smoothly and are tight. The bore is in good condition, with good rifling. Serial Number: 511178, noted by Colt Army Special & Officers Model Revolvers manufactured in 1924. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic firearm and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
You are bidding on a Colt Army Special .38 Caliber Double Action Revolver from circa 1924. The revolver features a blue'd 6 barrel, frame, and six shot cylinder with hard rubber grips. In 1908, Colt introduced a new medium frame revolver to replace the New Army & Navy models. The new revolver used the much better action pioneered by the Colt New Pocket and New Service models. This new model would be the basis for every medium frame double action revolver Colt produced up to the Colt Python of 1955. The design changed so little over the years that many parts from a 1908 Army Special would interchange with a Python made in 2003. The new revolver was designed to allow use of more powerful ammunition, like the .38 Special and the .41 Colt. It was an immediate success with police departments and, under the Official Police name, would be the standard police issue service revolver into the 1960's. The Army Special was available with blue and nickel finishes. Barrel lengths were 4, 4 1/2, 5, and 6. Calibers were .32-20, the various .38 Colt Long and Short cartridges, .38 Special, and .41 Colt. The grips show brown construction with a checkered design and Colt logo design. This revolver shows good condition, with wear and handling marks from use and some damage to the grips. The mechanics function smoothly and are tight. The bore is in good condition, with good rifling. Serial Number: 511178, noted by Colt Army Special & Officers Model Revolvers manufactured in 1924. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic firearm and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.