Help when a Colt Army Special was Made

drygulchstan

January 09, 2014 18:57

I picked up a Army Special 32-20 SN 547XX any idea how to find out when it was made? last patent on barrel was July 4, 1905 thank for any help

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  rufe-snow

  January 09, 2014 19:53

  Army Specials started at 291,000 in 1908. The serial number range was continued from the New Army and Navy models. These were first made in the 1880's/90's time frame.
  
  If your serial number is in the 547,000 range probably dates to the late 20's. When the Army Special name was change to Official Police.

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  Hawk Carse

  January 09, 2014 20:12

  Yes, but from the OP, 54700 is not an Army Special number. Has he dropped a decimal point and meant 547000? (Hate those Xs.)

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  drygulchstan

  January 10, 2014 10:39

  The only number is 54732

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  drygulchstan

  January 10, 2014 10:51

  I can see special on the barrel maybe a police positive special was told it was a army last patent date is 1905

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  rufe-snow

  January 10, 2014 11:33

  quote:Originally posted by drygulchstan
  I can see special on the barrel maybe a police positive special was told it was a army last patent date is 1905
  
  
  
  
  54,732 would be a Police Positive Special made in 1912. Physical size wise. The frame on the Army Special, would be substantially bigger. Than the Police Positive Special.

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