Note that there is 3220 revolver ammo, and the 3220 winchester rifle round. Colt guns colt prewar da revolvers page 1 collectors. Colt army special revolver in 3220 made 1926 youtube. With todays strong single actions in modern steel they can be loaded beyond keiths level, well into heavy 357 magnum loadings with light bullets. Colts army special, introduced early in the 20th century, was so popular among police departments that the name was eventually changed to police positive with an unchanged appearance for nearly 40 years. F august 5, 1884 june 5, 1900 july 5, 1905 in good condition. I have a colt army special 38 caliber top of the barrel reads colt ptfa mfgco. Frame, grip and backstrap serial numbers match, the bores and chamber. Mission to provide accurate introductory information about the history of and proper care for colt firearms vision this website and the information contained within.
Due to a lack of usable parts and few gunsmiths willing to even attempt repairs, these guns should be. Information provided here is approximate, if you wish to support your investment with the purchase of a complete history and letter of authenticity for your firearm or for more information, please contact colt s archive department. Released in 1908 as the colt army special, the revolver was renamed the colt s official police in 1927 in order to better market to law enforcement agencies. Excellent thick pearl grips with deep dish medallion. It was an old picture then, because the omt heavy barrel was available in 1940. Note that there is 32 20 revolver ammo, and the 32 20 winchester rifle round. The colt army special revolver was a modernization and continuation of the new army new navy series. Thirty years later, skeeter skelton, freshly mustered out of the service at the end of wwii, stopped in chicago long enough to purchase. A book like modern gun values, or blue book of gun values can help you narrow down what model you have. Browse all new and used colt revolvers army for sale and buy. A book like modern gun values, or blue book of gun values can help you narrow down what model you have and the age. Id like to say i had quite a few stories to tell about it but he got it when he was 99 to replace one he had lost to the law back during prohibition which in.
And of course you can load light fast bullets in 38 special to simulate 32 20. The united states army instead adopted the colt m1909 new service revolver in. These colt s have extremely complex actions that get out of order or break easily. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. The finish is blued or nickel plated with hard rubber checkered grips.
Wilson colt, an american legend indicate that of the 310,386 not including flat top target, bisley, etc. All colt models general colt, an american legend r. In an older gun like the army special, i would stick with light loads. Ive got a 6 colt army special in 3220 that belonged to an old friend who passed away at 106. Finish has been for sale by roachs sporting goods on gunsamerica 902606429. It was initially introduced as a blackpowder cartridge in 1882 for smallgame, varmint hunting, and deer. I understand there are big difference between rifle and revolver loads and not much distinction is made in the reloading books. The chamber in the cylinder will be straight from front to rear for the long colt, the chamber will have a step a smaller diameter hole at the front of the cylinder for the. Elmer keith related how, as a teenager, he broke broncs to get enough money to buy his first centerfire colt single action, a seven and onehalf inch. Replaced the new army navy that had discontinued long colt in 1905.
American rifleman a look back at the colt police positive. I believe the serial number puts it in the 1920s for production. Feb 27, 2011 the colt army special is a heavierframed improved version of the new army and navy revolver. Colt army special 3220 revolver, 1922 mfg date used. The colt frontier or frontier sixshooter was a colt s 1873 model p type revolver manufactured in. Colt army special value the firearms forum the buying. Dec, 20 the colt army special is a double actionsingle action revolver that was chambered in 32 20 32 wcf, 38 special, and 41 long colt. Action is excellent mechanically with tight lockup. The connecticut state library is also a good source for historical information pertaining to colt firearms and history. The single action army found its way into plenty of bad company.
Owing to the extreme thickness of the cylinder of the. A nice condition colt army special revolver made in 1926 chambered in 3220. In my opinion, the 38 special has the most flexibility of them all. The colt 1860 army uses the same size frame as the. Released in 1908 as the colt army special, the revolver was renamed the colt s official police in 1927 in order to better market to law. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models. Colts dframe was further beefed up in 1928, and they began serrating the topstrap to reduce glare. The colt army special is a double actionsingle action revolver that was chambered in 3220 32 wcf, 38 special, and 41 long colt. Browse all new and used colt revolvers army for sale and buy with confidence from guns international.
For sale is a colt army special in 3220 caliber with a 6. This gun retains approximately 5060% original blue, with the balance turning a pleasant patina. I have a nice old colt 3220 army special and just enough brains to know to check on what to use in this old timer. The colt single action army, also known as the single action army, saa, model p, peacemaker and m1873, is a singleaction revolver with a revolving cylinder holding six metallic cartridges. We do accept credit cards, add 3% on credit card transactions unless told otherwise.
Original colt grips are very nice, with a very old professionally repaired chip at the toe of the right grip. What is the value of a colt army special 3220 wcf, serial 443732 answered by a verified firearms expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The colt army special which replaced the 1892 series in 1909 was chambered for the. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. It was in production from 1908 to 1927 in hopes of securing a military contract. This example has seen some honest field use, but is still respectable. I am asking for any reliable internet sites that will provide history of the model and various indicators of value of the model in various conditions. You have the smallest and lightest 3220 revolver ever made, but they are noted for being very accurate. Colt pistols and revolvers for firearms collectors.
Grips were black hard rubber with molded in checkering and colt logos until 1923 when checkered walnut with silver colt medallions became standard. I just bought a 1917 colt army special 6, beautiful revolver, i frame colts are awesome. I have ran a box of through the revolver myself and it locks up tight and shoots better than i can. What is the value of a colt 3220 army revolver answers. Colt produced a singleaction revolver chambered for this cartridge a few years later. The colt army special was available in a variety of chambering, but most were for the then still new. The army special official police was a very good gun if i understand correctly, it ultimately evolved into the colt python but it seems to me there is less collector interest in them than in any other classic colt. Currently 32 20 ammo is being produced in lighter loadings for the cowboy shooters. Jan 03, 2018 boring revolvers for rifle cartridges proved so profitable for colt that it followed with the.
The colt official police is a medium frame, doubleaction revolver with a sixround cylinder, primarily chambered for the. Ive got a 6 colt army special in 32 20 that belonged to an old friend who passed away at 106. Recalibrating ballistic history or my quest for the. Some were chambered for various nowobsolete rounds like the colt.
A nice 3220 or 41 colt army special will sell for more than the more common 38 special. Wilson colt and its collectors colt collectors association fine colts the dr. I need a couple of starting points to make up some some good lead target loads for the 3220. You can load a 200 grain bullet in the 38 special to simulate the 41 colt. Mar 28, 2012 what is the value of a colt army special 3220 w. It was used as a side arm by cavalry, infantry, artillery troops, and naval forces. Currently 3220 ammo is being produced in lighter loadings for the cowboy shooters. Ps i have not seen many four inch barrel army specials. Published on dec, 20 the colt army special is a double actionsingle action revolver that was chambered in 3220 32 wcf, 38 special, and 41 long colt. Bore is clean, with a few tiny pits, but overall very good for the age. The original loading was a nominal 20 grains of black powder behind a lead 117 grain bullet. Apr 29, 2012 a nice condition colt army special revolver made in 1926 chambered in 32 20.
I guess other collectors are taking notice of a moderate priced colt. Additionally, in 1930 approximately 30,000 army specials were produced in. Be sure to have the gun inspected to be sure its in good working order. Early 20s colt revolver not commonly found for sale, this one is in good condition, light corrosion on the barrel. Id like to say i had quite a few stories to tell about it but he got it when he was 99 to replace one he had lost to the law back during prohibition which in his words was a year or two ago. On the 3220, 3are you sure it is not a shortened barrel and not a special order the only way to tell is to letter it thru colt historical records or by physically examining the barrel. If your firearm does not appear in the listing, please understand that this is not a comprehensive database. Sn looks like 1924, with black hard rubber grips, chip at front corner of right grip, not too bad. The revolver is a colt single action army peacemaker in 32. Mar 31, 2010 colt 32 wcf posted in miscellaneous revolvers ref. Colt army special 3220, 1923 maybe found a nice colt, army special 5 in 3220. As to your problems, its very likely the gun is out of time, and needs to be repaired by a qualified gunsmith who is trained to repair the older colt revolvers. What is the history and value of a colt army special 38. Greetings all, i am currently researching the colt army special da in 3220 calibre.
Colt gun, it can be easily and safely handloaded to at least 1500 feet with 2400 hercules powder. What is the value of a colt army special 3220 wcf, serial. Colt army special 3220 the firearms forum the buying. I have a picture in a 1960 book of an officers model target given a heavy barrel by that route before colt offered it as an option. Dedicated to the colt army special, manufactured 19081927.
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