Featured in this lot we have a Colt Army Special double action revolver chambered in .38 special caliber. This revolver was manufactured by Colt in 1922. The revolver displays a blue'd 6" long round barrel, six shots cylinder, hard rubber grips, and double action trigger system. 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. Mechanically the revolver shows good timing on the cylinder rotation and a smooth trigger. The revolver shows good condition overall with wonderful finish and only minor wear due to handling. The pistol weighs 2lbs. Serial Number: 470338. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic firearm, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.