Colt Army Special question

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theteacher1959
April 3, 2009, 04:06 PM
I recently inherited a "Colt Army Special 38" (as marked on the barrel). What can I shoot with this gun?? 38 short? 38 Long Colt? 38 Special? I'm obviously confused!! thanks for your knowledgeble assistance!

Greg
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Old Fuff
April 3, 2009, 06:06 PM
It's chambered to use .38 Special. but you can also use .38 Short Colt and .38 Long Colt. .38 S&W should neither fit or be used. So far as it goes, I can't think of any good reason to use .38 Colt Short or Long.

In 1927 Colt changed the name (but not the revolver itself) to Official Police. It is sometimes better known by the latter name.

If you want to know when it was made, go to www.proofhouse.com
theteacher1959
April 3, 2009, 06:38 PM
Thanks you so much!
Dbar111
April 10, 2009, 04:05 PM
Anyone know where to get a leather holster for an Official Police with a 5inch barrel? New, used, i dont care much...

Thanks guys
rcmodel
April 10, 2009, 04:17 PM
These guys will make you one.

http://www.epsaddlery.com/

rc
Dbar111
April 10, 2009, 04:45 PM
thank you for the help.
MMCSRET
April 10, 2009, 05:15 PM
any holster labeled for a K frame smith will work. I alternate a holster between an M10 and an Army Special and an Official Police.
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