Fat Boy
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I am looking at a Colt revolver- on the side of the barrel is stamped "Colt Army Special" and the number "38" On top is the manufacturing information, and I believe the patent year is 1905, or 1906? 4" blue steel barrel, with Colt logo grips, probably aftermarket, given their condition
Serial number begins 417xxx
After some research, I believe this gun was manufactured somewhere around 1916/1917 (Proofhouse.com)-
The gun is tight, the action locks up nicely, and it appears to check out satisfactorily.
I have read various opinions about this gun and what it will safely shoot. My goal is to get a serviceable revolver, that can be used primarily as a shooter- no safe queens.
I read a post on my search from Old Fuff, talking about how Colt changed in around 1908 from the 38 Colt round to the 38 special round for this gun. (I believe I have that correct; if not, I apologize in advance- I have no intention of incorrectly quoting anyone-especially someone as helpful as he is) Since this gun was built around 1916/1917 (assuming proofhouse.com is correct) and the word special and the number 38 are on the side of the barrel, can it safely fire .38 special rounds, assuming good condition and lock up? I would not fire any +p rounds in this gun.
If it cannot fire .38 special, would it be safe to fire the currently available .38 colt long rounds, from say Goex, or other modern producers of the round?
Thanks!
Serial number begins 417xxx
After some research, I believe this gun was manufactured somewhere around 1916/1917 (Proofhouse.com)-
The gun is tight, the action locks up nicely, and it appears to check out satisfactorily.
I have read various opinions about this gun and what it will safely shoot. My goal is to get a serviceable revolver, that can be used primarily as a shooter- no safe queens.
I read a post on my search from Old Fuff, talking about how Colt changed in around 1908 from the 38 Colt round to the 38 special round for this gun. (I believe I have that correct; if not, I apologize in advance- I have no intention of incorrectly quoting anyone-especially someone as helpful as he is) Since this gun was built around 1916/1917 (assuming proofhouse.com is correct) and the word special and the number 38 are on the side of the barrel, can it safely fire .38 special rounds, assuming good condition and lock up? I would not fire any +p rounds in this gun.
If it cannot fire .38 special, would it be safe to fire the currently available .38 colt long rounds, from say Goex, or other modern producers of the round?
Thanks!