Colt Army Special question

[theteacher1959]

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

 

[Old Fuff]

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]

Thanks you so much!

 

[Dbar111]

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]

These guys will make you one.

http://www.epsaddlery.com/

rc

 

[Dbar111]

thank you for the help.

 

[MMCSRET]

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.