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100 years old!
I get that this isn't an S&W, but please indulge me. Like the S&W revolvers of this era, it is cool, vintage, and it does date between 1896-1961.
All my revolvers are Smith & Wesson - except this one. It was my Grandfathers revolver. It's a Colt "Army Special" in 32-20. The S/N indicates a D.O.B. of 1916. The trigger is like "Butta".
When it was passed down to me, it came with brass, bullets, and an all in one "Ideal Mfg." reloading tool. I've never tried it, as I have a set of RCBS dies and a modern press. Anyway, thank you for looking.
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05-19-2016, 05:21 PM
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That old revolver looks to be in great shape! I'd love to have something like that, especially a family heirloom.
Oh, and there's nothing "wrong" with having, showing, and talking about guns that aren't Smiths on this forum...so you certainly don't have to apologize or offer a disclaimer for that.
Thanks for showing us your grandfather's old gun.
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05-19-2016, 05:22 PM
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Verah nice, 3S16.
My oldest Smith will be 70 next year.
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05-19-2016, 05:23 PM
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I have an AS in .32-20 just like it, in about the same condition, but from slightly earlier (1911) and with the unusual 4-1/2" barrel. Maybe you can use the tong tool to cast bullets.
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05-19-2016, 06:34 PM
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S&W ARE NOT. Thats nice 3s16.100 years old,looks to be in good shape.Grandfathers revolver thats cool.
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Very nice!!!
Cool to have your Grand fathers gun. Happy 100th birthday. I'v got one old gun. It's not a family heirloom or aything but it is 94 years old and shoots like a new one. The people on this "Smith and Wesson" forum just love guns, period. Thanks for posting that sweet heart of a revolver. 
Peace,
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i'm only 66 and I have a lot more blueing loss than that sweet old colt. lee
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Wow your Grandfather took good care of that Colt .It looks almost new to be 100 yrs.old!
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Nice revolver! And, sadly, built better than most of what's out there today.
Yes, I've shown this photo before, but it needed to be shown again, since the NS turned 100 this year. I could list it as one of my most unique:
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Nice revolver! And, sadly, built better than most of what's out there today.
Yes, I've shown this photo before, but it needed to be shown again, since the NS turned 100 this year. I could list it as one of my most unique:
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Wow! I like that Colt! There's something about a smaller revolver that shoots a big ol' bullet that really appeals to me.
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05-20-2016, 01:39 PM
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Thanks folks for all the kind words. My Grandfather would have been pleased. R.I.P.
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My Army Special in .32-20 was also made in 1916. It's been refinished and has a replaced front sight. Not sure if the 4.5" barrel is original or has been shortened.
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