I my quest to find a 1905 HE Target in 32/20 I ran across this nice Colt Army Special 32/20. Just got a few hours ago. Haven't had a chance to shoot yet. Gun is tight and action is slick. This may be the one to put adjustable sights on. I've about given up finding a Target S&W. Going to shoot it off bags to see if it's a keeper.
Colt Army Special
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BearBio
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I have one in 41 LC and is the only DA I still have!
Keep it in my desk drawer.
OOOPPPSSS!!! I mis-poke-I still have a Flobert Velo Dog!
Keep it in my desk drawer.
OOOPPPSSS!!! I mis-poke-I still have a Flobert Velo Dog!
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Back in the late 70's, I had a Colt 1909(?) Army Special in .38 spl. Beautiful blueing, and a really slick DA trigger pull. Way out of time though, and some pretty scary push off. Put rubber grips on it, and eventually sold it. Still have the original hard rubber grips it came with. If you, or anyone else needs a set, let me know - free, just cover mailing cost.
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My Colt .32-20 Army Special. I don't remember precisely at the moment, but I think it is from 1912. Although it's in good condition (it is much better looking than it shows in the picture) I don't shoot it much. It seems that the chambers may be a little oversize, and I get more split fired cases than I should. I do not like losing brass. I don't think I would recommend messing with yours. Most any original and reasonable condition Colt will bring some pretty good money. BTW, I own three .32-20 revolvers - two Colts, one S&W. None of them shoot very satisfying groups.
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In the last 5 yrs I have lost track of how many 32/20s I've owned. Mostly S&W. Several in hi condition. My Bro had likewise number. We have never had any that were with chamber problems that caused chronic case splitting. If that were the case I would be looking at my dies. If the cylinder chambers aren't oversized the cartridges are under size. I've been shooting 32/20 since I was a kid. Only problems encountered were with Spanish knock offs.
I don't load barn burners. With fixed sight 32/20s its best to approximate the factory loading of the day. Cast bullets seem to work best because of range of bullet diameters possible + & -. Also found this to be true in Win, Sav & Marlin 32/20 rifles. ( same goes for 25/20 rifles ) The RCBS 115gr FP bullet works well in S&W, Colt and the rifles too.
I don't load barn burners. With fixed sight 32/20s its best to approximate the factory loading of the day. Cast bullets seem to work best because of range of bullet diameters possible + & -. Also found this to be true in Win, Sav & Marlin 32/20 rifles. ( same goes for 25/20 rifles ) The RCBS 115gr FP bullet works well in S&W, Colt and the rifles too.
This Army Special in .41 LC has had a barrel cut, and was tuned and blued by the Good people at Cylinder & Slide.
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My 5" .32-20 Official Police (same as an Army Special) is very accurate and doesn't split cases. The better sights help a LOT!
I had a target .32-20 and those sights weren't easy for my old eyes.
I had a target .32-20 and those sights weren't easy for my old eyes.
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I bought an Army Special .32-20 five inch some years ago. Mine was made in the late '20s right before the name change to Official Police. It was in like new condition and I doubt it had been fired more than a few rounds when I bought it.
I tried different cast bullets, different bullet diameters, different powders, etc. and never could get the gun to shoot with any degree of accuracy. In this regard, I'm sure mine wasn't a typical Army Special .32-20 and I would assume most shoot very well.
However, I've bought and sold many, many handguns in the last fifty years and I expect to get a poor shooter once in a while, just not one that looks new.
I tried different cast bullets, different bullet diameters, different powders, etc. and never could get the gun to shoot with any degree of accuracy. In this regard, I'm sure mine wasn't a typical Army Special .32-20 and I would assume most shoot very well.
However, I've bought and sold many, many handguns in the last fifty years and I expect to get a poor shooter once in a while, just not one that looks new.
DWalt
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As I said earlier, none of my three .32-20 revolvers would win any matches using any load I have ever tried in them. And all apparently have good barrels and bores. But I don't use them for that purpose anyway so it doesn't bother me much.
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