Interesting "fix"

[robertrwalsh]

I was at one of my favorite LGS today and noticed a Model 58 in the used-consignment shelf, so I asked to take a look. I was not seriously interesting, not for $950 as I already have one, but looking doesn't hurt.

I was checking it for function and, no double action. I asked the guy behind the counter about it. It is a store gun (as opposed to consignment) and is no longer on the CA approved list. So they alter it to s/a only by pulling out the sear and can then sell it as a single-action revolver, which does not need to be on the list to sell. The sear parts were in a little baggie stapled to the tag.

I also passed on a Colt Army Special in 32-20 due to the issues with getting components or ammo just now. It was only about $600 and had some good honest wear on it but was not thrashed.

 

[dwh]

That’s one way to beat the “man” at these rediculous laws. I’d love to find a saa 32-20 for $600.

 

[Muley Gil]

That’s one way to beat the “man” at these rediculous laws. I’d love to find a saa 32-20 for $600.

The Colt Army Special is a double action revolver. The AS was renamed the Official Police in the late '20s. The same frame was used for the Python.

I have a very nice OP .32-20 with a 5" barrel.

 

[maxfam]

Here is the thread from Calguns

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=453716

 

[DWalt]

I have a 1909 Colt Army Special in .32-20. Looks nearly unfired, but I have fired it a few times. Fairly desirable to Colt collectors, as they are not too common. One of those situations in which the seller didn't know what he had. But I offered him a reasonably fair price because I didn't want to take too much advantage of him. $600 would be a fair price for a sound shooter condition .32-20 Army Special. I also have a similar .32-20 Colt OP from the early 1930s having an interesting backstory which is too long to get into here.

I have always wanted an Army Special in .41 Long Colt, but never found a nice one at a price that I was willing to pay. Those I have seen were in scrap iron condition.

 

[Bald1]

What is the CA law concerning double action revolvers?