I bought a replacement hammer and hand and fitted them so that the revolver could be put back to use. It was an early GunBroker find and needed a lot of rehab. I gave $70 for this relic grade 6-inch 1914 Colt Army Special in. That's actually pretty useful handgun ballistics. Handloads developed with various powders: Herco, Unique, Bulls Eye, have operated in a velocity range of 720 fps to 900 fps using a 200 grain lead bullet. 40 S&W probably couldn't tell the difference between the two. 41 Long Colt today, but it is a good serviceable revolver cartridge all the same. There's no real reason to ressurect the obsolete. No Python has an action that feels any smoother or nicer than this revolver's action. 41 Long Colt ammunition for this revolver and shoot it quite a bit.
Years later I had opportunity to pick up a late vintage circa 1925 4-inch Army Special chambered for. One day it was gone and I began regretting not buying it. For all I remember about it now it could have been a non-original nickel finish, probably was, but for about a year it was in their pistol case and I'd go in there and fondle it on occasion. 41 Long Colt in a few Colt Model 1877 "Thunderers." I had just turned 21 and was sorely tempted to buy that. Way back when I was young a local pawn shop had a nickel 4-inch Colt Army Special in. 41 Long Colt and one because I wanted to teach myself about Colt actions. One I acquired because I wanted a good usin' example of a revolver chambered for. You might do well to secure those Army Specials for there is still a lot of good shootin' there. The older Colts run a close second to Smith & Wesson in my mind and they have a charm all their own. I love vintage Smith & Wesson revolvers most of all, but do greatly esteem some classic Colts too.
You always feature photos of good stuff to look at.
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