this firearm was discontinued in 1941 then revived in 1955 and ran until mid 1980s with the serial number on yours i believe the age of your firearm is around 45 years old --- No Army Specials have been made for over 70 years ---- The Colt Army Special revolver was introduced in 1908 and discontinued in 1928. The patent dates you have are correct for the Army Special revolver, but the serial number is well outside the range. If you are reading the serial number correctly, you may have a rebarrelled Colt New Army. We'd have to see digital pictures of the gun to be certain. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Write a letter to the current COLT Manufacturing Company, historical department. They will charge you a small fee, but will send you a letter of history on the side arm.
Your colt army special was made in 1924.
Made about 1924.
That serial number shows it was made in 1922. If you google 'Colt Army Special .38' you will find some information on it.
1929
value depends on overall condition...............
#2669 colt pocketg good condition jimbell1923@yahoo.com
About 99 years old, produced in 1911.
manufactured by savage arms corp.utica.n.y.usa
A Colt army special & officiers model with that serial number without the Z ending was made in 1914.
about 1916
Pretty much almost impossible to tell the model just by the sn.
1914 You can go to www. proofhouse.com/colts select the model on the left side of the page and find your serial number