The transitional Colt revolver between the New Navy series and the Official Police. The Army Special was redesignated "Official Police" in 1927. A solid, reliable swing-out cylinder revolver widely used by American police departments from 1908 through WWII. The .38 Special chambering made it vastly more effective than the earlier .38 Long Colt Army revolvers. Type: Revolver Action: Revolver Caliber: .38 Special Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1908, USA Weight: 32 oz Overall length: 9" Status: Discontinued Intended use: law enforcement, civilian