May 23, 2018 · Good morning all, Just wanted to share should be a significantly more complete database for Colt manufacture dates, by serial number, on the Colt website. It can be used at the link …

Nov 25, 2025 · I spoke with the Colt people at SHOT Show 2024 and made a couple of suggestions, one of which was a lightweight Colt .38 revolver to compete with S&W and Ruger offerings. There …

Feb 9, 2026 · You have a Colt LE-series M4 Commando pistol, circa early-mid 1990s. It’s a commercial-sale, semi-auto predecessor to the modern Mk18/CQBR-style guns.

On February 25, 1836, at the age of 22, Samuel Colt received a U.S. patent that would change American history—the Colt revolver. Unlike traditional firearms of the time, Colt’s design featured a …

Feb 6, 2025 · Just a reminder, this year’s Colt Collectors show (2025) will be at the Embassy Suites Charolette-Concord Hotel. Last I heard, 60%+ of the designated Colt Convention rooms have …

Jul 4, 2020 · Here's a simplified reference guide to figure out which frame your Colt revolver has. This is useful for finding spare parts or purchasing grips that will fit your gun. I'm not sure if a post like this …

Jun 3, 2025 · Colt specifically roll engraved his early six guns (Open Tops) with the Naval Battle scene of the Texas Navy fighting the Mexican Navy. Yea he was a broke man but he did everything he …

Feb 5, 2026 · After scouring multiple gun shops looking at 1911 pistols in 10mm I'm eyeing a Colt Delta Elite. Seems to have good reviews on the 'Net. What is your experience/opinion? I looked at Rock …

Dec 28, 2024 · Colt came up with this model attempt to cut cost with polymer trigger and mainspring housing, as well as very utilitarian style rollmarks. All to lower cost and tried compete with new …

Apr 21, 2023 · As near as I can figure, there are 3,351 surviving records of Colt Detective Special (DS) revolvers within the known surviving New York City Police Department records. The lowest DS by …