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 Colt's Manufacturing Company, Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
Colt, Hartford's unabashed sales promoter, raised the distinctive onion-shaped dome, topped with a cast-bronze rampant colt, over his factory, thereby assuring that every Hartford resident and visitor who saw the dome would ask about it and hear the Colt success story.
Following Sam Colt's death,control of the company remained in the hands of his widow and her family until 1901, when the company was sold to a group of investors.
Colt was generally profitable for its shareholders and continued to pay a dividend each year, even at the height of the Great Depression when earnings were near zero.
www.coltsmfg.com /cmci/history.asp   (3107 words)

  
 Colt Firearms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
Colt is perhaps best known for the famous "Colt.45", a name which actually refers to two separate historically significant firearms.
Colt's M203 Grenade Launcher is a lightweight, single-shot, breech-loaded 40mm weapon designed especially for attachment to the M4 Carbine and the M16A2/A4 Rifle.
Colt 9mm a SMG fire from a closed bolt, is has equipped with a sliding buttstock, and is readily field stripped without the need of special tools.
colt-firearms.org   (500 words)

  
 Colt Weapon Systems   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
As early as 1891, Colt Firearms worked with John Browning in the production of his gas-operated, air-cooled (later water-cooled) machine gun, first delivered to the U.S. Navy in 1897 and destined to play a major role in both the Boxer Rebellion and the Spanish-American War.
Through the 70's Colt's continued in a positive vein with the introduction of its Sharps Rifle, Sauer Rifle, and Blackpowder Reproductions.
An agreement to sell Colt Firearms Division to C.F. Holdings Corp. was announced in 1989, and in 1990 the company was sold to a coalition of private investors, the State of Connecticut, and the union employees (renamed Colt's Manufacturing Company, Inc.).
www.colt.com /mil/history.asp   (3099 words)

  
 Colt Anaconda - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Billed as among the most accurate.44 Magnum revolvers on the regular market, Colt's Anaconda is among the best selling quality large caliber revolvers in the United States.
Similar in design to the.357 Colt Python and based on the.357 Colt Trooper, but chambered for a more powerful round, the Anaconda was designed to compete against the Smith and Wesson Model 29 revolver.
The Anaconda holds six rounds, and is available with a four, six or eight inch barrel.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Colt_Anaconda   (193 words)

  
 US Revolvers - Colt A-P
Notes: The Colt Trooper was well-regarded among the law enforcement community; however, most officers felt that the Trooper was too darned big for everyday use, especially by detectives.
Notes: This is little more than a modification of the Colt Army Special, produced starting in 1926, for the simple reason that US law enforcement of the time was a better customer of revolvers than the US military.
Notes: Introduced in 1984, the Peacekeeper was intended to be a police service version of the Colt Python, with a blued finish, adjustable rear sight, and ergonomic rubber grips.
www.pmulcahy.com /revolvers/us_revolvers_colt_a-p.htm   (1124 words)

  
 Are Colt Revolvers DEAD? - THR
Colt has been on a roller coaster for years, usually being owned by people who cared nothing about guns and just wanted to bleed the company to line their own pockets.
Colt's rotate clockwise and the crane is under less stress compared to a Smith.
Colt chambered 45's were uncommon, and Ruger didn't release one in 45 until years after that.
www.thehighroad.org /showthread.php?t=24614   (2710 words)

  
 Colt Anaconda
He retired his fine Colt and Smith and Wesson.44 Special sixguns and carried a Smith and Wesson.44 Magnum daily until his stroke in 1981.
Colt decided that the Single Action Army, the Model P, frame was too small for the.44 Magnum.
John Lachuk had chambered numerous Colt Single Actions for his wildcat.44 which turned out to be dead-ringer for the.44 Magnum and on a couple of occasions I have fired another.44 Magnum Colt Single Action put together by Dick Casull that handles the.44 Magnum perfectly.
www.sixguns.com /range/anaconda.htm   (3180 words)

  
 October, 97 GGG Magnums
Handgun-equipped deer hunters who are in the market for a new revolver have a number of items from which to choose, but they must be careful to select a wheelgun that has the accuracy and oomph to quickly kill a whitetail at yardages up to 100 yards.
Colt’s revolver line is extensive, and it includes three items in the Anaconda double-action.44 Magnum/.44 Special group.
The Colt came in 0.06-inch behind the Ruger with with Blount CCI Blazer 240-grain jacketed hollowpoint rounds.
www.gun-tests.com /performance/oct97gggmagnums.html   (1844 words)

  
 The 45 Colt
The 45 Colt cartridge may be the perfect round for the large caliber enthusiast and handloader.
The picture on the left is of a 45 Colt with a 340 gr SSK bullet, 357 Magnum with a 125 gr JHP and a 9mm with a 115gr JHP.
As you can tell the 45 Colt is a massive cartridge that *usually* requires a large frame revolver, and in a modern large frame 45 Colt revolver it can outperform a 44 magnum with bigger heavier bullets, and less presure.
www.handloads.com /articles/default.asp?id=1   (1143 words)

  
 Modern Firearms - Handguns - Colt mk. V revolvers: Trooper, KingCobra, Anaconda
V revolvers from Colt company, such as Trooper Mk.V, Lawman Mk.V, first appeared in 1982, as an improved versions of the earlier Mk.III revolvers with same names.The improvements were not that radical, with major attention done to the trigger group: the main spring became longer, while the hammer path beccame shorter.
Anaconda revolver first appeared in 1990, and had been officialy discontinued in 1999, along with many other Colt models, but brought back in 2001.
Some Anaconda revolvers in.44 Magnum were manufactured with factory ported barrels, to improve the control over the recoil.
world.guns.ru /handguns/hg83-e.htm   (345 words)

  
 Colt's Manufacturing Company - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1994, the assets of Colt were purchased by Zilkha and Co, a financial group owned by Donald Zilkha.
Most problematic for Colt, its flagship 1911 pistols and AR-15 rifles had to compete with a glut of the company's own used rifles and pistols that could be purchased at prices well below what Colt offered for their new products on the civilian market.
The Colt OHWS hand gun was beat by HandK for what became the MK23 SOCOM, it was lighter than the HandK entry but lost in performance.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Colt_Firearms   (2469 words)

  
 Colt's Trooper
While the Smith and Wesson L frame and the Ruger Security Six are built on similar frame sizes, the Colt was for many years the only choice in a frame mid way between the.38 and.44 caliber frame.
In the rapid pace of development in police gear, the Colt Trooper eventually evolved into the revolver that is the subject of this article, the Colt Trooper MKIII.
The main springs of the Colt were coil type rather than the older flat type found in practically any other revolver.
www.gunblast.com /RKCampbell_ColtTrooper.htm   (1684 words)

  
 Frequently Asked Questions
The 45 COLT +P loads are loaded to 75-80% of 44 Magnum pressures.
Yes, the 45 COLT +P loads can be used in the SandW model 25 and the other modern SandW guns.
The 45 COLT +P loads are not suitable for these guns.
www.dakotaammo.net /faq.htm   (1193 words)

  
 A Double-Action Revolver Buyer's Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
The Colt Lightning was introduced in 1877 and the Smith & Wesson First Model in 1881.
Colt has cut back considerably on its DA-revolver line, but two models are still available: the Python Elite.357 Magnum and the Anaconda.44 Magnum.
The Python Elite can be had with either a 4- or 6-inch barrel in either blue or stainless while the stainless-only Anaconda is available in 4-, 6- or 8-inch trim.
www.gunsandammomag.com /ga_handguns/DAguide_052505   (855 words)

  
 Colt - Simpson Ltd - Collectors Firearms
COLT 1851 NAVY; 36 CAL; 98% blue, excellent bore, excellent grips, fine line on cylinder, wedge is broken on right side, in Colt wooden box with accessories, s/n 403xx 
COLT 1860 ARMY; 44 BP; poor bore, good grips, civillian Model, not cut for shoulder stock, frame and barrel not matching, original finish gone, some very minor pitting and starting to show brown patina, wooden case & accessories are new, s/n 1837xx 
COLT 1908; 32 cal; 70% blue, good bore, good grips, From John of Hughes Canada Ministry of Defense.
www.simpsonltd.com /index.php?cPath=28   (529 words)

  
 ModernMuscleCars.net - Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum
Here’s something interesting, the Kodiak, which is identical to the Anaconda, except it’s got an unfluted cylinder.
I think the Anaconda is heavier, especially the big 8" I have with the full length bull barrel, it's real tip heavy, but points very well and has enough weight to be accurate as hell.
i used to own a 44 colt anaconda......i loved that gun all you had to do is show it and never pull the trigger..
modernmusclecars.net /forums/showthread.php?t=9335   (1318 words)

  
 I Called Colt Concerning The Python & Anaconda. - 1911Forum
I called Colt concerning my post from yesterday in which I stated that Smith and Wesson was building the Python and the Anaconda.
The Colt customer service rep that I talked to today said that it is absolutely not true.
I would like to apologize to all the forum members for posting something that I believed to be true that according to Colt is not.
www.1911forum.com /forums/showthread.php?t=4814   (542 words)

  
 Colt's Manufacturing Company, Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
The most accurate.44 Mag on the market, big-bore shooters have come to expect the top performance and durability of this powerhouse.
But, the light, smooth trigger pull of the Anaconda still takes them by surprise.
Offset bolt notches and clockwise cylinder turn add strength and durability, while the integral ventilated barrel rib dissipates heat for clear sighting and allows easy scope mounting.
www.coltsmfg.com /cmci/Anaconda.asp   (91 words)

  
 Colt Anaconda   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
A powerful double action revolver from Colt that is available in either the.44 Magnum or.45 Colt Cartridges.
The Colt Acaconda is constucted of stainless steel.
[Colt and Colt Anaconda are copyright of their respective owners]
www.kitsune.addr.com /Firearms/Revolvers/Colt_Anaconda.htm   (119 words)

  
 Colt Anaconda Revolver
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 Ameritek Mounts - Colt
An excellent choice for pin shooters, bullseye competitors or any shooter that wants to enhance their 1911 Auto's performance without spending a lot of money.
Clearance cut for Colt, Enhanced Slides *Installation requires drilling and tapping of frame.
Drilled and Tapped- Matches the hole pattern of Anacondas that come drilled and tapped for scope mounts directly from the factory.
www.gunaccessories.com /AmeritekMounts/colt.asp   (284 words)

  
 Firearms Colt
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Colt Gvnt Pistol SS As New Cal 380acp 3 1/4" brl 7rd mag Case/Box Instructions..Serail #
Colt Sheriff's Revolver Cal 44-40 3"brl blue/CC as new
www.katsko.net /Firearms/Colt.html   (307 words)

  
 High Pressure .45 Colt loads
For the.45 Colt cartridge that is 14,000 psi as measured by the relatively new piezo-electric transducer method, or 15,900 cup as measured by the older copper crusher method.
Guns in.45 Colt that are built on heavy duty frames, such as the Ruger, Freedom Arms, Colt Anaconda, and Thompson-Center Contender will handle this load with authority.
Some of these high pressure.45 Colt loads are way beyond the pressure of proof loads, and while a good gun can survive a cylinder load of proof loads, it was not built to withstand a continuous diet of such loads.
www.chuckhawks.com /high-pressure45.htm   (3712 words)

  
 Hogue Grips
This grip fits the Colt Python and other Colt revolvers with an "I" Frame.
This grip fits the all Colt 1911 pistols, Government Model, 1991 A1, Gold Cup, Delta Elite, Combat Commander, MARK IV, and series 80.
This grip fits the all Colt Officers Model, 1991 A1 compact, Colt Defender.
www.gungoodies.com /cgi-bin/ez-catalog/cat_display.cgi?3X329430   (636 words)

  
 July, 97 Silhouette
Introduction: Like Ruger, Colt’s revolver line is extensive, and it includes three items in the Anaconda double-action.44 Magnum/.44 Special group.
Though Colt’s needs to supply a scope base and rings with the gun, the factory barrel porting feature makes that cost a wash, since the Super Redhawk needs porting, in our view.
The Anaconda shot slightly better overall, and its best group size was on par with what the Ruger did.
www.gun-tests.com /performance/jul97silhouette.html   (1767 words)

  
 Colt Custom Anaconda 44 mag 6" - The Firearms Forum.Com
I'm thinking of selling my Colt Anaconda Custom model and was wondering what it's worth.
It's not your average Anaconda and I've never seen another one like it.
After receiving the gun, I sent it to Magna Port Int here in Michigan where they installed the scope (Bausch and Lomb Elite 3000 2 X 6) and an SSI mount on the gun.
www.thefirearmsforum.com /showthread.php?p=221729#post221729   (399 words)

  
 Holster Sizes
Colt King Cobra, Python with 2.5" barrel; SandW Model 10 with 2", Model 19, 66 and 686 with 2.5" barrel and Model 13 and 65LS with 3" barrel
Colt Anaconda, King Cobra, Trooper and Python with 4" barrel; SandW K, L and N Frames with 4" barrel
Colt Anaconda, King Cobra and Python with 6" barrel; SandW K, L and N Frames with 6" barrel
home.comcast.net /~ccwinstructor/holster_sizes.htm   (271 words)

  
 Coltautos.com - Colt Catalogs
This list is based on the information first compiled many years ago by former Colt employee, John Hintlian and has been enhanced as new variations have been discovered.
The Colt Walker, 1860 Army, 1862 Pocket Navy, 1862 Pocket Police, Single Action Army and New Frontier, Detective Special, Diamondback, Lawman Mk III, Trooper Mk III, Python, Gold Cup National Match and Ace, Government Model and 22 Conversion Unit, Combat Commanders and Lightweight Commanders, and the AR-15 Sporter.
8 semi-auto handguns,10 revolvers, Colt Sauer rifle and 22 LR and 9mm conversion units.
www.coltautos.com /cacatalogs.htm   (898 words)

  
 Rifles n Guns | Firearm Community and Resource
The Colt Detective Special ("Cobra") was a revolver first produced in 1927 as a shortened...
The Model 500 Revolver is a newer revolver produced by Smith and Wesson on their...
The Colt Anaconda revolver first appeared in 1990, and had been officialy discontinued in...
www.riflesnguns.com   (168 words)

  
 Taffin Test the .45 Colt
At the other end of the spectrum, the.45 Colt is the favorite handgun hunting cartridge of any number of shootists and sixgunners when loaded with heavyweight bullets and used in strong modern sixguns such as the Ruger Bisley, Colt Anaconda, or Wesson.45 Colt.
When using flpowder in the.45 Colt I strongly recommend the use of SPG lube to cut down on fouling.
For use in the Colt Single Action Army or replicas from EMF or Cimarron, I use this new heavyweight with 7.5 grains of Hodgdon's Universal or 15.0 grains of their H4227 for right at 750 to 800 feet per second.
www.sixguns.com /tests/tt45lc.htm   (1082 words)

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