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	Colt Rifles Resource Page - colt bolt action rifles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Colt is also well known for their production (now taken over by Colt Defense) of the M1911 pistols, M4 carbines, M16 assault rifles, and M203 grenade launchers, although none of these are of Colt design.
		Unfortunately, Colt's range of handgun products in the late 1980s was critically out of touch with the demands of the market, and their once-vaunted reputation for quality had suffered during the UAW strike.
		Colt's stable of double action revolvers and single action pistols were seen as old fashioned by a marketplace that was captivated by the new generation of "wondernines" - high-capacity, 9mm caliber handguns, as typified by the Glock 17.
	www.forensico.com /For-List_of_Firearms_C-/Colt_Rifles.html (1408 words)

	Colt Firearms, Gun Books, Gunbooksales.com, Mail Order Catalog of Gun Books
		Colt's SAA is the one revolver that captures the spirit of the American cowboy and holds the attention of gun enthusiasts and collectors around the world.
		Colt's hand arms are illustrated and described and Colt carbines, rifles and shotguns are also included, along with the colorful story of the Gatling gun and other automatic weapons.
		As the Colt Peacemaker is universally admired and collected the fan of this revolver is encouraged to use reference books and guides to become familiar with the numerous facets of this intriguing firearm.
	www.gunbooksales.com /colt.htm (1438 words)

	Colt's Manufacturing Company - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Colt also developed many important less known firearms that were often ahead of their time.
		The second famous "Colt 45" is the John Browning-designed M1911, which was the standard U.S. military sidearm from 1911 to 1985.
		Colt was hit by this downturn, though it would be made worse later in the 1990s by a boycott.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Colt_Firearms (2468 words)

	Samuel Colt - People of Connecticut
		Colt was able to fulfill the government's request and it was the boost he needed to focus on firearms again.
		Colt firearms were known for their high quality and dependability, and Samuel Colt became a very wealthy man.
		Colt weapons were widely used in the Civil War, and the Colt.45 calibre Peacemaker model became synonymous with America's West.
	www.netstate.com /states/peop/people/ct_sc.htm (630 words)

	NFM - Virtual Museum Tour
		Firearms include an air rifle similar to that used on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Colt revolvers of the type popular with the "49ers," and an early Remington rifle.
		Amidst the dozens of firearms displayed are rifles and revolvers of the Buffalo Soldiers, frontier firearms by Colt, Smith & Wesson, Marlin, and Winchester, and two guns that belonged to Annie Oakley herself.
		The firearms displayed include a handmade Viet Cong copy of a Colt M1911A1 pistol, guns of several U.S. presidents; and Maj. John Hession's Model 1903 rifle -- one of very few American firearms loaned to Britain at the beginning of World War II that was returned.
	nra.nationalfirearms.museum /tour/default.asp (877 words)

	Colt: Legend & Legacy
		HOSLEY: Colt had failed New Jersey for two reasons: first is that he was a chaotic presence in the midst of this small, struggling start-up business.
		In 1844, Colt demonstrated for Congress his invention of an underwater mine that used a telegraphed signal for harbor defense.
		Colt’s showmanship prevailed as he blew up a 500-ton schooner on the Potomac River to the delight of the thousands who attended.
	www.simonpure.com /colt.htm (1121 words)

	Inventor of the Week: Archive
		Regardless of one’s views on the use of firearms by private citizens, it is important to know about these powerful devices, and perhaps no other American brand name of firearm is better known than Colt, which began in 1836 with the creation of the Colt revolver.
		Earlier pistols were available with one- and two-barrel designs, but Colt’s design, which he may have conceived of while observing the workings of the capstan on a sailing ship, was the first of its kind, and earned an important place in munitions history.
		Colt entered into Chapter 11 in 1992, dealt with litigation between it and C. Intellectual Properties, and finally, was bought once more and restored to financial health in 1994.
	web.mit.edu /Invent/iow/colt.html (791 words)

	The Colt Legacy Tribute .45 Pistol (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Firearms produced by Colt have played a prominent role in American history, and classic Colts have been a favorite of firearms enthusiasts and collectors for generations.
		To the left of Sam Colt is a depiction of the Hartford Armory’s distinctive dome.
		The gilded zinc colt statue was cast in the Armory.
	www.americaremembers.com /products/CLTRIP/CLTRIP.asp (1213 words)

	The History of Colt Firearms by Dean K. Boorman
		The gun is Belle Starr's.45 caliber Colt single-action Army revolver carried by her near the end of her career.
		Colonel Colt was at the forefront of those heralded gunmakers who revolutionized industry by pioneering in parts interchangeability and mass production during the Industrial Revolution.
		Colts were the favorite revolver in the opening of the West and quickly gained an international reputation for ingenuity, reliability, and style.
	www.wilsonbooks.com /HisCltFi.html (517 words)

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		By 1855, Colt was back in Hartford with a new factory along the banks of the Connecticut River in an area known as the South Meadows.
		The renowned Colt Firearms Collection is on permanent display in the Museum of Connecticut History.
		In Memoriam: Samuel Colt and Caldwell Hart Colt.
	www.cslib.org /colt.htm (2092 words)

	CNN - Reports: Colt to drop handguns with lawsuits looming - October 11, 1999
		Colt's Manufacturing Company would remain in business making military firearms and collectible guns, Newsweek magazine reported, but would give up making most handguns in part because of the possibility of large court judgments against it.
		Colt is one of several gun manufacturers facing lawsuits from nearly 30 American cities seeking compensation for their costs in treating victims of gunshot wounds.
		But Colt, which went bankrupt in the early 1990s, is also having trouble paying its vendors, the magazine reported.
	www.cnn.com /US/9910/11/colt.handguns (425 words)

	The Colt Firearms Collection
		Colt's genius in both inventing and marketing helped make Connecticut a major center for firearms manufacturing throughout much of the 19th and 20th centuries.
		In 1995 the original "Rampant Colt" statue that had adorned the Hartford Colt factory was acquired by the museum.
		The Colt Firearms Collection, coupled with historic photographs and other related materials, is a "must-see" for both firearms enthusiasts and students of American history.
	www.cslib.org /coltarms.htm (217 words)

	Colt Knives
		The story of Colt, the firearms company, is written indelibly across the pages of 168 years of history.
		Description: The story of Colt, the firearms company, is written indelibly across the pages of 168 years of history.
		A beautiful addition to the Colt family, this stockman in genuine stag will make the carrier the envy of his or her friends.
	www.dantesknife.com /colt_knives.htm (1794 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on R.L. Wilson - Colt: An American Legend/the Official History of Colt Firearms from ...
		It was adopted by Samuel Colt as a trademark for his patent firearms and has been stamped on a good many guns over the years.
		In the present early years of the twenty-first century, Colt M16 rifles and M4 carbines are in the front lines of operations in Iraq and the War Against Terror.
		Colt has produced specially decorated firearms; usually single action revolvers, for many heads of state, including Presidents of the United States.
	www.epinions.com /content_130226687620 (782 words)

	Original Colt Firearms Sold Recently (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The gentleman (from Burnet, Texas) from whom I purchased the gun stated that it had been in his family "for at least fifty years that he could recall" and family legend had it that it belonged to a Texas Ranger.
		Colt records are available on most of these guns.
		According to the Militia General Order of May 16, 1856, cavalry volunteers were required to carry "one six-shooting Colt's pistol" and were to be marked on the "butts of the...
	arms2armor.com /colt/orgcltsd.htm (2115 words)

	Modern Firearms - Handgun: Colt 1873 Single Action Army / Peacemaker revolver
		The Colt model 1873 revolver, universally known as the Colt Single Action, Peacemaker, or Frontier, is one of the most popular and legendary small arms in USA.
		The Colt 1873 was actually developed by the 1872, based on the patents granted to Charles B. Richards (cartridge conversion of the open-top percussion Colt revolvers) and W. Mason (improved ejector).
		Colt Bisleys were intended as a target guns, and had hammers with wider and lower spurs, and a different grip frame.
	world.guns.ru /handguns/hg32-e.htm (921 words)

	Firearms Demystified
		It is based on the Colt 1911 model which was first produced in the early 20th century by Colt Firearms.
		The Mossberg 500 is a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun.
		Unlike a semi-automatic firearm which can jam at inopportune times, the revolver type of firearm — when properly kept and cleaned as all firearms should be — is a completely reliable form of home protection and self-defense.
	www.attrition.org /technical/firearms (1262 words)

	Firearms Colt
		If you are not a resident of the state of Arizona you may have a firearm shipped to an FFL in your state for transfer to you.
		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)

	Colt Firearms' Future - 1911Forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Colt's financial situation has dictated their actions, and any company that wishes to continue in business must do what it takes to continue to make a profit or go out of business.
		At that time Colt was also fighting the "Thirty Cities Lawsuits" in the Courts, and it financially was bleeding them to death - exactly as the Anti-Gunners at HCI intended.
		If Colt's is guilty of anything, it is that they have neglected their media and marketing campaigns to the extent that rumors like this could flare up in the first place.
	www.1911forum.com /forums/showthread.php?p=4439 (3135 words)

	1991A1 - Family, Friends, Firearms
		Colt has the name and I do have a 1942 Colt 1911A1 but they have had some QC issues over the past bunch of years.
		Colt's quality has improved recently, but IMO they ask too much cash for what they offer.
		Bought a 1991 colt compact several years ago, never had a malfunction, maybe not the prettiest gun in the world but trust it enough to use it for concealed carry.
	www.familyfriendsfirearms.com /forum/showthread.php?t=32365 (2303 words)

	U.S. Firearms Flattop Target .45 Colt
		The truth is that the U.S. Firearms guns are closer to the original Colts than are the modern Colt-produced guns.
		The original Colt Flattop Target models were built between the years of 1888 and 1895, with a total production of around 926 guns.
		The U.S. Firearms Flattop Target revolver received for testing is chambered for the.45 Colt cartridge, but is available in several other chamberings as well.
	www.gunblast.com /USFAFlattop.htm (1074 words)

	Modern Firearms - Handguns - Colt Government model / M1911
		The commercial Colts of this design are known as Government models.
		In 1929, Colt introduced the Government pistol in its new chambering, the.38 Super Automatic, a hotter version of the earlier.38 Automatic cartridge.
		Along with Colt, countless numbers of companie in the USA and other countries manufactured more or less exact copies of the M1911.
	world.guns.ru /handguns/hg04-e.htm (1032 words)

	Colt Pistols, Colt Revolvers, Colt Rifles. Locate a Colt dealer near you.
		Colt's production of the model 1911 pistol forever changed the handgun market.
		And 1960 saw the introduction of yet another history-changing firearm: the Colt AR15/M16 rifle.
		Today Colt continues to offer its most revered firearms--the Single Action Army, the Python, the Anaconda, the 1911, and the AR15--in a variety of finishes and configurations.
	www.gunshopfinder.com /colt.html (281 words)

	AmFire.com
		The NAFLFD started in 1972 and is the oldest and largest Association of firearms retailers in the world.
		American Firearms Industry Magazine (AFI) is published monthly, and is a business-to-business trade magazine containing articles and information centered on the retailing of firearms and shooting products.
		The editor of AFI, Andrew Molchan, is widely recognized within the firearms industry as the best business/firearms writer in the world.
	www.amfire.com /colt/colt1.html (337 words)

	Colt Firearms at Impact Home
		A note about Colt products: Colt has such a good reputation earned over many decades, that we are obligated to offer their products.
		Mostly because of the attitude at Colt to prevent law abiding citizens from owning Colt firearms in legal configurations.
		You as a buyer will have a firearm with a lifetime service agreement, and the prospect of future appreciation due to the silly company policies at Colt headquarters.
	www.impactguns.com /store/colt.html (215 words)

	Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Firearms bibliography
		The revolver was a rarity until Colt and others made a reliable weapon.
		The grips are made from a variety of materials: plastic, hard rubber, ivory, etc., depending on the maker, status and wealth of the owner.
		Information or research assistance regarding firearms is frequently requested from the Smithsonian Institution.
	www.si.edu /resource/faq/nmah/firearms.htm (517 words)

	Heritage Trails Sightseeing Tours - Samuel Colt Genius of Hartford Tour
		Born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1814, Samuel Colt was a millionaire before 40 and dead at 47 in 1862.
		His wife Elizabeth continued in his footsteps, supervising the re-building of the firearms factory after a devastating fire in 1864, complete with a second onion dome, seen by passing river traffic.
		Elizabeth Colt commissioned large memorials to her husband, such as the 1905 Samuel Colt Memorial, located at the entrance of Colt Park.
	www.charteroaktree.com /colttour.html (440 words)

	Amazon.com: The Book of Colt Firearms: Books: R. L. Wilson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		If you have a serious interest in Colt firearms; be it as a collector, shooter, or just plain armchair aficionado, this book has no equal.
		Always wondered where Colt quotes from when I call for models and years of manufacture and this is the book on the reference desk at Colt.
		R.L. Wilson went to colt to do all his research and is the Master of Colt information, he also has a website where you can order his books (even autographed and numbered) This book was originally [$$] and I have seen it go for as much as [$$$] and getting scarcer.
	www.amazon.com /Book-Colt-Firearms-R-Wilson/dp/0962594377 (769 words)

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