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or 175 years, Colt has been the
fi rst name in fi rearms. From the
inception of a dream, this iconic
American firearms maker has set
unprecedented standards that have aff ected almost all modern fi rearms.
Th roughout its illustrious history, Colt has been the leader for all others
to follow. Many have copied the famous iconic lines, but none have been
able to match them.
2011 marks the 175th Anniversary of the Colt brand that all started in
Paterson, New Jersey, with a revolving pistol called the 1836 Paterson.
2011 also marks another important milestone in Colt’s history. Th is year
we celebrate the 100th
Anniversary of the
Model 1911. No handgun
in history has ever matched its robust success
in war and peacetime service.
We dedicate this 2011 product catalog to 175
years of Colt fi rearms with a timeline and a small
sampling of the guns that built our brand.
Enjoy this nostalgic journey through the years
and step back in time as we bring you to our present
day product line and some classics of the past.
175 Years of Excell ence175th Anniversary Single Action Army® Revolver
100th Anniversary Model 1911F
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On the cover:
Model 1911- 100th Anniversary Edition. This one
of a kind 100th year commemorative is a tribute to the
adoption of the Model 1911 by the United States Armed
Forces. More than 300 hours of Master level engraving
and gold relief time went into producing what is truly a
work of art. Colt is donating this fi rearm to the National
Rifl e Association Foundation to be auctioned at the 2011
NRA Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Opposite page:
Limited Edition 175th AnniversarySingle Action Army® Revolver7½ inch barrel, .45 Colt, Black Powder style frame
with all metal surfaces polished and fi nished
in Colt Royal Blue. Embellished with Selec-
tive Gold Plating. Limited to the pro-
duction of 175 units in each barrel
length; 4¾", 5½" and 7½".
Limited Edition 100thAnniversaryColt Model 1911Finished in a polished
royal blue on all surfaces.
Smooth Cocobolo grips
with 100th Anniversary Gold
Plated Medallions. Slide is
enhanced with scroll engraving
and decorated with historic
Colt symbols highlighted in 24
kt. gold. Quantity is limited to
the production of 750 units.
2011 Colt Product Catalog2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Years of Excellence
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safe Handling of Your Colt Firearm
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samuel Colt
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11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt Single Action Army Revolver
13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt New Frontier
15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt Series 70 Pistol
17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt 1991 Series
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21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt Combat Elite
23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt New Agent & New Agent Double Action Only
25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt Defender
27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt Rail Gun
29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt Gold Cup Trophy
31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt Special Combat Government
33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt SP901
35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt Sporter Carbines
37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt Match Target Rifl es
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39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Colt Custom Shop
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SAFE HANDLING OF YOUR COLT FIREARM
Colt has long been committed to policies and practices that promote the responsible design, distribution and sales of fi rearms to qualifi ed, law-abiding citizens who seek to purchase and use fi rearms for legitimate purposes in a safe and responsible manner. Those who purchase and handle fi rearms have a responsibility to themselves and others to use fi rearms safely. The Basic Firearm Safety Rules set forth below establish a foundation for gun safety. Please remember, however, that these Rules are ONLY a starting point for the safe handling of fi rearms within our community.
THOROUGHLY read the safety and instruction manual supplied with your
fi rearm before handling.
ALWAYS treat every fi rearm as if it were loaded.
IMMEDIATELY check to make sure that the fi rearm is not loaded before
giving it to another person.
ALWAYS check to make sure a fi rearm is not loaded when picking it up.
NEVER chamber a round until ready to shoot.
NEVER leave a loaded fi rearm unattended.
ALWAYS store unloaded fi rearms and ammunition in separately secured
locations, so that children and untrained adults cannot gain access to them.
NEVER point a fi rearm at anything you do not intend to shoot regardless of
whether the fi rearm is unloaded or on safety.
NEVER consume alcoholic beverages or mind altering drugs before or during
the handling of fi rearms.
ALWAYS make sure that the target and the area surrounding the target are
safe before shooting.
NEVER rely on the fi rearm’s safety mechanism and ALWAYS abide by safety
rules regardless of whether the fi rearm is unloaded or on safety.
ALWAYS make sure the barrel of the fi rearm is clear of obstructions
according to the safety and instruction manual.
ONLY place your fi nger on the trigger when you are actually aiming at a safe
target and have made the decision to fi re.
ALWAYS use the proper ammunition for your particular fi rearm.
ALWAYS refer to the operation manual if your fi rearm fails to fi re.
NEVER alter or modify your fi rearm.
NEVER shoot a fi rearm at hard surfaces or water.
NEVER transport a loaded fi rearm and ONLY load a fi rearm at the
destination where you intend to shoot.
ALWAYS properly maintain your fi rearm.
ONLY clean your fi rearm when you are absolutely sure the fi rearm
is unloaded.
NEVER climb a tree, fence or obstacle with a loaded fi rearm.
ALWAYS wear appropriate ear and eye protection when
shooting or observing.
If you have any safety questions concerning our products, please
contact us here at Colt - 1-800-962-COLT.
175th AnniversaryColt Single Action Army®,
7½ inch barrel, .45 Colt. Embellished in gold by hand. Limited
to the production of 175 units in each barrel length; 4¾", 5½" and 7½".
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be Lincoln may have freed all men, but Sam Colt made them
equal. Th is post-Civil War slogan would have been music to Sam Colt’s
ears had he lived long enough to hear it. Yet, even before his death at the age of 47, he knew that his invention of a weapon capable of fi ring without reloading was
a tremendous success throughout the world.
Some 19th-century historians have gone so far as to say that Sam Colt’s invention altered the course of history. Whatever the case, when all was said and done, no one could deny that Sam Colt had achieved both fame and fortune known to few other inventors.
Sam Colt’s success story began with the issuance of a U.S. patent in 1836 for the Colt fi rearm equipped with a revolving cylinder containing fi ve or six bullets. Colt’s revolver provided its user with greatly increased fi repower.
Th e Colt revolving-cylinder concept is said to have occurred to Sam Colt while serving as a seaman aboard the sailing ship Corvo. Th ere he observed a similar principle in the workings of the ship’s capstan. During his leisure hours, Sam carved a wooden representation of his idea.
175 years ago, Sam Colt harnessed a dream and turnedit into one of the most historically signifi cant inventions of the modern world. Todayhis legacy continues.
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TTHE COLT CUSTOM Shop has produced this one of a kind 100th year commemorative, serial number 1911COLT001 as a tribute to the adoption of the Model 1911 by the United States Armed Forces. More than 300 hours of Master level engraving and gold relief time went into producing what is truly a work of art. The fi rearm features authentic ivory grips hand scrimshawed with a bust of Samuel Colt on the left panel and a WWI Doughboy on the right panel. The gun is further decorated with high relief hand inlaid gold symbols of the Colt dome, John Browning’s bust, a Serpentine Colt , and a Rampant Colt positioned between the dates 1911 and 2011. The top of the slide exhibits the text “100 Years of Faithful Service” also hand inlaid in 24 kt. gold and the complete fi rearm is accented in inlaid gold borders. To further accent the exquisite gold work, the engravers artfully applied hand cut scroll engraving over most of the polished surfaces. To further commemorate this milestone, Colt is donating this fi rearm to the National Rifl e Association Foundation. It will be auctioned at the 2011 NRA Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to support their unending battle for the protection of the right to bear arms.
Model 1911100th Anniversary Edition
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100th ANNIVERSARY COLT 1911
THE ONLY TRUE 1911
O1911ANVII O1911ANVIII
One Hundred Years of Faithful Service
Th e legacy of the Colt Model 1911 is written across the pages of history around the globe. From the battlefi elds
of foreign lands to the streets of the red, white and blue, no gun has left such an indelible impression as the
1911. 2011 marks the celebration point for the 1911’s 100th birthday. Colt is proud to off er two limited edition
anniversary versions of the venerable workhorse. Th e only true 1911.
O1911ANVII Features
� Quantity Limited to 750 Units
� Finished in a Polished Royal Blue
� Unique Serial Number Format: 19110001
� Smooth Cocobolo Grips with 100th Anniversary Gold Plated Medallions
� Glass Topped Walnut Display Case with French Fitted Red Lining and Serpentine Colt Etched in Glass.
� Slide is Enhanced with Scroll Engraving and Decorated with Historic Colt Symbols Highlighted in 24 kt. Gold
O1911ANVIII Features
� Production Limited to Orders Placed by November 30, 2011
� Based on the Collectible Model 01918 Confi guration and Finish
� Custom Rollmarks on Receiver and Slide Relative to the History of the Model 1911
� Unique Serial Number Format: 00011911
� Special Edition 100th Anniversary Packaging
1836 PatersonFIRST BORN COLT
TTHE 1836 COLT Paterson 5-shot revolver was the first commercial repeating firearm employing a revolving cylinder with multiple chambers aligned with a single, stationary barrel. Its design was patented by Samuel Colt on February 25, 1836, and it derived its name from being produced in Colt’s fi rst plant in Paterson, New Jersey. Sam was 22. In 1845, units of the U.S. Dragoon forces and Texas Rangers engaged in fighting the Indians in Texas credited their use of Colt fi rearms for their great success in defeating Indian forces.
Sam Colt’s ancestral Armsmear Crest, the source of the Rampant Colt adopted as his company’s logo. The crest carries the Latin motto, vincit qui patitur, “He who perseveres is victorious.”
Colt Memorial Statue overlooking Colt Park in Hartford, CT, a National Historic Landmark.
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CELEBRATING 175 YEARS OF FIREARMS EXCELLENCE
175th ANNIVERSARY SINGLE ACTION ARMY®
24 Karat Selective Gold Plating:
� Left Side of Frame: Rampant Colt
� Top of Backstrap: Colt Dome
� Right Side of Frame: Serpentine Colt
� Backstrap: “Sam Colt” signature
� Left Side of Barrel: Banner with the text “1836 - 175th Anniversary - 2011”
� Gold Scroll on cylinder, barrel and sides of frame
Features
� 24 kt. Selective Gold Plating
� Finished in Colt Royal Blue
� Black Powder Style Frame
� .45 Colt
� Barrel Lengths: 4¾”, 5½” and 7½”
� Limited to 175 in each Barrel Length
No gun in the company’s history better exemplifi es the celebration of Colt’s 175th Anniversary than the
Single Action Army® revolver. From its innovative beginnings as the fi rst breech-loaded revolver using self-
contained metallic cartridges, the gun that became world-famous as the Th e Peacemaker® is honored on this
momentous occasion. Th e Limited Edition 175th Anniversary Single Action Army® revolver, exclusively from
the Colt Custom Shop, comes with a black powder style frame with all metal surfaces polished and fi nished
in Colt Royal Blue. Th e guns are embellished with Selective Gold Plating and limited to the production of
175 units in each barrel length; 4¾", 5½" and 7½".
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1847 WalkerVINTAGE COLT
UU.S. WAR DEPARTMENT offi cials report-edly were favorably impressed with the
1836 Paterson. As a result, when the Mexican War began in 1846, Capt. Samuel H. Walker, U.S.
Army, traveled east, looked up Sam Colt, and collaborated on the design of a new, more powerful revolver. The result was the 1847 Walker, the largest and most powerful black powder repeating handgun ever made. Samuel Walker carried two of his namesake revolvers in the Mexican–American War.
Texas Ranger, Samuel H. Walker. Library of Congress
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Introduced in 1873, no Colt revolver has earned greater fame than the Single Action Army®, Th e Peacemaker®.
In design and performance, in line and form, no more sculptural and practical Colt has ever been created.
Movies serve as constant reminders of the role this equalizer played in winning the West.
Large numbers of knock-off s and look-alikes have never been able to replace the real Colt. Records on the
SAA Revolver are a Who’s Who of action-oriented Americans of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Among others, they include such names as Buff alo Bill Cody, Th eodore Roosevelt, Judge Roy Bean, Pawnee
Bill Lilly, Captain Jack Crawford, Wyatt Earp, Pat Garrett, General George Patton and many others.
Features
� In 2011, all Single Action Army models will feature a 175th Anniversary Rollmark
� Outstanding design and performance
� Black Composite Eagle Grips
� 2nd Generation style cylinder bushing
� Available with a variety of custom options
Available OptionsCalibers� .32/20
� .38 Special
� .38/40
� .357 Mag
� .44/40
� .45 Colt
Barrel Lengths� 4 ¾” barrel length, 10 ¼” overall length
� 5 ½” barrel length, 11” overall length
� 7 ½” barrel length, 13” overall length
Finishes� Blue/Color Case Hardened
� Nickel
THE LEGEND LIVES ON!
P1870 - Blue
Color Case Hardened
- .45 Colt
- 7 ½” Barrel
P1841 - Nickel
- .45 Colt
- 4 ¾” Barrel
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Robert E. Lee, General of the Confederate Army. (1863, Julian Vannerson). Library of Congress.
John Henry “Doc” Holliday
SSAMUEL COLT DESIGNED the Colt Revolving Belt Pistol of Naval Caliber, later known as the Colt 1851 Navy, between 1847 and 1850. The cylinder was engraved, as Colt’s gesture of appreciation, with a scene of the victory of the Second Texas Navy at the Battle of Campeche on May 16, 1843. Famous “Navy” users included Wild Bill Hickok, John Henry “Doc” Holliday, Richard Francis Burton, Ned Kelly, and Robert E. Lee.
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Features
� Royal Blue Barrel and Cylinder
� Flat Top Case Colored Frame
� Walnut Stocks with Gold Medallions
� Adjustable Rear Sights for Windage and Elevation
� Ramp Style Front Sight
Available OptionsCalibers� .357 Mag
� .44 Special
� .45 Colt
Barrel Lengths� 4 ¾” barrel length, 10 ¼” overall length
� 5 ½” barrel length, 11” overall length
� 7 ½” barrel length, 13” overall length
COLT NEW FRONTIER®A LEGEND FOR 2011Th e legend of Colt continues in the New Frontier®, Single Action Army for 2011. From 1890 to 1898, Colt
manufactured a variation of the venerable Single Action Army with a uniquely diff erent profi le. Th e “Flattop
Target Model” was fi tted with an adjustable leaf rear sight and blade front sights. Colt has taken this concept
several steps further to bring shooters a reintroduction of a Colt classic. Th e New Frontier has that sleek fl attop
design with an adjustable rear sight for windage and elevation and a target ready ramp style front sight. Th e
New Frontier is off ered in .357 Magnum, .44 Special and .45 Colt with barrel lengths of 4 ¾", 5 ½" and 7 ½".
Th e guns are meticulously fi nished in Colt Royal Blue on both the barrel and cylinder, with a case colored
frame. Finishing off the classic package are walnut stocks with a gold Colt medallion.
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- .44 Special
- 5 ½” Barrel
P4870- Blue Color Case Hardened
- .45 Colt
- 7 ½” Barrel
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1860 ArmyVINTAGE ARMY
Soldiers in the trenches before battle, Petersburg, Va. Image from National Archives Collection
TTHE COLT .44-CALIBER “Army” Model was one of the most widely used revolvers of the Civil War. It was favored as a
side arm by cavalry, infantry, and artillery troops. More than 200,000 were manufactured from 1860 through 1873. Colt’s biggest customer was the U.S. Government, with over 127,000 units being purchased and issued to the troops. The 1860 Army was a single action, six-shot weapon accurate up to 100 yards.
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Features
� 100 Years of Service Rollmark
� Original Series 70 Firing System with Titanium Firing Pin
� 5” Barrel Length
� Double Diamond Rosewood Grips
� Original Rollmarks
� Fixed Sights
� Blue or Stainless Finish
� .45 ACP, 7 + 1 Round Capacity
Available Models01070A1CS� Brushed Stainless Receiver and Slide
01970A1CS� Blue Carbon Steel Receiver and Slide
COLT SERIES 70™ PISTOL
COMBAT PROVENSERIES 70 FIRING SYSTEMTh e legacy of the Government Model® is well known. It is a combat proven fi rearm that has tirelessly served
our Armed Forces for almost a century. Th is pistol features the legendary Series 70™ fi ring system, making it a
faithful reproduction and throwback to Colt Government Models manufactured prior to World War II. It is a
rugged and dependable Colt that features high maintainability and sustains repeatable accuracy.
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THE GATLING GUN is one of the best known early rapid-fi re weapons and a forerunner of the modern machine
gun. It was used by Union forces during the Civil War, the fi rst time it was employed in combat.
The Gatling gun was designed by Dr. Richard J. Gatling in 1861 and production by Colt began shortly thereafter. Gatling wrote that he created the gun to reduce the size of armies and so reduce the number of deaths by combat and disease, and to show how futile war is. Critics point out that General George Custer’s legacy might have been
diff erent had he accepted the off er to use a battery of Gatling guns before his fateful day.
He believed the heavy guns would impede his rapid march to the Little Big Horn.
Available Models01991 Government Model®� Blue Finish Carbon Steel Receiver & Slide� 5” Barrel Length, 8 ½” Overall Length� Double Diamond Rosewood Grips� Spur Hammer� .45 ACP, 7 + 1 Round Capacity
01991DA Lightweight Government Model®� Blue Finish Carbon Steel Slide� Black Anodized Aluminum Receiver� 5” Barrel Length, 8 ½” Overall Length� Double Action Only Mode of Fire� Double Diamond Slim Fit Grips� .45 ACP, 7 + 1 Round Capacity
01091 Government Model®� Stainless Finish, Stainless Receiver & Slide� 5” Barrel Length, 8 ½” Overall Length� Rubber Composite Grips� Spur Hammer� .45 ACP, 7 + 1 Round Capacity
04091U Commander®� Stainless Finish, Stainless Receiver & Slide� 4 ¼” Barrel Length, 7 ¾” Overall Length� Rubber Composite Grips� Enhanced Hammer� .45 ACP, 7 + 1 Round Capacity
04691 Commander®� Blue Finish Carbon Steel Receiver & Slide� 4 ¼” Barrel Length, 7 ¾” Overall Length� Double Diamond Rosewood Grips� Commander Hammer� .45 ACP, 7 + 1 Round Capacity
02071ELC2 Government Model®� Bright Stainless Finish, Stainless Receiver & Slide� 5” Barrel Length, 8 ½” Overall Length� Double Diamond Rosewood Grips� Stainless Steel Trigger, Spur Hammer� .38 Super, 9 + 1 Round Capacity
Features� 100 Years of Service Rollmark on Single Action Models� Fixed Sights� Beveled Magazine Well� Single & Double Action
COLT 1991® SERIES
0199104691Single Action
01991DADouble Action Only
0109104091USingle Action
02071ELC2Single Action
Th e Colt 1991 Series is a direct descendent of the original Colt 1911. It still remains “the standard” that
everyone else tries to imitate, but no one duplicates.
SERIES 80™ FIRING SYSTEM
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ICOLT CLASSIC
1873 SINGLE ACTION ARMY ®
IN 1872, COLT began to manufacture its fi rst breech-loaded revolver that used self-contained metallic cartridges. That gun became known as the world-famous Single Action Army® Model 1873, and it was designed to use metallic ammunition that contained its own primer. No Colt revolver has earned greater acclaim than the 1873 Single Action Army®. S.A.A. owners have included the most famous and infamous of America’s frontier past: Theodore Roosevelt, Buff alo Bill Cody, Wyatt Earp, Pat Garrett, Billy the Kid, and countless others who, with the support of Colt revolvers, created the American West of history and legend.
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The “Dodge City Peace Commission,” June 1883. From left to right, standing: W.H. Harris, Luke Short, Bat Masterson, W.F.
Petillon. Seated: Charlie Bassett, Wyatt Earp, Frank McLain and Neal Brown. Published pre-1923 historical photo.
COLT XSE™ SERIESGOVERNMENT® & COMMANDER®
MODEL PISTOLS100 Years of Service
Rollmark
01070XSE
01880XSE 01980XSE
04012XSE04860XSE04012XSE04860XSE
Features� 100 Years of Service Rollmark� Enhanced Tolerances � Front and Rear Slide Serrations� Checkered, Double Diamond Rosewood Grips� Extended Ambidextrous Thumb Safety� White Dot Carry Sights� Colt Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety� Skeletonized 3-Hole Aluminum Trigger� Enhanced Hammer� .45 ACP, 8 + 1 Round Capacity� Guide Rod
Available Models01980XSE Government Model®� Blued Carbon Steel� 5” Barrel Length
01070XSE Government Model®� Brushed Stainless Steel� 5” Barrel Length
04012XSE Commander®� Brushed Stainless Steel� 4 ¼” Barrel Length
04860XSE Lightweight Commander®� Brushed Stainless Steel Slide� Tefl on Coated Aluminum Receiver� 4 ¼” Barrel Length
01880XSE Lightweight Government Model®� Blued Carbon Steel Slide� Black Anodized Aluminum Receiver� 5” Barrel Length
Th e XSE™ Series features front and rear slide serrations, an
enhanced hammer with elongated slot, and Skeletonized
3-Hole Aluminum Trigger. It is available in Government
Model®, Commander®, and Lightweight Commander®
versions.
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New York City Police Department Traffi c Squad assisting in the arrival of Mayor McClellan, 1908.
FFROM ITS INTRODUCTION in 1898 to the beginning of World War II, the Colt New Service® Double Action revolver was a major part of the Colt line and was used heavily by the U.S. Military. Produced for government contracts and civilian sales between 1898 and 1944, it came in a variety of calibers but was most commonly chambered in .45 ACP and .45 Colt. It served American forces during the First World War and accompanied many police offi cers in their duties throughout the fi rst half of the twentieth century.
1898 New Service® Double Action Revolver
VINTAGE DOUBLE ACTION
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� Front and Rear Slide Serrations
� White Dot Carry Sights, Novak Rear Sight
� Skeletonized 3-Hole Aluminum Trigger
� Enhanced Hammer with Elongated Slot
� .45 ACP, 8 + 1 Round Capacity
� Half Checkered/Half Smooth Rosewood Grips with Embossed Colt Logo
� Colt Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety with Palm Swell
� Colt Single Side Tactical Thumb Safety
� Two-Tone Finish
� 5" National Match Barrel
COLT COMBAT ELITE®
COMBAT ELITE® FORGING AHEAD!Once again, Colt returns to its roots. Where quality and workmanship are demanded, Colt continues to
meet its customer’s expectations. Th is classic pistol is built with new and exciting features desired by the
combat-style match shooter, along with the quality and reliability they demand. A great addition for any
collector or avid shooter, new features include half checkered and half smooth rosewood grips with an
embossed Colt logo, a Colt Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety with Palm Swell, a Colt Single Side Tactical
Th umb Safety, a National Match® Barrel, Novak rear sights and other standard features of the XSE™ Series.
Where history meets modern era, the heart and soul of the Combat Elite® pistol is still derived from its
forged steel receiver, forged steel slide, forged stainless steel barrel, and forged slide stop. With a helping
of time honored tradition of American craftsmanship, once again “Quality Makes It A Colt™”.
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THE COLT DELTA ELITE®The time-tested Colt Government Model is available in 10mm. Colt was one
of the original pioneers in adapting a combat pistol to the potent 10mm
cartridge and the fi rst to successfully manufacture a 10mm caliber pistol in
the United States. The Colt Delta Elite®, a longtime favorite amongst combat
pistol shooters, off ers the power to hunt medium sized game with near 41
Magnum ballistics in a legendary 1911 style pistol.
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Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, NYWT&S Collection.
Items recovered after the deadly ending with Texas Rangers revealed Bonnie’s Colt Semi-Auto.
TTHE .32 ACP COLT Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless was among the first semi-automatic pistols
designed by John Browning and built by Colt. Many gangsters of the pre-World War II era
favored the Model 1903 because they were small and easily concealed. It
is said that Al Capone kept one in his coat pocket and Bonnie
Parker used one to break Clyde Barrow out of
jail after smuggling it in by taping it to her thigh.
1903 Pocket HammerlessVINTAGE OUTLAW
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Colt New Agent Features
� 100 Years of Service Rollmark
� Compact at only 6 ¾” overall length
� .45 ACP, 7 + 1 Round Capacity
� 9mm, 8 + 1 Round Capacity
� 3" Barrel Length
� Series 80 Firing System
� Double Diamond Slim Fit Grips
� Skeletonized Aluminum Trigger
� Enhanced Black Anodized Aluminum Receiver with Beveled Magazine Well
� Snag Free Trench Style Sight
� Front Strap Serrations
� Captive Recoil Spring System
New Agent DAO Features
� Series 80 Firing System
� .45 ACP, 7 + 1 Round Capacity
� 3" Barrel Length
� Double Action Only Mode of Fire
� Double Diamond Slim Fit Grips
� Enhanced Black Anodized Aluminum Receiver with Beveled Magazine Well
� Snag Free Trench Style Sight
� Front Strap Serrations
� Captive Recoil Spring System
COLT NEW AGENT ® & NEW AGENT DOUBLE ACTION ONLY™
RELIABILITY. WHERE AND WHEN IT COUNTS!
07810D.45 ACPSingle Action
07812D9mmSingle Action
07810DA.45 ACPDouble Action
COLT NEW AGENT®
Th e Colt New Agent model, now off ered in both .45 ACP and 9mm, off ers the power and protection of a full
sized pistol in a compact, lightweight carry model. Small, lightweight, accurate and reliable with a snag free
design trench sight, the New Agent is able to withstand everyday wear and frequent practice sessions without
the need for extensive maintenance.
COLT NEW AGENT DAO (DOUBLE ACTION ONLY)™
Finally, a double action pistol in a traditional 1911 package. Th e Colt New Agent is now available in Double
Action Only, proving once again Colt’s commitment to giving its customers what they want. When seconds
matter most, you can count on Colt’s New Agent Double Action Only pistol.
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SETTING THE STANDARD
Model 1911THE COLT 1911 still defi nes the
standard for modern day semi-automatic pistols. The 1911 was the standard U.S. military
sidearm from 1911 to 1985 and is still frequently used
by civilians, law en-forcement, and mili-tary forces today. The
M1911 is the best known of John Browning’s designs to use the short recoil principle in its basic design. In addition to the pistol itself being widely copied, this operating sys-tem rose to become the pre-emi-nent type of the 20th century and of nearly all modern centerfi re pistols. It is popular with civilian shooters in competitive events such as IDPA, International Practical Shooting Confedera-tion, and Bullseye shooting. It is
also a popular civilian concealed carry option due to its slim width.
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COLT DEFENDER™
COMPACT & POWERFUL
07000D.45 ACP
07002D9mm
Features
� 100 Years of Service Rollmark
� Wraparound Rubber Finger Groove Grips
� Skeletonized 3-Hole Aluminum Trigger
� Single Action
� White Dot Carry Sights
� Colt Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety
� .45 ACP, 7 + 1 Round Capacity
� 9mm, 8 + 1 Round Capacity
� 3” Barrel Length
� 6 ¾” Overall Length
� Beveled Magazine Well
� Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Tefl on Coated Receiver
Th e Colt Defender model off ers power and performance every time. Available now in 9mm, as well as the
classic .45 ACP, this pistol is a best selling compact carry model. With excellent sights, this small, lightweight,
accurate and reliable workhorse is able to withstand everyday wear and frequent practice sessions without the
need for extensive maintenance.
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1927 Offi cial PoliceVINTAGE POLICE
INTRODUCED TO THE fi rearms market in 1927, The Colt Offi cial Police is a medium frame double-action revolver with a six shot cylinder, primarily chambered for the .38 Special cartridge. The intended target market for the Offi cial Police was mainly law enforcement agencies and it became one of the best selling police fi rearms of all time, eventually by the 1950’s coming to exemplify peace offi cer weaponry. Various U.S. and allied military forces also used the Offi cial Police during World War II.
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History Meets Modern Era:THE COLT RAIL GUN®
COLT RAIL GUN®
Colt continues to take its battle and time proven M1911 pistol and adapt it to meet the
changing requirements of its customers with its model O1980RG – Th e Colt Rail Gun®
with Blackened Finish. Where quality and workmanship are demanded, Colt once again
meets and exceeds the expectations of its customers. Th is handgun is outfi tted with new
and exciting features for the law enforcement community, the shooting enthusiast and the
personal defense user. Th e M1913 Picatinny Rail off ers the versatility to adapt tactical lights and laser sights to
the receiver of the Colt Rail Gun, making it a tactical pistol easily adaptable to any military or law enforcement
need. Th e ability to attach a tactical light also makes the Colt Rail Gun an ideal candidate for a home/personal
protection need. Th e Colt Rail Gun features a mil standard rail, Colt Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety with Palm
Swell, Colt’s Tactical Ambidextrous Th umb Safety, Novak Rear Sight, and other standard features of the XSE
series. Colt’s quality continues to be derived from its forged steel receiver, forged stainless steel barrel, forged steel
slide, and forged slide stop. In today’s world of polymers, investment castings, short cuts, time and cost savings,
Colt asks, “Show Me Your Rail Forging.” Quality Makes It A Colt™.
Features
� 100 Years of Service Rollmark
� Front & Rear Slide Serrations
� White Dot Carry Sights, Novak Rear Sight
� Skeletonized 3 Hole Trigger
� Enhanced Hammer with Elongated Slot
� Enhanced Tolerances
� .45 ACP, 8 + 1 Round Capacity
� Double Diamond Rosewood Grips
� Colt Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety with Palm Swell
� Colt Tactical Ambidextrous Thumb Safety
� 5" National Match Barrel
� M1913 Picatinny Rail
� 01070RG - Brushed Stainless Steel
� 01970RG - Blackened Stainless Steel Receiver with Brushed Stainless Steel Slide
� 01980RG - Blackened Stainless Steel Receiver and Slide
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A MILESTONE IN the history of Colt was reached when Colt introduced the AR-15® semi-automatic rifl e, based on a design by Eugene Stoner. It was followed shortly thereafter by the M16 military full-auto-matic version. Involvement of the United States in Vietnam put heavy demands on Colt to supply arms for the troops.
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Features
� 5” National Match Barrel
� Black Wraparound Grip with 100th Anniversary Medallions
� Skeletonized 3-Hole Adjustable Aluminum Trigger
� Adjustable Rear Sight
� Beveled Magazine Well
� Colt Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety
� .45 ACP, 8 + 1 Round Capacity
� Hard Ball Recoil Spring and Target Recoil Spring
COLT GOLD CUP® TROPHY
THE FINEST SHOOTING AUTOMATICIN THE WORLD!Th e Colt Gold Cup® is known as the fi nest shooting automatic in the world, and is the standard for competitive
guns. Th e fi rst Colt Gold Cup pistol was introduced in the late 1950’s to give competitive shooters a gun to
take directly from the dealer’s shelf to the fi ring line. It features an adjustable wide trigger, National Match®
Barrel, adjustable target sights, and many other refi nements as standard.
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1991 Government Model®MODERN WARFARE
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TTHE COLT 1911 Government Model® has provided 100 years of faithful service to armed forces around the world, including Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf, where Colt’s CEO, Lt. General William M. Keys served alongside General H. Norman Schwarzkopf. One of the best remembered statements about the Persian Gulf War of 1991 was made by then Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell, when asked about his military strategy against the Iraqi forces: “First we’re going to cut it off , then we’re going to kill it.”
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SPECIAL COMBAT GOVERNMENT
ANOTHER COLT TROPHY IS UPGRADED!Th e Colt M1911 pistol has been a favorite for 100 years as a service pistol, a law enforcement pistol and as a
personal defense weapon. Although the pistol is virtually unchanged since its adoption in 1911 by the U.S.
military, Colt has continued to make the best even better. Carrying on its legacy of fl awless craftsmanship, the
industry leading Colt Custom Shop proudly off ers the O1970CY. Th is Colt carry model off ers users options
not otherwise available in the Special Combat Government line of handguns, with features such as an Upswept
Beavertail Grip Safety with Palm Swell, Smith and Alexander® Mag-Guide, Novak Front Night Sight with a
Novak Extreme Duty adjustable rear sight, and a Wilson Tactical Ambidextrous Safety.
Th e O1970CY off ers superior feel and performance for any type of user. Whether carrying it on duty or as a
personal defense weapon, the Colt Special Combat Government Carry pistol will off er the reliability, accuracy,
and comfort for which Colt has been renowned for 175 years.
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Features
� .45 ACP, 8 + 1 Round Capacity
� .38 Super, 9 + 1 Round Capacity
� 5" Barrel Length
� Skeletonized 3-Hole Aluminum Trigger
� Enhanced Hammer with Elongated Slot
� Enhanced Tolerances
� Black/Silver Stocks
� Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety
� Extended Magazine Well
� Wilson Tactical Ambidextrous Safety
Available Models02570CM� .38 Super Caliber� Hard Chrome fi nish
02580CM� .38 Super Caliber� Blue / Satin Nickel Finish
01970CM� .45 ACP Caliber� Hard Chrome Finish
01980CM� .45 ACP Caliber� Blue / Satin Nickel Finish
01970CY� .45 ACP Caliber� Blue Carbon Steel� Novak Front & Rear Night Sights
� Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety with Palm Swell
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1993 M4 CarbineTHE NEW STANDARD
TTHE COLT M4 Carbine was introduced in 1993 and is the weapon of choice required by today’s law enforcement needs for rapid deployment capability, mobility and increased fi repower. The Colt M4 Carbine is designed for use wherever light weight, speed of action, mobility and fi repower are required. Colt was awarded a sole source contract to supply nearly 19,000 of its new M4 carbines to the U.S. Army and to joint Special Forces personnel.
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Extended LengthCollapsed Length
WeightActionFinish
Special Features
NEW COLT SP901™ IN .308 WINCHESTER (7.62X51 NATO)
THE RIFLE FOR ANY HUNT!
Be it prairie dog hunting in Texas, whitetail hunting in Maine or elk hunting in
Colorado, the Colt SP901™ is the rifl e for the hunt. Chambered in the classic .308
Winchester (7.62x51 NATO) cartridge, the SP901 is the perfect choice for medium
to large sized game animals. Exceptional accuracy is assured by its full fl oated, 16”
chrome lined barrel and one-piece monolithic upper receiver, suitable for mounting
your optic of choice. Keeping the varmint hunter in mind, the .308 Winchester
upper receiver group can be easily swapped out for any Mil-Spec Colt upper receiver
chambered in .223 Rem (5.56x45 NATO). Th e fact that all operating controls
are ambidextrous, including the magazine release, bolt catch and safety, makes for
versatility and ease of use. You can depend on the new Colt SP901 to take the shot
of your lifetime!
Model SP901
� .308 Win (7.62x51 NATO)� 16.1” Heavy� Chromed, 4 Grooves, 1-12” RH Twist� Flip-Up, Adjustable Post for Elevation� Flip-Up, Adjustable for both Windage and Elevation� 37.5”� 34.24”� 9.4 lbs� Semi-Auto, Direct Gas System, Locking Bolt� Matte Black
� 1-Piece Upper Receiver� Full Floated barrel� Bayonet Lug and Flash Hider� Ambidextrous Controls� Accepts Mil-Spec 5.56 Colt Uppers
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Two-time Mounted Shooting World Champion Andra Olson competing with a Colt Single Action Army® at the 2010 CMSA World Championship.
FFROM THE SINGLE Action Army® revolver, through the National Match® 1911’s to today’s Match Target® line of rifl es, Colt has always been intimately involved in competitive shooting. Whether cowboy mounted shooting, a local club match, IDPA or the President’s 100 Rifl e Matches at Camp Perry, smart shooters know that they have the best chance of posting an outstanding score with a Colt in their hand.
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BoreFront SightRear Sight
Extended LengthCollapsed Length
WeightAction
Finish
Special Features
NEW COLT SPORTER CARBINESTHE RE-BIRTH OF A CLASSIC!Colt’s Manufacturing Company re-introduces the renowned Sporter line of fi rearms with the SP6920 and the SP6940, carbines with all the features you would want on a modern rifl e. Modeled after the Colt M4 carbine supplied to the U.S. Government, the SP6920 has a 4 position collapsible buttstock, 16” chrome lined barrel and a fl at top upper receiver with a removable carry handle. Th e SP6940 has the same 4 position collapsible stock and 16” chrome lined barrel, while adding a one-piece monolithic upper. Th is one-piece upper incorporates a continuous Mil-Spec M1913 rail from the rear of the upper receiver to the folding front sight, allowing for endless optic, laser and light combinations. Shoot the rifl e that America’s Armed Forces rely on!
Model SP6920 Model SP6940
� .223 Rem (5.56x45 NATO)� 16.1”� Chromed, 6 Grooves, 1-7” RH Twist� Adjustable Post for Elevation� Adjustable for both Windage and Elevation� 35.25”� 32”� 5.95 lbs� Semi-Auto, Direct Gas System, Locking Bolt� Matte Black
� Flat Top Receiver with Removable Carry Handle� Bayonet Lug and Flash Hider
� .223 Rem (5.56x45 NATO)� 16.1”� Chromed, 6 Grooves, 1-7” RH Twist� Flip-Up, Adjustable Post for Elevation� Flip-Up, Adjustable for both Windage and Elevation� 35.25”� 32”� 6.6 lbs� Semi-Auto, Direct Gas System, Locking Bolt� Matte Black
� 1-Piece Upper Receiver� Full Floated Barrel� Bayonet Lug and Flash Hider
SP6920
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OVER THE LAST century and three-quarters, Colt has had many individuals at the helm, starting with Samuel Colt. Today, Colt’s leadership is as powerful as ever under the direction of Lt. Gen. William M. Keys USMC (Ret.) as President and Chief Executive Offi cer. A decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm, General Keys took the helm of the company at a critical time and shepherded it through legal thicket and successfully reoriented the business back
toward profi t and growth. As a combat veteran and an avid shooter and collector himself, General Keys has provided the company with a leader who appreciates and understands fi rearms as few others do.
General William M. Keys at Colt headquarters 2010.
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COLT MATCH TARGET ® RIFLESRIFLES FOR THE MODERN SPORTSMANWhile the Colt name is virtually synonymous with handguns, longarms were the fi rst revolving fi rearms off of Sam Colt’s assembly line. Th at’s right! Th e fi rst production model of any Colt was the No.1 Ring Lever Rifl e. Th e carbine breech (attachable shoulder stocks for handguns) and America’s fi rst slide action rifl e were also part of Colt’s on-and-off ventures into longarms. Th en in 1963, the AR-15® and M16 .223 (5.56mm) automatic rifl es “made Colt the small-arms sensation of modern warfare”. Th eir unmatched accuracy, performance and durability are available in their directdescendants, the Colt semiautomatic-only sporting rifl es. Th ey’re ideal for hunting, plinking and competition shooting.
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.223 Rem (5.56x45 NATO)16.1”Chromed, 6 Grooves, 1-7” RH TwistAdjustable Post for ElevationAdjustable for both Windage and Elevation35.25”5.95 lbsSemi-Auto, Direct Gas System, Locking BoltMatte Black
Flat Top Receiver with Removable Carry Handle
.223 Rem (5.56x45 NATO)20”, Heavy6 Grooves, 1-9” RH TwistAdjustable Post for ElevationAdjustable for both Windage and Elevation39”8.5 lbsSemi-Auto, Direct Gas System, Locking BoltMatte Black
Flat Top Receiver with Removable Carry HandleA2 Style Buttstock
.223 Rem (5.56x45 NATO)16.1”Chromed, 6 Grooves, 1-7” RH TwistFlip-Up, Adjustable Post for ElevationFlip-Up, Adjustable for both Windage and Elevation35.25”6.6 lbsSemi-Auto, Direct Gas System, Locking BoltMatte Black
1-Piece Upper ReceiverFull Floated Barrel
.223 Rem (5.56x45 NATO)16.1”, Heavy6 Grooves, 1-9” RH TwistAdjustable Post for ElevationAdjustable for both Windage and Elevation35”7.1 lbsSemi-Auto, Direct Gas System, Locking BoltMatte Black
Flat Top Receiver with Removable Carry HandleA2 Style Buttstock
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39”9 lbsSemi-Auto, Direct Gas System, Locking BoltMatte Black
Flat Top Receiver with Scope MountFull Floated BarrelTubular HandguardTarget CrownA2 Style Buttstock
.223 Rem (5.56x45 NATO)24” Stainless Steel Heavy6 Grooves, 1-9” RH TwistNoneNone
43”9.25 lbsSemi-Auto, Direct Gas System, Locking BoltMatte Black
Flat Top Receiver with Scope MountFull Floated BarrelTubular HandguardTarget CrownA2 Style Buttstock
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COLT CUSTOM SHOP
DESIGN YOUR OWNTh e Colt Custom Shop can assist you in designing and creating your one-of-a-kind heirloom, providing an array of options. Select the amount and style of scroll engraving; your personal design, fi gure and inscription; the material you want to use for any inlay; and your choice of fi nishes. Select grips are also available. Design your own competition gun with many custom options: barrels, slides, sight systems, hammers, triggers and trigger guards, safeties, magazines, grip and fi nishes. Th e Colt Custom Shop will fi ne tune and accurize your competition gun for ultimate performance.
ENGRAVING COVERAGECustom engraving can enhance the beauty of a historical revolver or the sleek lines of a new semi-automatic pistol. Level A provides one quar-ter coverage, producing the eff ect of delicate embellishment while com-plete coverage at Level D creates a uniquely decorative showpiece for any collector. Level B and C off er engraving coverage that might highlight spe-cifi cally chosen areas of the fi rearm such as the cylinder of a revolver or the barrel of a pistol.
STYLES OFENGRAVINGThe Colt Custom Gun Shop off ers several styles of engraving, each with its own unique features. Scrollwork is adapted to fi t the size, shape and contour of every fi rearm.
Three grades of engraving are offered: Standard-basic American style, engraver not recorded; Expert-master quality scroll work, engraver signed and recorded; and Master-intricate scrollwork with precious metal inlays, signed by the engraver and recorded.
AMERICAN: Developed in the mid-19th century, this is the most popular engraving style for American fi rearms.
ENGLISH: English engraving is more delicate than the American style, with tighter scrolls and fi ner shading.
NIMSCHKE: Nimschke is named for the fi rearms engraver who helped create the American style. Th is design features rich scrollwork, a heavily punched dot background, fi ne edge curls and delicate borders.
CUSTOM GRIPS AND ACCESSORIESOff ered in the Colt Custom Shop are custom grips made
of several materials including Buff alo horn, Walnut, Ivory, and Rosewood. Hand checkering in a plain
or double diamond pattern are also off ered. Special edition grip medallions may be requested and produced in accordance with your specifications, including choice of metal, fi nish and decorative motif or symbol.
Level A Engraving
Level C Engraving
Level B Engraving, Colt 1911
Ivory Rosewood Walnut
Buff alo Horn
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Single Action Army commissioned by a Coltcustomer as a tribute to his professional career.
COLT CUSTOM PACKAGES MODEL 1911 PACKAGESTh e Colt Custom Shop Gunsmiths that hand fi t and build the Special Combat Government models can also assist you in building a custom Colt model 1911 designed to your specifi cations and requirements. Th eir expertise in fi tting custom parts and machining to tight tolerances allows Colt to off er the same quality and dependability normally associated with the best 1911 gunsmiths.
Th e following standard packages can be applied to most of the Colt 1911 models in this catalog or you can send us your current Colt and let us make it into the pistol you had always dreamed of owning and shooting.
The Colt Custom Shop team spent many hours talking to its customers about what features they would like to see standard on a fi rearm that would provide the ultimate in reliability and dependability. These are the features that were most requested and are included in the COLT Tactical Package.
Th ese packages can be just the beginning of your ultimate 1911 pistol. Our availability of services goes well beyond what is off ered above. Th e Colt Customer Service Department is available to discuss your ideas and assist you in having a special 1911 built just for you.
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COLT TACTICAL PACKAGE
Features� Complete Dehorn of all Critical Edges
� Action Tune for Enhanced Reliability
� Ambidextrous or Single Side Safety
� Smith and Alexander or Ed Brown Grip Safety
� Novak Night Sights (other options available)
� Finish in Customer’s Choice of Available Colt Finishes
� Checker Front Strap- Choice of Lines per Inch
� Tune Trigger
� Flat or Arched Checkered Mainspring Housing
� Full Beveled Magazine Well
� Hand Fit Slide to Frame
COLT ENHANCEDRELIABILITY PACKAGE
Features� Adjust Extractor Tension
� Tune Sear and Disconnector
� Polish and Contour Barrel Throat
� Adjust and Test Fire all Supplied Magazines
� Adjust Ejector
� Lower and Flare Ejection Port
� Polish Frame Feed Ramp
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THE COLT MODERN MASTERS™Th e one fi rearm associated with the Colt name more than any other is the Colt Single Action Army®, or Peacemaker® revolver. Colt has continued producing this classic design for collectors, cowboy action shooters and sportsmen alike. It is now proud to present in a limited run the Colt “MODERN MASTERS” Single Action Army revolver. Colt’s two Master Engravers, Steve Kamyk and George Spring, bring their unique engraving styles to 50% of the surface of this original Colt masterpiece. Th ese Master Engravers, who have engraved weapons for presidents, lawmen and celebrities, now devote their considerable talents to creating what is sure to become a cherished heirloom for any collector.
After engraving, the fi rearm is ink baked to bring out and enhance the engraving details. Th e fi ne craftsmanship of the revolver is augmented by the inclusion of 1-piece ivory grips and qualifi ed screws.
Th e “MODERN MASTERS” Single Action Army revolver is available with a nickel fi nish and with a 4 ¾”, 5 ½”, or 7 ½” barrel. Th e tradition of 175 years of master craftsmanship, exemplifi ed by the timeless Colt Peacemaker, continues today at Colt. Quality Makes It a Colt™, anything else is just a copy.
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ARCHIVE SERVICES
Archive Letters are embossed with the offi cial seal and signature of the
Colt Historian. Please contact us or refer to our website for information regarding researchable models as well as prices.
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ARCHIVE LETTERConsidered one of the most unique and prestigious services off ered by Colt, the Archive Letter is universally recognized as an unparalleled investment in fi rearms collecting. Th e Archive Department will search through Colt’s vast archives to provide you with accurate and documented details confi rming the original specifi cations and delivery of your particular Colt fi rearm. You will then receive a personal letter outlining all the fi ne points of your fi rearm, written on Archive Department’s distinctive stationery and embossed with the offi cial seal and signature of the Colt Historian.
Whether your Colt is a treasured family heirloom or a more recent purchase, a Colt Archive Letter can
provide fascinating and valuable information of historical or anecdotal
importance. Th e collectability and value of your Colt fi rearm can be signifi cantly enhanced
when it is authenticated in this exceptional fashion. Colt Archive
Letters can provide descriptive details about custom
engraving and other special
features that will ensure the value of the firearm for future generations to treasure.
HOW IT ALL STARTEDMore than 175 years ago, an obscure young seaman, Calcutta bound, carved a model of what was destined to become the world’s most famous revolver from a block of wood. His name was Samuel Colt, and from the spark of his inventive genius, came the modern fi rearms of today. One would have to search diligently through the pages of history to fi nd a more romantic and glamorous fi gure than Samuel Colt. His was the mind of a genius, a planner and a dreamer, all in one. His vision was not local, but worldwide. His ambition exceeded mere prosperity and power. Complete satisfaction could only be his when he had reached the pinnacle of his chosen fi eld. His own deeds and the life he lived have immortalized him, and the products that still bear his name are a constant tribute to his ability and his resourcefulness. Samuel Colt’s eff ort to market his inventions is a record of amazing courage, ingenuity, and perseverance. That one so young in years and so handicapped by poverty and lack of prestige could prevail against such odds is one of the marvels of individual American enterprise.
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Colt’s Manufacturing Company175 YEARS OF DEDICATION
TTHE COMMITMENT OF the Colt brand to quality dates back almost two centuries. The timeless expression Quality Makes It A Colt rings true today more than ever for the dedicated staff of machinists, artists, executives and other employees, all committed to preserving that reputation for quality. As it has done for generations, Colt continues to harness the American work ethic and ingenuity to bring consumers, law enforcement and military forces worldwide the same reliable, American-made workhorses that the Colt brand has always stood for. We continue to stand behind our products, as did our forefathers 175 years ago.
A committed Colt workforce stands proudly in front of the Colt factory in Hartford, Connecticut,1876. The iconic Colt Dome stands in the background.
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CONTACTING COLTCUSTOMER SERVICE(USPS Address for Firearms)Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLCP.O. Box 1868Hartford, CT 06144USAwww.coltsmfg.com
Tel: 1-800-962-COLT (2658) ● Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm ESTFax: (860) 244-1379
SHIPPING ADDRESS (FED EX and UPS)(Overnight Shipping Address for Firearms)C.M.C.Attention: Product Service2 Talcott Rd.West Hartford, CT 06110USA
CORPORATE OFFICEColt’s Manufacturing Company LLC545 New Park Ave.West Hartford, CT 06110USA
Tel: (860) 236-6311Fax: (860) 244-1442
WARNINGBe a safe shooter – never chamber a round until you are ready to shoot. Be aware of state and local fi rearms regulations. Always read and follow the instruction manuals which accompany each fi rearm.
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