this grip really enhances the overall appeal of the pistol while providing a solid and comfortable hold. The checkering itself adds a textured surface, ensuring a firm grasp. Colt also made hard plastic grips for later models, which aren’...
Finally, in the 1920’s checkered wood grips were introduced with a Colt medallion inset near the top. Special order grips were available in pearl and ivory, both carved and plain. The gun was discontinued in 1947 after approximately 420,705 were manufactured....
The Colt Model 1878 may be found with original factory walnut grips but the vast majority were fitted with “hard rubber” grips actually molded from gutta-percha which is a naturally occurring thermoplastic that comes mainly from thePalaquium guttatree. The name “gutta-percha” is an Anglicizat...
In 1855, Colt opened what was the world’s largest private armament factory, in which he employed advanced manufacturing techniques such as interchangeable parts and an organized production line. By 1856, the company could produce 150 weapons per day. Colt was also an effective promoter, and by...
Colt 1851 Navy (conversion) to .38 centerfire, blue and case hardened finish, wood grips, US Navy marked, serial #62125. Refer Flayderman 5B-125. The pistol remains in good to very good original condition with approx. 20-40% original blue on barrel drifting and t...
The gun was manufactured from 1905 to 1941. It is a gorgeously proportioned revolver with deep Colt blue and handsomely checkered wood grips. Advertisement I think the Colt Police Positive Target is the perfect size .22 for many reasons. For one, it's larger than the Smith & Wesson Kit Gun...
This Colt SAA - serial number 89XXX - was manufactured in 1883. It has a 7-1/2" barrel, chambered for the .44-40 Caliber Winchester Center-Fire cartridge, black-powder-frame; wood stocks (grips); 3-line patent date; etched panel range. This revolver was originally factory nickel-plated...