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GOLD RUSH- Bodie California, the best preserved ghost town in the US, is located 50 miles south of Lake Tahoe near the Nevada border. Gold was discovered here in 1859; and ultimately the Bodie mines produced more than $100,000,000 worth of gold in 4 years. As a bustling gold mining center, Bodie had the amenities of larger towns, including two banks, four volunteer fire companies, a brass band, a railroad, mechanics and miners unions, several daily newspapers, and a jail. At one point 65 saloons lined the mile long Main Street of the home of the infamous Bad man from Bodie. Murders, shootouts, barroom brawls and stagecoach holdups were regular occurrences here, and Colt Revolvers played a big part in peoples lives.
Photo 2010 Photographernature.com

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1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Story of Colt 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safe Handling of Your Colt Firearm 3~4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single Action Army Revolver 5~6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Colt Frontier Six Shooter 7~8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Colt Sheriffs & Storekeepers Model 9~10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Colt Rail Gun 11~12 . . . . . Colt New Agent & New Agent Double Action Only 13~14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt Defender 15~16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt 1991 Series 17~18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt XSE Series 19~20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Colt Combat Elite & Delta Elite 21~22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt Gold Cup Trophy 23~24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Combat Government 25~26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt Series 70 Pistol 27~28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt Match Target M4 Carbine 29~30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt Match Target Rifles 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shop Colt Online 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Colt Custom Shop 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colt Custom Packages 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Archive Services 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notes 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contacting Colt
Front Cover photo - Colt American Legends: - Left side; Colt Single Action Army .45 caliber ( see page 4 for specifications ) - Right Side; Colt Rail Gun .45 caliber ( see page 10 for specifications ) Back Cover photos (from left to right and down) - Wyatt Earp, Bill Cody, Bill Hickok, Jesse James, Theodore Roosevelt, Alvin York, George Patton, Samuel Colt

he story of Colt, the firearms company, is written indelibly across the pages of almost two centuries of history. Millions of firearms bearing the Colt name attest the companys keen knowledge of shooters needs, coupled with the ability to deliver a quality product. More than four hundred distinct models of handguns and longarms, together with thousands of variations and subtypes are included in this phenomenal accomplishment. Our legacy for the twenty first century will rest on our continuing to be responsive to consumer needs and will depend as much on inventiveness and innovation as it does on technology. In the past few years Colt has introduced the Colt Rail GunTM, New Agent and the Special Combat Government Carry, among others. This year we are keeping up the tradition of meeting our customers desires and demands with the introduction of:

The Frontier Six Shooter with Nickel Finish The Sheriffs & Storekeepers Model with Nickel Finish The Colt Rail GunTM with Blackened Finish The DefenderTM 9mm The New Agent 9mm The New Agent in Double Action The Light Weight Government in Double Action The Light Weight Government Model A Classic SAA with Gold Accents The 1-Piece Upper Receiver Match Target Rifle
2011 will be no different. New models and product lines are currently underway to bring you, the shooter, more of what you want.

Get a Legend, Get a Colt!

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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Built in 1858, the Menger Hotel in San Antonio, Texas was one of the most famous hotels in the 19th Century. In 1898 the hotel was host to Theodore Roosevelt as he trained his famous Rough Riders before their valiant charge up San Juan Hill in the Spanish American War. Colonel Roosevelt and U.S. Army Rough Riders used Colt Single Action Army sidearms and the Colt Model 1895 Automatic Machine Gun during the war.
Menger Hotel Photo 2009 Ted Ernst / Rough Riders Photo 2009 William Dinwiddie

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THE LEGEND LIVES ON!

Introduced in 1873, no Colt revolver has earned greater fame than the Single Action Army , The 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-offs and look-alikes have never been able to replace the real Colt. Records on the SAA Revolver are a Whos Who of action-oriented Americans of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Among others, they include such names as Buffalo Bill Cody, Theodore Roosevelt, Judge Roy Bean, Pawnee Bill Lilly, Captain Jack Crawford, Wyatt Earp, Pat Garrett, General George Patton and many others.
Calibers:
.32/20 .38 Special .38/40 .357 .44/40 .45 Long Colt Outstanding design and performance Black Composite Eagle Grips 2nd Generation style cylinder bushing Available with a variety of custom options

F E AT U R E S :

AVAILABLE OPTIONS:

Barrel Lengths:
4 barrel length, 10 overall length 5 barrel length, 11 overall length 7 barrel length, 13 overall length P1870 - Blue/Color Case Hardened - .45 Long Colt - 7.5 Barrel P 1841 - Nickel - .45 Long Colt - 4.75 Barrel

Finishes:
Blue / Color Case Hardened Nickel

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100th Meridian-Where the Great Plains begin. William Frederick Buffalo Bill Cody was an American soldier, bison hunter and entertainer. One of the most colorful figures of the old west, he was best known for his long running road show Buffalo Bills Wild West which featured stars such as Annie Oakley. Buffalo Bill, who was known to carry a Colt SAA .44, was awarded a Medal of Honor in 1872 for gallantry in action while serving as a civilian scout.
Photo of Buffalo Bill courtesy George Eastman House Collection / 1899 poster of Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World

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FRONTIER SIX RETURNS IN NICKEL

2010 brings the revival of a Colt Peacemaker classic-The Colt Frontier Six Shooter. Soon after manufacturing started in 1877, The Colt Frontier Six Shooter q u i c k l y b e c a m e a d o p t e d a s t h e f i r e a r m o f ch o i ce b y t h o s e carry i n g a . 4 4 / 4 0 ri fl e. The fact that it became the frontiersmans workhorse is evidenced by the fact that very few are found in peak condition. This reintroduction in nickel finish for 2 0 1 0 o ff e r s a r e p l i c a h a n d g u n t o t h e e n t h u s i a s t w h o s e e k s o n l y t h e f i n e s t i n craftsmanship. The reincarnation of the Frontier Six Shooter is manufactured w i t h a b l a c k p o w d e r s t y l e f r a m e , a n e t ch ed p an el s t y l e ro l l m ark i n g , an d b arrel l e n g t h s a v a i l a b l e n o t o n l y i n 4 a n d 5 , b u t al s o i n t h e h i g h l y s o u g h t aft er an d collectable 7. heirloom.
P 294 1 FS S 4 barrel, 10 overall length P 295 1 FS S 5 barrel, 11 overall length P 297 1 FS S 7 barrel, 13 overall length Outstanding design and performance Black Composite Eagle Grips 2nd Generation style cylinder bushing Etched Panel Style Barrel Black-powder Frame .44/40 caliber

F E AT U R E S :

This fine Peacemaker is sure to become a cherished family

AVAILABLE MODELS:

Finish:
Nickel

P2941F S S

P2951FSS

P 2971FSS

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TOMBSTONE ARIZONA - On December 25, 1881 the Bird Cage Theater opened, and in 1882 the New York Times reported the Birdcage Theater is the wildest, wickedest night spot between Basin Street and the Barbary Coast. Men such as Wyatt Earp, his brothers Virgil and Morgan, Doc Holliday and Bat Masterson were all frequenters of the Bird Cage Theater. Earp, who coined the phrase get out of Dodge in his stint as the Marshal of Dodge City was also famous for carrying Colt Buntline Specials.

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THE RETURN OF THE C O LT S H E R I F F S & S T O R E K E E P E R S M O D E L

SHERIFFS & STOREKEEPERS RETURNS IN NICKEL

Finallya Sheriff s Model that has the originators name, Colt, stamped on the side. From its original design commencement in 1882, the Sheriff s & Storekeepers Model was destined to be a frontrunner. For 2010, Colt carries on its tradition and heritage of fine craftsmanship by reintroducing one of the original concealed carry handguns with .45 caliber stopping power in a Nickel finish. Built on a black powder frame, the Sheriff s Storekeeper copies its original concept in a 3 inch Sheriff s, or 4 inch Storekeeper. Both calibers and barrel lengths include the two-line address on top of the barrel, and are manufactured with an ejector-less frame.

F E AT U R E S :
Outstanding design and performance Black Composite Eagle Grips 2nd Generation style cylinder bushing Barrel with no Ejector Rod Black-Powder Ejector-Less Frame

AVAILABLE MODELS & CALIBERS:

P 283 0S .4 5LC 3 barrel, 8.5 overall length P 283 6S .4 5LC 4 barrel, 9.5 overall length P 293 0S .4 4/40 3 barrel, 8.5 overall length P 293 6S .4 4/40 4 barrel, 9.5 overall length

Finish:
Nickel P2830S P2930S P 2836S P 2936S

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WALKER COLT Samuel H. Walker was a Texas Ranger Captain and military officer of the Republic of Texas and the United States armies. Walker served in several armed conflicts, including the American Indian War and the Mexican-American War. The Walker Colt was the largest and most powerful black powder repeating handgun ever made. It was created in the mid-1840s in collaboration between Captain Samuel Hamilton Walker (1815-47) and American firearms inventor Samuel Colt (1814-62), and builds upon the earlier Colt Patterson design. Only 1100 of these guns were initially made, which makes originals extremely difficult and expensive to obtain.
Photo: The Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.

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History Meets Modern Era: The Colt Rail Gun.

Colts Ma nuf a c tur ing Compa ny LLC c ontinues to take its battle and time proven M1911 pistol and adapt it to meet the changing requirements of its customers with its newly intr oduc e d mode l O 1980RG The Colt Ra il Gun with Blackened Finish. Where quality a nd w or kma nship a r e de ma nde d, Colt onc e again meets and exceeds the expectations of its c ustome r s. This ne w ha ndgun is outf itte d with new and exciting features for the law e n f o r c e m e n t c o m m u n i t y, t h e s h o o t i n g e n t h u s i a s t , a n d p e r s o n a l d e f e n s e b e a r e r. T h e m i l sta nda r d r a il off e r s the ve r sa tility to a da pt tactical lights and laser sights to the frame of the Colt Rail Gun, making it a tactical pistol easily adaptable to any military or law e nf or c e me nt ne e d. The a bility to a tta c h a ta ctical light makes the Colt Rail Gun an ideal candidate for a home/personal protection need. The Colt Rail Gun features a mil standard r a il, U psw e pt Be a ve r ta il G r ip Sa f e ty w / Pa lm Swell , Colts Single Side Tactical Safety, Novak Rear Sight, and other standard features of the XSE series. Colts quality continues t o b e d e r i v e d f r o m i t s f o rg e d s t e e l f r a m e , f o rg e d s t e e l s l i d e , a n d f o rg e d s l i d e s t o p . I n toda ys w or ld of polyme r s, inve stme nt c a stings, short cuts, time and cost savings, Colt a sks, Show Me Your Ra il Forging. Onc e again, Quality Makes It A Colt.

F E AT U R E S :
Front & Rear Slide Serrations White Dot Cary 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 Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety w/ Palm Swell New Colt Single Side Tactical Thumb Safety National Match Barrel Mil standard rail O1070RG - Stainless Steel O1980RG - Stainless Frame and Slide / Blackened Finish

O 1980RG

O1070R G

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CROWN POINT INDIANA - Crown Point, Indiana, County Jail and Sheriffs Office. John Dillinger was sequestered here to await trial for the murder of an East Chicago police officer. Although authorities boasted that the jail was escape proof, on March 3, 1934 Dillinger cowed the guards with what he later claimed was a wooden gun he had whittled. He forced them to open the door to his cell, grabbed two machine guns, locked up the guards and trustees and fled in the Sheriffs car. Dillinger frequently used a Colt .38 Auto and a Colt Thompson Machine Gun, and is said to have slept with a Colt 1911 under his pillow every night.
Photo: US Department of Justice

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C O LT N E W A G E N T & N E W A G E N T D O U B L E A C T I O N O N LY TM

N E W A G E N T F E AT U R E S :
Compact at only 6.75 overall length .45 ACP 7 + 1 round capacity , 9 mm, 8 + 1 round capacity Series 80 Firing System Double diamond slim fit grips Skeletonized aluminum trigger Enhanced black anodized aluminum frame with beveled magazine well Snag free trench style sight Front strap serrations Captive recoil spring system

Reliablity. Where and When it Counts!

COLT NEW AGENT
The Colt New Agent model, now offered in both .45 and 9mm, offers the power and protection of a full .45 ACP pistol in a compact, lightweight carry model. With a small, lightweight, accurate, reliable, snag free design trench sight, it is able to withstand everyday wear and frequent practice sessions without the need for extensive maintenance.

COLT NEW AGENT DA (DOUBLE ACTION ONLY)TM

Finally, a double action pistol in a traditional 1911 package. The Colt New Agent is now available in Double Action Only, proving once again Colts commitment to giving its customers what they want. The Colt New Agent DA mimics its predecessor with a snag free trench style sight, and small, lightweight, accurate and reliable features. When seconds matter most, you can count on Colts New Agent Double Action pistol.

D A F E AT U R E S :
Series 80 Firing System .45 ACP 7 + 1 round capacity , Double Action Only mode of fire Double Diamond Slim Fit Grips Enhanced black anodized aluminum frame with beveled magazine well Snag free trench style sight Front strap serrations Captive recoil spring system

O7810D .45 cal Single Action

O7812D 9 mm Single Action 12

O7810D A .45 cal Double Action

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DEADWOOD, SOUTH DAKOTA. On August 2, 1876 Wild Bill Hickok, one of the greatest gunmen in the American West, was shot and killed while playing poker at Nuttel and Manns Saloon Number 10 in Deadwood. Attributable to his having violated his cardinal rule of not sitting with his back to the door, Hickocks death is said to have given birth to the poker term Deadmans Hand-Aces and Eights.

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COMPACT & POWERFUL

T h e C o l t D e f e n d e r m o d e l o ff e r s p o w e r a n d p e r f o r m a n c e e v e r y t i m e . Av a i l a b l e n o w i n 9 m m , a s w e l l a s t h e c l a s s i c . 4 5 A C P, t h i s p i s t o l i s a b e s t s e l l i n g c o m p a c t c a r r y m o d e l . With e xc e lle nt sights, this sma ll, lightwe ight, accurate and reliable workhorse is able to withstand everyday wear and frequent practice sessions without the need for extensive ma inte na nc e .
Wraparound rubber finger groove grips Skeletonized aluminum trigger Single action White Dot Carry Sights .45 ACP 7 + 1 round capacity , 9mm, 8 + 1 round capacity 3 barrel length 6 overall length Beveled magazine well Lightweight

F E AT U R E S :

O7000D .45 cal

O7002D 9mm

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INGALLS, OKLAHOMA- In August of 1893 this building in Ingalls, Oklahoma was the hideout for Bill Doolin and his Wild Bunch, members of the Doolin-Dalton gang. The gang was notorious for bank and train robberies and for killing US marshals. Deputy US Marshal Heck Thomas hunted Bill Doolin down in Lawson, Oklahoma on August 24, 1896. Marshal Thomas sidearm was a Colt SAA.
Photo: Wikipedia Elle317K

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C O LT 1 9 9 1

SERIES
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Aluminum trigger Single action Fixed sights .45 ACP 7 + 1 round capacity ,

SERIES 80

FIRING SYSTEM

The Colt 1991 Series is a direct descendent of the original Colt 1911. As we approach the centennial of the legendary Colt 1911, its still the standard that everyone else tries to imitate, but no one duplicates.

.38 Super, 9 + 1 round capacity Beveled magazine well Standard thumb safety and service style grip safety

AVAILABLE MODELS:
COMING SOON IN 2010

LIGHT WEIGHT GOVERNMENT DOUBLE ACTION

MODEL O1991DA

O1 991 Gove rnment Mode l Blue finish carbon steel frame & slide 5 barrel length, 8 overall length Double Diamond Rosewood Grips Spur hammer O1 091 Gove rnment Mode l Stainless finish, stainless frame & slide 5 barrel length, 8 overall length Rubber Composite Grips Spur hammer O4 091U Commande r Stainless finish, stainless frame & slide 4 barrel length, 7 overall length Rubber Composite Grips Enhanced hammer O4 691 C omm an de r Blue finish carbon steel frame & slide 4 barrel length, 7 overall length Double Diamond Rosewood Grips Commander hammer O2 071ELC2 Bright stainless finish, stainless frame & slide 5 barrel length 8 overall length Double Diamond Rosewood Grips Stainless steel trigger, spur hammer

01991 04691

02071E LC2

01091 04091U

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SERGEANT YORK - Wolf River Walking Bridge, Pall Mall Tennessee, home of WW1 hero Alvin C. York (Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient). While leading a small patrol through the Argonne Forest in France, Sgt. York had the assignment to eliminate a flank of opposition machine gun fire that was halting his regiment's advancement. York found himself alone facing a German machine gun unit and he took them on with only a rifle and his Colt 1911 .45 pistol. The fight ended with over 20 German soldiers dead and another 132 soldiers surrendering along with their four officers and 35 machine guns.
Photo: Brian Stansberry

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F E AT U R E S :
Front and rear slide serrations

C O LT X S E S E R I E S

Checkered, double diamond, rosewood grips Extended ambidextrous thumb safeties White Dot Carry Sights Aluminum trigger Enhanced hammer New rollmarking and enhanced tolerances

GOVERNMENT & COMMANDER MODEL PISTOLS

The XSE Series features front and rear serrations, an elongated hammer slot, and a d j u s t a b l e s k e l e t o n i z e d a l u m i n u m t r i g g e r. I t i s a v a i l a b l e i n G o v e r n m e n t M o d e l , Comma nde r , a nd Lightw e ight Comma nde r

.45 ACP 8 + 1 round capacity , Guide Rod

versions.

AVAILABLE MODELS:
O19 80XSE Gov ernment Blue carbon steel finish 5 barrel length O10 70XSE Gov ernment Stainless brushed finish 5 barrel length O40 12XSE Commande r Stainless brushed finish 4 barrel length O48 60XSE Light weig ht Commander Stainless brushed finish 4 barrel length Teflon coated aluminum receiver O45 40XSE Light weig ht Commander .38 Super Stainless brushed finish 4 barrel length Teflon coated aluminum receiver *No Guide Rod on this Model

04012XSE 04860XSE 04540XSE

01980XSE

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NORMANDY, FRANCE. On D-Day in 1942 Private Douglas Garrett of the B/502 (the Screaming Eagles) hit the ground with his rifle disassembled and then had his breath knocked out by a German bullet that struck his reserve parachute. However, he had a Colt .45 Auto his cousin scrounged for him from the Air Force. As a German soldier rushed up on him with a knife while he was shedding his parachute harness, Private Garrett shot once. Only once.
Photo: National Archives

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SHOW ME YOUR FORGING!

O nc e a ga in, Colts Ma nuf a c tur ing Compa ny LLC returns to its roots. Where quality and w o r k m a n s h i p a r e d e m a n d e d , C o l t c o n t i n u e s t o m e e t i t s c u s t o m e r s e x p e c t a t i o n s . T h i s classic pistol is built with new and exciting features desired by the combat-style match s h o o t e r, a l o n g w i t h t h e q u a l i t y a n d r e l i a b i l i t y t h e y d e m a n d . A g r e a t a d d i t i o n f o r a n y c o l l e c t o r o r a v i d s h o o t e r, n e w f e a t u r e s f o r 2 0 1 0 b r i n g c h e c k e r e d a n d s m o o t h r ose w ood gr ips w ith a n e mbosse d Colt logo, an Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety w/ Palm Sw e ll, a Colt Single Side Ta c tic a l Sa f e ty, a National Match Barrel, Novak rear sights and othe r sta nda r d f e a tur e s of the X SE Se r ie s. W he r e histor y me e ts mode r n e r a , the he a r t and soul of the Combat Elite

O 8 0 1 1 X S E F E AT U R E S :
Front & Rear Slide Serrations White Dot Carry Sights, Novak rear Skeletonized 3-Hole Trigger Combat Hammer with Elongated Slot .45 ACP 8 + 1 round capacity , checkered smooth rosewood grips with an embossed Colt logo Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety w/ Palm Swell New Colt Single Side Tactical Thumb Safety Two-Tone Finish National Match Barrel

pistol is still

d e r i v e d f r o m i t s f o rg e d s t e e l f r a m e , f o rg e d s t e e l s l i d e , a n d f o rg e d s l i d e s t o p . Wi t h a he lping of time honor e d tr a dition of A me r ic an craftsmanship, once again Quality Makes I t A Colt

THE RETURN OF THE C O LT D E LT A E L I T E

The time-tested Colt Government Model is again available in 10mm. Colt was one of the original pioneers in adapt ing a combat pistol to the potent 10mm cartridge and the first to successfully manufacture a 10mm caliber pistol in the United States. The Colt Delta Elite , a long time favorite amongst combat pistol s hooters, offers the power to hunt medium sized game with near 41 Magnum ballistics in a legendary 1911 style pistol.

O 8011X S E

O2020

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NAVY SEAL AND AN M1911 North Vietnam 1969, Petty Officer R.J Thomas found himself trapped in a downed burning helicopter and under fire from an attacking enemy. With only an M1911 and a few boxes of ammo he defended himself and the remaining crew. Despite his wounds and only having his 1911 for protection, for 1 hours after the crash he repelled the enemy attacks until an Army Gunship had come to their rescue. P Thomas was awarded the Navy Cross for his bravery under fire. .O.
Photo: National Archives

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C O LT G O L D C U P T R O P H Y

FINEST SHOOTING AUTOMATIC IN THE WORLD!

The Colt Gold Cup is known as the finest shooting automatic in the world, and is the sta nda r d f or c ompe tition guns. The f ir st Colt Gold Cup Pistol was introduced in the late 1950s to give c ompe titive shoote r s a gun to take directly from the dealer s shelf to the firing line. It features an adjustable wide trigger, National Match Barrel, adjustable target sights, flat grooved top rib on the slide (O5870CS), and many other refinements as sta nda r d.

F E AT U R E S :
5 National Match Grade Barrel Black wraparound grips Adjustable aluminum trigger Adjustable rear sight Beveled magazine well Beavertail grip safety .45 ACP 8 + 1 round capacity , Hard ball recoil spring and target recoil spring

AVAILABLE MODELS:
O5070 X Brushed stainless frame and slide Colt Champion Bomar style rear sight

O5870 C S Blue carbon steel frame and slide Colt Champion Elliason style rear sight

05870C S

05070X

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THE IRON EAGLE - General Curtis LeMay (1906-1990) is referred to as the Father of the Strategic Air Command. With a distinguished career that began in 1928 and spanned WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Cold War to 1965, General LeMay led from the front, by often joining his bomber groups dangerous missions. He was an exemplary pilot and navigator. General LeMays personal carry: a .380 M1908 General Officers pistol.
Photo: National Archives

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F E AT U R E S :

Another Colt trophy is upgraded!

The Colt M1911 pistol has been a favorite for nearly 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 flawless craftsmanship, the industry leading Colt Custom Shop proudly reintroduces the O1970CY. This Colt carry model offers users options not otherwise available in the Special Combat Government line of handguns, with features such as an Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety w/ Palm Swell, Smith and Alexander Mag-Guide, Novak Rear and Front Night Sights with an extreme duty adjustable rear sight, and a Wilson Tactical Ambidextrous Safety.

.45 ACP 8 + 1 round capacity , .38 Super, 9 + 1 round capacity Novak Front & Rear Night Sights Adjustable Skeletonized 3-Hole Trigger Enhanced Hammer with Elongated Slot Enhanced Tolerances Black / Silver Grips Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety w/ Palm Swell Extended Magazine Well Wilson Tactical Ambidextrous Safety

The O1970CY offers superior feel and performance to any type of user. Whether carrying it on duty or as a personal defense weapon, the Colt Special Combat Government Carry pistol will offer the reliability, accuracy, and comfort for which Colt has been renowned for more than 170 years.

AVAILABLE MODELS:
O257 0CM .38 Super caliber Hard Chrome finish O258 0CM .38 Super caliber Blue / Satin nickel finish O197 0CM .45 ACP caliber Hard Chrome finish

O198 0CM .45 ACP caliber Blue / Satin nickel finish O1980CM O2580CM O1970CM 02570CM O1970CY Carry Model O197 0CY .45 ACP caliber Blue

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ADAIR, IOWA - On July 21, 1873 Jesse James and the JamesYounger gang waited just outside of Adair for the Rock Island Line No. 2 train to steam into their trap. The site is commemorated by the preservation of the original section of track that Jesse cut to derail the train, and a plaque that identifies it as the site of the first train robbery in the American West. Jesse carried a Colt .45 SAA.
Photo: Utah State Historical Society

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COMBAT PROVEN SERIES 70 FIRING SYSTEM

T he le ga c y of the G ove r nme nt Mode l

F E AT U R E S :
Series 70 custom replica 5 barrel Double diamond rosewood grips Original rollmarks Fixed sights Original Series 70 firing system w/ titanium firing pin Blue or stainless finish .45 ACP 7 + 1 round capacity ,

is we ll known. It is a combat proven weapon that

h a s t i r e l e s s l y s e r v e d o u r A r m e d F o r c e s f o r a l m o s t a c e n t u r y. T h i s p i s t o l f e a t u r e s t h e legendary Series 70 firing system, making it a faithful reproduction and throwback to Colt G ove r nme nt Mode ls ma nuf a c tur e d dur ing the 1970s. It is a rugged and dependable Colt tha t f e a tur e s high ma inta ina bility a nd susta ins repeatable accuracy.

AVAILABLE MODELS:
O1070 A1C S Brushed stainless frame and slide O1970 A1C S Blue carbon steel frame and slide

O1070A1C S

O1970A1C S

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PITBULL - Captain William M. Keys, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer, Company D, First Battalion, Ninth Marines, while engaged in action against insurgent forces during Operation Prairie II of Vietnam on 2 March 1967. As a result of his professional skill and stirring example, the enemy forces in his area of operations were completely routed. By his daring performance and loyal devotion to duty in the face of great personal risk, Captain Keys reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Lieutenant General William M. Keys USMC (Ret.) assumed the positions of President and CEO of New Colt Holding Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Colts Manufacturing Company, Inc., on September 27, 1999. Under General Keys leadership Colts longstanding reputation as one of the most prominent and well-respected names in firearms continues to grow.
Photo: National Archives

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1-PIECE UPPER RECEIVER & M1913 FORWARD RAIL

I n 1963 the A R- 15 a nd M16 .223 ( 5.56mm) automatic rifles made Colts the small-arms sens ation of modern warfare. The Match Target M4 Carbine is the commercial version of the M4 Carbine currently being supplied to the US Government and provides the same unmatched a c c ur a c y, pe r f or ma nc e a nd dur a bility. Now Colt offers the same unmatched quality with enhanced accuracy through a F ree F loat ing B arrel in our 1- Pie c e U ppe r Re c e ive r.

F E AT U R E S :
MODEL NAME FINISH ACTION MT6400R & MT6400C Match Target M4 Matte black Semi Auto Gas operated Multi-lug rotary locking bolt .223 Rem (5.56mm) 9 Rounds BARREL LENGTH RIFLING TWIST RIFLING GROOVES FRONT SIGHT REAR SIGHT SIGHT RADIUS WEIGHT OVERALL LENGTH SPECIAL FEATURES

MODEL MT6400R
16.1 RH. 1 Turn in 7 6 Flip-Up, Adjustable post for elevation Flip-Up, Adjustable for windage and elevation 14- 7.32 lbs 35 1-Piece Upper Receiver Floating Barrel for increased accuracy Compensator BARREL LENGTH RIFLING TWIST RIFLING GROOVES FRONT SIGHT REAR SIGHT SIGHT RADIUS WEIGHT OVERALL LENGTH SPECIAL FEATURES

MODEL MT6400C
16.1 RH. 1 Turn in 7 6 Adjustable post for elevation Adjustable for windage and elevation 14- 7.32 lbs 35 Flat top receiver allows for optics mounting Compensator

CALIBER CAPACITY

MT6400C

MT6400R

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OLD BLOOD AND GUTS - From horse cavalry to tank divisions, General George Pattons career in the US Army spanned from 1909 to 1945. Countless monuments and museums in the US and Europe stand as testaments to his legacy as one of the most dynamic and feared commanders of the Second World War. Patton usually carried his two signature ivory handled SAA .45s, but on occasion he could be seen wearing a Colt Detective Special on his hip.
Photo: National Archives

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IF IT DOESNT SAY COLT, ITS ONLY A COPY

While the Colt name is virtually synonymous with handguns, longarms were the first revolving firearms off of Sam Colts assembly line. Thats right! The first production model of any Colt was the No.1 Ring Lever Rifle. The carbine breech (attachable shoulder stocks for handguns) and Americas first slide action rifle were also part of Colts on-andoff ventures into longarms. Then in 1963 the AR-15 and M16 .223 (5.56mm) automatic rifles made Colts the small-arms sensation of modern warfare. Their unmatched accuracy, performance and durability are available in their direct descendents, the Colt semiautomatic-only, sporting rifles. Theyre ideal for hunting, plinking and competition shooting.

F E AT U R E S :
FINISH ACTION CALIBER CAPACITY RIFLING GROOVES FRONT SIGHT REAR SIGHT

MODEL
NAME Matte black Semi Auto BARREL LENGTH Gas operated RIFLING TWIST Multi-lug rotary locking bolt SIGHT RADIUS .223 Rem (5.56mm) WEIGHT 9 Rounds OVERALL LENGTH 6 SPECIAL FEATURES Adjustable post for elevation Adjustable for windage and elevation

MT6601 / MT6601C
Match Target HBAR 20 RH. 1 Turn in 7 20 8.0 lbs 39 Compensator (MT6601C)

MT6700 / MT6700C
Match Target Competition HBAR 20 RH. 1 Turn in 9 20 8.5 lbs 39 Compensator (MT6700C) Flat top receiver allows for optics

MT6731
Match Target Competition HBAR 16 RH. 1 Turn in 9 20 7.1 lbs 34 Flat top receiver allows for optics

CR6724
Colt Accurized Rifle Competition HBAR 24 RH. 1 Turn in 9 Custom 9.25 lbs 43 Flat top receiver allows for optics Stainless Steel Heavy Barrel Tubular handguard Free Floating Barrel for Increased Accuracy

MT 6601C

MT 670 0C

MT 6731C

CR6 724
*scope not included

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COLT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SPARE PARTS
SPARE PARTS YOU NEED NOW COLT FACTORY DIRECT UNBEATABLE PRICES
As Colt continues to move forward, we proudly introduce the newly opened Colt Online Store. Our spare parts and accessories are updated in real time to assure that you'll get what youre ordering in a timely fashion. We will continue to update our Spare Parts listing, and hope that you'll find everything you need from our one stop shop.
Visit us online a t w w w.c oltsmf g.c om, a nd tha nks f or shopping w ith us!

N OW OPE N FOR B U SIN E SS!

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T H E C O LT C U S T O M S H O P
DESIGN YOUR OWN
The 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 scroll engraving; your personal design, figure and inscription; the material you want to use for any inlay; and your choice of finishes. 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, grips and finishes. The Colt Custom Shop will fine tune and accurize your competition gun for ultimate performance.

ENGRAVING COVERAGE
Custom engraving can enhance the beauty of a historical revolver or the sleek lines of a new semiautomatic pistol. Level A provides one quarter coverage, producing the effect of delicate embellishment, while complete coverage at Level D creates a uniquely decorative showpiece for any collector. Level B and C offer engraving coverage that might highlight specifically chosen areas of the firearm such as the cylinder of a revolver or the barrel of a pistol.
LEVEL B

LEVEL A

LEVEL D

STYLES OF ENGRAVING
The Colt Custom Gun Shop offers several styles of engraving, each with its own unique features. Scrollwork is adapted to fit the size, shape and contour of every firearm. 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 firearms. ENGLISH: English engraving is more delicate than the American style, with tighter scrolls and finer shading. NIMSCHKE: Nimschke is named for the firearms engraver who helped create the American style. This design features rich scrollwork, a heavily punched dot background, fine edge curls and delicate borders. BUFFALO HORN LEVEL C

WALNUT

CUSTOM GRIPS AND ACCESSORIES

AMERICAN ENGLISH NIMSCHKE

IVORY

ROSEWOOD

Offered in the Colt Custom Shop are custom grips made of several materials including Buffalo horn, Walnut, Ivory, and Rosewood. Hand checkering in a plain or double diamond pattern are also offered. Special edition grip medallions may be requested and produced in accordance with your specifications, including choice of metal, finish and decorative motif or symbol.
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An economical custom package will greatly enhance the value of your Colt. Take us up on this great offer to make an addition to your collection that will be treasured for generations!

THE COLT MODERN MASTERSTM

The one firearm 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. Two of Colts Master Engravers bring their unique engraving styles to 50% of the surface of this original Colt masterpiece. These 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 firearm is ink baked to bring out and enhance the engraving details. The fine craftsmanship of the revolver is augmented by the inclusion of 1-piece ivory grips and qualified screws.

MODEL P
REVOLVER PACKAGE
P1840Z - CU STOM

FEATURES
Standard American scroll engraving Level B engraving coverage

A Colt Classic Single Action Army with Gold Accents

The MODERN MASTERS single action army revolver is available with an optional nickel finish and with a 4 , 5 or 7 inch barrel. The tradition of more than 170 years of master craftsmanship, exemplified by the timeless Colt Peacemaker, continues today at Colt. Quality Makes It a ColtTM, anything else is just a copy.

P 1841M M P 1856M M P 1876M M

GOLD BAND PACKAGE *NEW FOR 2010*

FEATURES

THE COLT PRESENTATION GRADETM

The M1911 pistol has served the U.S. military with distinction in every war of the last century. To celebrate the distinctive service, Colt has produced the Colt Presentation Grade pistol. Staying with the traditional design, the Presentation Grade pistol is built on the original M1911 frame (O1918) and finished with a lustrous royal blue finish. The pistol comes standard with smooth ivory grips and a Colt Master Engraver engraves 25% of the pistol. No detail is spared down to the starburst-pattern grip screws. P1854G B To display this finely crafted and engraved pistol is a custom fitted walnut presentation case. A certificate will accompany this gun allowing the individual to mail it back to Colts redeemable for engraving of any 3 letters or characters of their choice. Quality makes it a Colt, the same as we have done for more than 170 years.

Walnut Stocks w/ Gold Medallions Gold Bands on both Barrel & Cylinder Colt Royal Blue Finish Chambered in .45 LC Qualified Screws

The Colt Custom Shop gold seal container.

O1918P G O1918P G N

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ARCHIVE SERVICES
ARCHIVE LETTER
Considered one of the most unique and prestigious services offered by Colt, the Archive Letter is universally recognized as an unparalleled investment in firearms collecting. The Archive Department will search through Colt's vast archives to provide you with accurate and documented details confirming the original specifications and delivery of your particular Colt firearm. You will then receive a personal letter outlining all the fine points of your firearm, written on Archive Department's distinctive stationery and embossed with the official 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. The collectability of the piece referred to in a Colt Archive Letter is significantly enhanced. The collectability and value of your Colt firearm can be significantly 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 STARTED

More than 170 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 firearms of today. One would have to search diligently through the pages of history to find a more romantic and glamorous figure 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 field. 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 effort 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.

Archive letters are embossed with the official 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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CUSTOMER SERVICE * (USPS Address for Firearms)
Colts Manufacturing Company LLC P.O. Box 1868 Hartford, CT 06144 USA www.coltsmfg.com Tel: 1-800-962-COLT * Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm EST Fax: (860) 244-1379

SHIPPING ADDRESS ** (Overnight Shipping Address for Firearms)

C.M.C. 2 Talcott Rd. West Hartford, CT 06110 USA

CORPORATE OFFICE
Colts Manufacturing Company LLC 545 New Park Ave. West Hartford, CT 06110 USA Tel: (860) 236-6311 Fax: (860) 244-1442

* WARNING * Be a safe shooter - never chamber a round until you are ready to shoot. Be aware of state and local firearms regulations. Always read and follow the instruction manuals which accompany each firearm.

Free instruction manuals and catalogs are available from the factory upon request.

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Colts Manufacturing Company LLC

P Box 1868 Hartford CT 06144 USA .O. Tel: 1-800-962-COLT Fax: (860) 244-1379 www.coltsmfg.com

NOTE: Specifications and terms included in this catalog are subject to change without notice. While Colts Manufacturing Company LLC attempts to provide accurate information and graphics, there may be inadvertent inaccuracies in these materials. Colt is not responsible for, and reserves the right to correct, any such inaccuracies.

Colts Manufacturing Comapny LLC 2010 Printed in the USA

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