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Jul 4, 2020 · When did Colt's start using letter designations for the frame sizes? I believe earlier models, such as the Army Special were referred to as the ".41 frame" or the ".38 frame" for revolvers such as …

Dec 14, 2011 · I am fascinated with the Winchester 1873 Cartridge, aka the .44-40, aka .44 WCF. I believe Colt had offered four different Revolver Models which had chambered it - The Model 1873 …

Jul 27, 2020 · That depends on what you mean "safe". Colt only began rating the small frame revolvers for +P ammo with the introduction of the shrouded heavy barrel Colt models in 1973. The steel …

Jul 15, 2020 · If understand your question correctly, are your described cylinder release problems in the new DA revolvers Colt recently started producing -after a 2 decade hiatus- an intrinsic ,long term …

Oct 18, 2024 · A few days ago, I received one of the new Colt Grizzly revolvers for a couple of T&E articles. It's basically a Python in .357 Magnum, but has some distinctive features like an unfluted …

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Oct 2, 2025 · 1.) Single action army: Sheriffs Model "Among Colt Single Action Army Revolvers certain variations stand clear as collecting classics whether through design, history or both. The epic tale of …

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Jan 6, 2024 · The Colt Collector’s Association Special Editions of the Single Action Army Since its formation in 1980, the Colt Collector’s Association has contracted with Colt’s Manufacturing …