Colt

Overview

Iconic American firearms manufacturer founded by Samuel Colt. Inventor of the practical revolver and producer of the 1911 pistol and M16/AR-15 rifle family.

Also recorded as Colt Defense, Colt's Manufacturing, Colt Patent Firearms, Colt's Manufacturing Company, Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company, Colt Firearms, Colt Industries, Colt's Patent Fire Arms.

Notable firearms

1,679 models in the firearm database. Collectible and service designs first, then the newest.

1. Colt 1911 USMC .45 ACP 5-inch Pistol · 2012
2. Colt M45A1 .45 ACP 5-inch Pistol · 2012
3. Colt M45A1 CQBP .45 ACP Pistol · 2012
4. Colt M45A1 CQBP .45 ACP 5-inch Semi-Auto Pistol · 2012
5. Colt Colt Modular Carbine Rifle · 2006
6. Colt's Manufacturing 1911 USMC Pistol · 2002
7. Colt SOCOM Carbine Rifle · 2001
8. Colt M16A4 5.56x45mm 20-inch Semi-Auto Rifle · 1997
9. Colt C8 5.56x45mm 15.7-inch Semi-Auto Rifle · 1994
10. Colt Canada C8 5.56x45mm 15.7-inch Semi-Auto Rifle · 1994
11. Colt Canada C8 Carbine Rifle · 1994
12. Colt M4 Carbine 5.56x45mm 14.5-inch Semi-Auto Rifle · 1994

All 1,679 models

Associated cartridges

9 cartridges: the ones Colt introduced and the ones it loads for.

Factory loads

1 Colt loads in the reference, each with grain weight, bullet type and advertised velocity.

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Serial numbers

121 dated serial ranges across 47 model families, 1847–2026. Covered: Trooper, Single Action Army, M1911A1 (military), 1911, Python, Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless, New Service, Official Police and more.

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Currently in the shop

3 items in stock or reserved. Prices are our shelf prices.

Condition A

Colt Python 4"

.357 Magnum · Collector 92/100

$3,499.00

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New

Colt King Cobra 3" Stainless

.357 Magnum

$949.00

Condition A-

Colt AR-15 (Pre-Ban)

5.56 NATO · Collector 90/100

$2,499.00