COLT LE6920MP-R
5.56 NATO cal., 16.1 in. barrel, 30 shot PMAG, MBUS rear Gen. 2 sight, Troy rail, Magpul MOE furniture, black finish, 7.11 lbs. Mfg. 2014-2015.
COLT
Manufactured from 1836-1842 in Paterson, NJ; 1847-1848 in Whitneyville, CT; 1854-1864 in London, England; and from 1848-date in Hartford, CT. Colt Firearms became a division of Colt Industries in 1964. In March 1990, the Colt Firearms Division was sold to C.F. Holding Corp. located in Hartford, CT, and the new company was called Colt's Manufacturing Company, Inc. The original Hartford plant was closed during 1994, the same year the company was sold again to a new investor group headed by Zilkha Co., located in New York, NY. During 1999, Colt Archive Properties LLC, the historical research division, became its own entity.
In November 2003, Colt was divided into two separate companies, Colt Defense LLC (military/law enforcement) and Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC (handguns and match target rifles). The largest portion of Colt Defense's business is now in sporting rifles, a line of business the company got back into during 2011. Military orders have been on the decline since 2009.
During 2013, Colt Defense LLC acquired Colt's Manufacturing LLC for $60.5 million and reunited Colt's military and civilian handgun businesses. By combining the two companies after a decade long split, Colt Defense has eliminated the risk that its contract with Colt's Manufacturing to sell commercial firearms to civilian sportsmen and hunters under its namesake brand wouldn't be extended beyond March 2014. The company plans to remain in West Hartford. In February 2021, CZ's parent company CZG announced that it was buying Colt.
For more information and current pricing on both new and used Colt airguns, please refer to the Blue Book of Airguns - also available as an online subscription. For more information and current pricing on both new and used Colt black powder reproductions and replicas, please refer to the Blue Book of Modern Black Powder Arms (also available online).
In November 2003, Colt was divided into two separate companies, Colt Defense LLC (military/law enforcement) and Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC (handguns and match target rifles). The largest portion of Colt Defense's business is now in sporting rifles, a line of business the company got back into during 2011. Military orders have been on the decline since 2009.
During 2013, Colt Defense LLC acquired Colt's Manufacturing LLC for $60.5 million and reunited Colt's military and civilian handgun businesses. By combining the two companies after a decade long split, Colt Defense has eliminated the risk that its contract with Colt's Manufacturing to sell commercial firearms to civilian sportsmen and hunters under its namesake brand wouldn't be extended beyond March 2014. The company plans to remain in West Hartford. In February 2021, CZ's parent company CZG announced that it was buying Colt.
For more information and current pricing on both new and used Colt airguns, please refer to the Blue Book of Airguns - also available as an online subscription. For more information and current pricing on both new and used Colt black powder reproductions and replicas, please refer to the Blue Book of Modern Black Powder Arms (also available online).
Current manufacturer with headquarters located in West Hartford, CT.
COLT Firearms Models
COLT COMBAT GOVERNMENT SERIES 80 CONVERSION UNIT
converts Series 80 Govt. Model only to .22 LR or 9mm Para., mfg. 1984-86, 1995, and 1998, with Accro adj. rear sight.
COLT MARSHAL
.38 Spl. cal., 2 (less common) or 4 in. barrel, round butt, differentiated by "M" suffix and "COLT MARSHAL" on barrel, about 2,500 mfg. 1954-1956 in approx. ser. no. range 833350-M through 845320-M.
COLT 1964 CHERRY'S SPORTING GOODS 35TH ANNIVERSARY 22/45 COMBO
ser. no. range, Scout: REC1-REC100 and SAA: EPC1-EPC100.
Colt 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Model 6A
.31 cal., 4 1/2 in. round bbl., included in same serial range as Model 6.
Colt 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Model 7
.31 cal., 3 1/2 in. round bbl., stage coach hold-up cylinder scene, "COL. COLT NEW-YORK" barrel address. Cylinder pin retained by screw-in cylinder. Serial range 11,075 through 14,000.
COLT COMMANDO
.38 Spl. cal., 2 in. (less common), 4 in. (standard) barrel, the majority of wartime issued guns had Coltwood (plastic) grips, checkered walnut is also observed on post-war shipped guns, Parco-Lubrite (parkerized) finish, about 50,000 mfg. ...
Colt Diamondback .22 cal., Nickel w/6 in. Barrel
approx. 2,200 mfg. circa 1979.
COLT LE6920MP & VARIATIONS
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 16.1 in. barrel with bayonet lug and flash hider, 30 shot PMAG, adj. front sight post, MBUS Gen2 backup rear sight, Magpul MOE carbine collapsible stock with MOE handguard and pistol grip, flat-top receiver with Picatin...
Colt Ace II Conversion Unit
similar to above, except features an aluminum slide and barrel w/o floating chamber, does not have hold open feature. Mfg. 1998.
1964 COL. SAM COLT SESQUI. PRESENTATION SAA .45
ser. no. range, 0001SC-5000SC.
1964 COL. SAM COLT SESQUI. DELUXE PRES. SAA .45
ser. no. range, 2000SC-2200SC.
COLT DIAMONDBACK .38 SPL.
.38 Spl. cal., 2 1/2 (scarce), 4, or 6 in. VR barrel, blue or nickel finish, adj. sights, steel frame, checkered walnut grips. Mfg. 1966-1991.
Colt LE6920MPG
5.56 NATO cal., similar to LE6920MP, except features OD Green upper and lower receivers, OD Green Magpul furniture (LE6920MPG-OD) or black Magpul furniture (LE6920MPG-B, new 2014), vertical grip. Mfg. 2012-mid-2015.
Colt 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Model 7A
.31 cal., 4 1/2 in. round bbl., including same cylinder scene, barrel address and serial range as Model 7.
COLT OFFICIAL POLICE MKIII
.38 Spl. cal., 4, 5, or 6 in. barrels, no patent dates on barrel. Mfg. 1969-75.
COLT COMBAT TARGET MODEL SERIES 80
.45 ACP cal. only, 5 in. barrel, adj. sights, matte finish. Mfg. 1997 only.
Colt Combat Target Model Stainless Series 80
similar to Combat Target Model, except stainless steel finish. Mfg. 1997 only.
COLT 1860 MODEL ARMY
.44 cal., 6 shot, 7 1/2 or 8 in. round barrels with loading lever, blue metal with case hardened frame, lever, and hammer, one-piece walnut grips, normally blue steel backstrap and brass trigger guard, barrel markings were "ADDRESS SAM...
1964 COL. SAM COLT SESQUI. SPEC. DELUXE PRES. SAA .45
ser. no. range, 0001SC-5000SC, only numbers ending with 00 or 000.
Colt LE6920MPFDE
5.56 NATO cal., similar to LE6920MP, except features FDE Magpul MOE furniture with vertical grip, FDE finish. Mfg. 2012-mid-2015.
COLT 1964 GENERAL HOOD CENTENNIAL SCOUT
ser. no. range, 0001GH-1503GH.
COLT SPECIAL COMBAT GOVERNMENT MODEL O (COMPETITION SERIES 80)
.38 Super (mfg. 2005-2017) or .45 ACP cal., competition model, blue (disc.), two-tone (new 2004), or hard chrome (disc. 2017) slide and frame, 5 in. throated barrel, supplied with two 8 shot mags., flared magwell, flared ejection port, cut-...
Colt 1860 Model Army Fluted Cylinder
full length cylinder flutes and no cylinder scene, 7 1/2 or 8 in. barrel, grips of Navy (very rare) or Army size, usually 4 screw frames. Serial range 3-8000. Approx. 4,000 produced.
Colt LE6920MPFDE-R
5.56 NATO cal., similar to LE6920MP, except features FDE coated upper and lower receivers, FDE Troy Rail, FDE Magpul furniture. Mfg. 2014-mid-2015.
COLT KING COBRA (OLDER MFG.)
.357 Mag. cal., 2 1/2 (new 1990), 4, or 6 in. solid rib barrel only, white outline rear sight, black neoprene round butt grips, blue metal finish, approx. 42 oz. (4 in. barrel). Mfg. 1986-1992.
COLT LE6920-OEM1/OEM2 M4
5.56 NATO cal., 16.1 in. barrel with muzzle brake, includes pistol grip and rear buffer tube, flat-top receiver with Picatinny rail, no furniture, OEM1 (disc. 2016) includes A2 style front sight. Mfg. 2015-2018.
COLT SPECIAL COMBAT GOVERNMENT CARRY MODEL O (SERIES 80)
.45 ACP cal., 5 in. throated barrel, flared ejection port, skeletonized trigger, custom tuning, blue or royal blue (disc.), hard chrome (disc.), or two-tone (disc.) finish, bar-dot-bar (disc. 2000) or Novak (new 2009) night sights, and ambi...
COLT METROPOLITAN MK III
.38 Spl. cal., similar to Official Police, except heavier 4 in. barrel only, blue finish. Mfg. 1969-72.
COLT 1964 MONTANA TERRITORIAL CENTENNIAL SCOUT
ser. no. range, 0001MF-2300MF.
Colt 1860 Model Army Round Cylinder
roll engraved Texas Naval battle scene, some with early Hartford address, Army grips, four screw frame to about 50,000 range, most were sold to the U.S. Government and will be martially marked.
Colt 1860 Model Army Civilian
same general configurations as Round Cylinder model, but with 3 screw frame, no shoulder stock cuts and better blue finish than military pieces, late New York barrel address.
COLT OFFICER'S MODEL SPECIAL (FOURTH ISSUE)
.22 LR or .38 Spl. cal., 6 in. barrel, blue, similar to Third Issue, only heavier non-tapered barrel, new style hammer and "Coltmaster Sight", checkered plastic grips, no patent dates on barrel. Mfg. 1949-52.
COLT KING COBRA STAINLESS (OLDER MFG.)
.357 Mag. cal., DA revolver, 2 (mfg. 1988-1994), 4, 6, or 8 (mfg. 1990-1994) in. solid rib barrel, 6 shot cylinder, stainless steel construction, white outline rear sight, black neoprene round butt grips, approx. 36 oz. (2 1/2 in. barrel), ...
COLT LE6920-R TROOPER
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 16.1 in. barrel, 30 shot mag., single stage trigger, milled aluminum receiver, full-length top Picatinny rail, anodized black finish, 6 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 2018 only.
COLT SPECIAL COMBAT GOVERNMENT CMC MARINE MODEL O
.45 ACP cal., full size with 5 in. NM stainless steel barrel, front and rear slide serrations (features Desert Tan Cerakote finish), stainless steel frame and slide, Novak night sights with Trijicon inserts, serrated grip straps with lanyar...
COLT 1964 MONTANA TERRITORIAL CENTENNIAL SAA .45
ser. no. range, 0001MA-0850MA.
COLT 1964 NEVADA STATEHOOD CENTENNIAL SCOUT
ser. no. range, 0001NS-1752NS, 1846NS, 1964NS, and 2001NS-4996NS.
Colt King Cobra "Ultimate" Bright Stainless (Older Mfg.)
similar to King Cobra, except for bright stainless steel, 2 1/2 (new 1990), 4, 6, or 8 (new 1991) in. barrel. Mfg. 1988-92.
COLT LE6920 SOCOM
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 16.1 in. barrel with bayonet lug and flash hider, 30 shot mag., flat-top receiver with BUIS, Knights Armament rail system, adj. front sight post, flip-up adj. rear sight, non-adj. tube stock, matte black finish, 7.2 lbs...
COLT 1861 MODEL NAVY
.36 cal., 6 shot, 7 1/2 in. round barrel with loading lever, blue metal with case hardened frame, lever and hammer, silver plated brass grip straps, the barrel address was "ADDRESS COL. SAM COLT, NEW YORK, U.S. AMERICA", serial ra...
COLT OFFICER'S MODEL MATCH (FIFTH ISSUE)
.22 LR, .22 WMR (approx. 850 mfg.), or .38 Spl. cal., 6 in. barrel, single (rare) or double action, tapered heavy barrel, nickel finish is scarce in this model, wide spur hammer, Accro sight, large target grips (walnut). Mfg. 1953-1969.
COLT SPECIAL COMBAT GOVERNMENT
.45 ACP cal., 5 in., 8 shot, 3-hole aluminum trigger, Bomar adj. rear sight, Novak front sight, lowered and flared ejection port, 38 1/2 oz. Mfg. 2017 only.
COLT LIGHTWEIGHT COMMANDER
9mm Para. (disc. 2018, reintroduced 2020) or .45 ACP cal., 4 1/4 in. barrel, 8 or 9 (disc. 2018) shot, dual spring recoil system, black anodized aluminum receiver, blued carbon steel slide, vertical front strap serrations, white dot carry N...
Colt 1861 Model Fluted Cylinder Navy
in serial range 1-100, with fluted cylinder and without rolled cylinder scene.
COLT 1964 NEVADA STATEHOOD CENTENNIAL SAA .45
ser. no. range, 0001NC-1752NC, 1864NC, 1964NC, and 2001NC-2700NC.
COLT KING COBRA (CURRENT MFG).
.357 Mag. cal., heavy-duty stainless steel frame, 3 in. full underlug barrel, 6 shot, DA/SA trigger, elongated trigger guard, brass bead front sight, Hogue overmolded grips, brushed stainless steel finish, 28 oz. New 2019.
COLT LE6940 M4 MONOLITHIC CARBINE
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 16.1 in. full floated barrel with bayonet lug and flash hider, one-piece upper receiver, 30 shot mag., flip-up adj. front sight post, Magpul Gen2 backup rear sight, collapsible stock, matte black finish, 6.9 lbs. Mfg. 2...
Colt Officer's Model Match (Fifth Issue) .22 Mag.
.22 WMR cal., approx. 850 mfg.
Colt Officer's Model Match Single Action Only
limited mfg., must have accompanying factory letter.
COLT 1964 NEVADA STATEHOOD CENTENNIAL 22/45 COMBO
ser. no. range, Scout: 0001NS-1752NS, 1846NS, 1964NS, and 2001NS-4996NS, SAA: 0001NC-1752NC, 1864NC, 1964NC, and 2001NC-2700NC.
COLT COMMANDER LIGHTWEIGHT SERIES 80
9mm Para., .38 Super, or .45 ACP cal., 4 1/4 in. barrel, similar to Government Model, except shorter and lighter alloy frame, fixed sights, round spur hammer, 27 1/2 oz. Mfg. 1983-97.
Colt King Cobra Carry
.357 Mag. cal., heavy-duty stainless steel frame, 2 in. full underlug barrel, 6 shot, bobbed hammer, DA/SA or DAO (new 2020) trigger, elongated trigger guard, brass bead front sight, Hogue overmolded grips, brushed stainless steel finish, 2...
COLT LE6940P
5.56 NATO cal., GPO, 16.1 in. full floated barrel with bayonet lug and flash hider, one-piece upper receiver, 30 shot mag., flip-up adj. front sight post, Magpul Gen2 backup rear sight, collapsible stock, matte black finish, 6.9 lbs. Mfg. 2...
Colt King Cobra Target
.357 Mag. cal., DA, LL2 linear mainspring design, heavy-duty stainless steel frame, 4 1/4 in. full underlug barrel, 6 shot, elongated trigger guard, elevated fiber optic front sight, adj. rear sight, Altamont wood medallion grips, matte sta...
Colt LE6940MPFG
5.56 NATO cal., similar to LE6940P, except features A-TACS Forest Green Camo. Mfg. 2012-2013.
COLT COMBAT COMMANDER SERIES 80
.38 Super (disc.), 9mm Para. (disc. 1992), or .45 ACP cal., similar to Lightweight, except has steel frame.
COLT OFFICER'S MODEL MATCH MK III (SIXTH ISSUE)
.38 Spl. cal. only, 6 in. shrouded VR barrel, wide spur hammer, Accro sights, target grips. 496 mfg. 1969-1971 only.
COLT 1964 NEVADA ST. CENT. 22/45 COMBO W/EXTRA ENGR. CYLS.
ser. no. range, Scout 0001NS-1752NS, 1846NS, 1964NS, and 2001NS-4996NS, SAA 0001NC-1752NC, 1864NC, 1964NC, and 2001NC-2700NC, records do not indicate how revolvers were cased.
Colt 1861 Model Martially Marked Navys
will bear the U.S. stamp and inspector's marks, those marked U.S.N. on butt were of a 650 piece order for the Navy.
Colt 1861 Model London Marked Navy
with "ADDRESS COL. COLT, LONDON", for barrel address.
COLT NEW POCKET
.32 Short and Long Colt or .32 Colt New Police cal., DA, 2 1/2, 3 1/2, 5, or 6 in. barrel, 6 shot cylinder, half-moon blade front and notch in top strap rear sights, round butt, checkered hard rubber grips with the world "COLT" in...
Colt King Cobra Target 22 LR
.22 LR cal., heavy duty frame, 4 1/4 or 6 in. full underlug barrel, ventilated rib, 10 shot, forged stainless steel construction, DA/SA trigger, replaceable fiber optic front sight, adj. target rear sight, Hogue overmolded rubber grips, sem...
COLT LE6940AE-3G
5.56 NATO cal., 16.1 in. barrel, 30 shot PMAG, Colt articulating piston system, lower receiver features ambidextrous operating controls and 3 operating controls on both sides, monolithic upper is fully modular with smooth handguard allowing...
Colt Combat Commander Series 80 Blue Finish
disc. 1996.
COLT 1964 NEVADA "BATTLE BORN" SCOUT
ser. no. range, 001BB-1001BB.
COLT 1964 NEVADA "BATTLE BORN" SAA .45
ser. no. range, 001NB-100NB, .45 cal., cased singles and cased pairs shipped.
COLT PYTHON & VARIATIONS
.357 Mag. cal., 2 1/2 (disc. 1994), 3 (a.k.a Combat Python, disc., very scarce), 4, 6, or 8 in. barrel with vent. rib, Royal blue, polished nickel, or Electroless Nickel (known as Royal Coltguard) satin nickel finish, fully shrouded ejector...
COLT LE6960-CCU (COMBAT UNIT CARBINE)
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 16 in. chrome-lined barrel, 30 shot mag., SST, optic ready, Magpul MOE SL buttstock, Magpul MOE SL pistol grip, ambidextrous safety, aluminum receiver, mid-length gas system, hardcoat anodized black finish, 6.47 lbs. Mf...
Colt 1861 Model Shoulder Stock Cut Navy
4 screw frames in serial range 11,000-14,000, made for third style stock (see Dragoon stocks).
COLT POCKET POSITIVE (FIRST ISSUE)
.32 Colt Police Positive, also chambers .32 S&W Long and Short cartridges, DA, 2 1/2, 3 1/2, or 6 in. barrel, 6 shot cylinder, round butt and positive lock feature, half-moon blade front and notch in top strap rear sights, checkered har...
Colt Combat Commander Series 80 Blue Slide/Stainless Steel Receiver
.45 ACP cal., two-tone matte finish, upswept grip safety, lightweight perforated trigger, black Hogue grips, 8 shot mag., 35 oz. Mfg. 1998 only.
Colt Combat Commander Series 80 Stainless Steel
.38 Super (mfg. 1992-97) or .45 ACP cal. Mfg. 1990-98.
COLT 1862 POLICE MODEL
.36 cal., 5 shot half fluted and rebated cylinder, 4 1/2, 5 1/2, and 6 1/2 in. round barrels (also 3 1/2 in. barrel but quite rare) and loading lever. Mfg. 1861-1873. Serial numbered with Model 1862 Pocket Navy, approx. 28,000 1862 Police M...
COLT 1964 NEVADA "BATTLE BORN" 22/45 COMBO
ser. no. range, Scout: 001BB-100BB and S.A.A.: 001NB-100NB.
Colt Python Blue or Royal Blue Finish (Mfg. 1955-1969)
originally numbered with numerical digits only, with the first letter prefix or suffix used in ser. no., beginning in mid-1969 with the letter "E".
COLT LIGHTWEIGHT CARBINE (AR6720)
5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 16.1 in. light barrel with flash hider and A2 front sight, 30 shot PMAG, ribbed aluminum forearm, A3 detachable carrying handle, MBUS Gen 2 rear sight, matte black finish, adj. stock, 6.2 lbs. Mfg. 2012-2018.
COLT POCKET POSITIVE (SECOND ISSUE)
similar to Pocket Positive First Issue, except available in 2 in. barrel, stippled and matted top strap, last patent date on barrel was Oct. 5, 1926. Mfg. 1927-1940.
COLT NEW POLICE
.32 Colt and .32 Colt New Police cal., 2 1/2, 4, and 6 in. barrels, fixed sights, same frame as New Pocket, except larger square butt gripstraps, rubber grips, last patent date on barrel was Nov. 6, 1888. Mfg. 1896-1907.
COLT 1964 NEW JERSEY TERCENTENARY SCOUT
ser. no. range, 0001NJ-1001NJ.
Colt Combat Commander Series 80 Satin Nickel
disc. 1986.
Colt 1862 Police Early Model
"ADDRESS SAM COLT/HARTFORD CT" barrel address, silvered iron or brass grip straps.
COLT LT6720-R
5.56 NATO cal., 16.1 in. barrel, 30 shot PMAG, MBUS front and rear Gen 2 sights, Troy rail, Magpul ACS telescoping stock, black Magpul furniture, matte black finish, 6.48 lbs. Mfg. 2014-2016.
Colt Combat Python
.357 Mag cal., 3 in. barrel marked "COMBAT PYTHON." Rare.
Colt LT6720MPMG
5.56 NATO cal., 16.1 in. light contour barrel with birdcage flash hider, 30 shot mag., Magpul MBUS sights, Magpul ACS Muddy Girl camo telescoping stock, trigger guard, and pistol grip, Muddy Girl camo finish, 6.2 lbs. Mfg. 2014-mid-2015.
Colt Combat Commander Series 80 Gold Cup Commander
.45 ACP cal., features custom shop alterations including heavy duty adj. target sights, beveled magwell, serrated front strap, checkered mainspring housing, wide grip safety, and Palo Alto wood grips. Mfg. 1991-93.
COLT NEW POLICE TARGET
.32 Colt cal., 6 in. barrel, high polish blue, late models use New Police frame, but include transitional improvements from later Police Positive Target Model (First Issue), last patent date on barrel was Nov. 6, 1888. Approx. 5,000 mfg. 18...
COLT 1964 NEW JERSEY TERCENTENARY SAA .45
ser. no. range, 0001JT-0250JT.
Colt 1862 Police Standard Production Model
with New York barrel address.
Colt 1862 Police Export Production Model
with "L" below serial numbers (for export to England), steel grip straps. Most often but not always bearing British proofs.
COLT POLICE POSITIVE (FIRST ISSUE)
.32 Colt, .32 New Police, .38 New Police, or .38 S&W cal., 2 1/2 in. (.32 cal., only), 4, 5, or 6 in. barrel, improved "positive lock" version of the New Police, hard rubber grips standard through 1923, square butt, checkered ...
Colt California Combat Python
.357 Mag cal., 3 in. barrel marked "PYTHON 357 MAG" over "CALIFORNIA COMBAT", made up from Python Targets with 8 in. barrels.
COLT M4A1 SOCOM
5.56 NATO cal., gas operated, 14 1/2 in. heavy SOCOM barrel with extended A2 flash hider pinned and welded to make non-NFA 16.1 in. barrel length, 30 shot mag., A2 front and Matech folding rear sights, 4-pos. collapsible stock, ambi safety ...
Colt Combat Commander Series 80 Gold Cup Commander Stainless
stainless variation of the Gold Cup Commander. Mfg. 1992-disc.