I wonder how they explain all the Model 1849s, 1851s and 1860s they kept in production until 1873, then...
Colt's historical department is frequently wrong.
They use Wilson's booklet and 'Proofhouse' just as often as everyone else does, so their big draw is their historical letter, and for one of those, you have to open up your wallet, first.
What are you beginning to narrow down?
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