- Since 1855 -

HISTORY OF COLT

Who We Are

Colt has become a household name thanks to quality manufacturing and well-executed media placements.

How It Started

Founded in 1855 by Samuel Colt, Colt Firearms became known for the engineering, production, and marketing of firearms most especially between the 1850s and World War I era.

Why Choose Us

Colt’s earliest firearms design helped influence and popularize the revolver, creating a shift away from the earlier single-shot pistols.

While Colt didn’t invent the revolver, his designs resulted in the first commercially successful ones.

Pupular Colt Firearms

Some of Colt’s most famous products include the;

Colt Walker	Made in 1847.
Colt Single Action Army	Also known as the Colt Peacemaker.
Colt Python	Which is currently the longest-standing military and law enforcement service handgun in the world and is still used today.

Colt is even primarily responsible for all the AR-15 and M16 rifle production, as well as many derivatives of those firearms. You’ll find the Colt Commando family and the M4 carbine are heavily influenced by those firearms. They also happen to be some of the most successful products in the Colt lineup.
Today, Colt continues to create pistols, rifles, and revolvers that are truly legendary. With expert craftsmanship, you can rest assured, knowing you have a quality firearm in your collection. We love everything that Colt produces and we know you will as well.