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Posted: 9/11/2007 9:54:46 PM EDT
There's a longer more detailed version of this up at the blog. The meat of the post is this: I got a 1917 Colt catalog. I scanned the whole freakin' thing and put it up on Flickr. It also has a price list. $39.50 got you a Government Model with Ivory grips and lots of engraving. Alas, I didn't get any actual Colt pistols, just the catalog.
Anyhow, enjoy. |
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Posted: 9/19/2007 10:46:25 AM EDT
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Thanks for posting. I love how the catalog informs the would-be consumer that the slide stop is a slide release:
"In this model the slide remains open after firing the last cartridge. When reloading the arm in this position, insert the magazine, then press downward the slide stop (to the rear of the trigger as illustrated). The slide goes forward, inserting a cartridge without any movement of the slide by hand. It wasn't a controversial method of operation. Hell, it was a selling point. |
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Posted: 10/25/2007 2:36:18 PM EDT
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I love old catalogs! Awesome post!
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Posted: 1/13/2008 11:29:25 PM EDT
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Damn, a sticky. My first anywhere. I feel so special. Thanks, guys.
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Posted: 3/31/2008 3:51:56 PM EDT
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I really need a time machine.
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Posted: 3/31/2008 4:07:03 PM EDT
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tag
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Posted: 4/26/2008 3:09:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: thedoctors308]
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 6/17/2008 9:50:50 AM EDT
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That's a great find!
Good to have, as I just picked up a 1903. |
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Posted: 8/21/2008 9:46:09 PM EDT
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 I was expecting the revolver. |
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Posted: 12/20/2009 9:15:35 AM EDT
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id love to have one of those single action armys. :) thanks for posting that, that was interesting to see!
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/12/2010 3:45:59 PM EDT
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Pretty dang cool, thanks to posting.
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Posted: 8/27/2011 11:02:56 AM EDT
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According the the inflation calculator I found on line, $39.50 in 1917 is equal to $700.00 today.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 2/4/2013 6:07:46 AM EDT
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Great Find...!
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VA, USA
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Posted: 2/28/2014 6:01:58 AM EDT
[Last Edit: VA-BlkRifle]
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I just saw a 1918 model year 22 target like that at a show over the weekend. I think the guy wanted $800. I bought a Ruger 22/45 instead, and of course, now wished I'd have gotten the Colt. But it was still a decent financial decision, right, responsible and all that... right?
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Posted: 10/25/2015 11:08:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
I was expecting the revolver. Heres mIne 
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Posted: 12/26/2015 7:54:25 AM EDT
[Last Edit: desertmoon]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VA-BlkRifle: I just saw a 1918 model year 22 target like that at a show over the weekend. I think the guy wanted $800. I bought a Ruger 22/45 instead, and of course, now wished I'd have gotten the Colt. But it was still a decent financial decision, right, responsible and all that... right? |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 8:08:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stove_Pipe:
Heres mIne https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SpqRjrX2mQc/R0Gwgtx1R3I/AAAAAAAAAEA/ibJ7VDHgsYc/s568-Ic42/Picture%252520001.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stove_Pipe:
Originally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
I was expecting the revolver. Heres mIne https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SpqRjrX2mQc/R0Gwgtx1R3I/AAAAAAAAAEA/ibJ7VDHgsYc/s568-Ic42/Picture%252520001.jpg here's mine. Shipped Jan 4, 1918 to "Commanding Officer, Springfield Armory". It's had a little work since then. 
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Posted: 12/7/2016 8:26:31 AM EDT
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1918, baby!
WW1 Colt 1911. Saw action in France. Then came home and pulled guard duty for another 60 years. 
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Posted: 7/1/2021 1:05:40 AM EDT
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Speaking of 1917, I just picked this one up today for a song:
 
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