Probably '89, '90, or '91 as those were 'bad' years at Colt
They were mired in a 4-year long labor strike, willing to do anything
but including blow politicians who sought to limit gun sales, and shared ownership with the semi-commie state of Connecticut.
Hard way to do business.
Ans also alienated a few gun owners 'bout that same time (hard to tell, huh?
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