Greeting’s Colt Collectors! We are rapidly closing in on the Crown Jewel of the CCA universe, our annual CCA convention and show, back in the great state of Texas, the birthplace of the CCA! Barbara Hinesley has once again put together what will be a spectacular event. Our venue is beautiful, and San Marcos is conveniently located…

Summer has settled in here in the Midwest. Seems there have been a lot of storms this year; hope all of you are safe and doing well. We continue to see new members with 33 joining since the last issue of The Rampant Colt was published. I am looking forward to the meeting with the Board in Kansas City and to attending the Missouri Valley Arms Collector…

Officers and Directors of the Colt Collectors Association

The time has arrived and we are ready for you! Are you ready? You should have all your plans to attend the CCA Show in San Marcos, Texas, finalized: hotel reservations made, trade table reserved, and bags packed. To with your visit, please read over the below important information.

45th Annual All Colt Gun Show information with remaining sponsorship spot details and Schedule of Events.

The tradition of greeting new CCA Master Engravers continues this year with the introduction of Mariane Kelley and her outstanding engraving work. Marianne is no stranger to tough competition and demanding projects. In 2019, she competed in the Tyler Gunworks (Friona, Texas) “Engraving Extravaganza.” Ten entrants from a lengthy list of applicants…

The ECLF is extremely pleased to present this year’s ECLF gun. We think you will agree that it is a very special piece. The gun is a 3 1/2″ barrel with an ejector, bird’s head giraffe bone grip configuration custom fit by Nutmeg Sports. The finish is nickel with fire blue screws and ink-baked accents and is C-level engraved by Samantha “Sam” Cherry…

The following year-end financial comparison is provided for members’ reference and will be discussed and voted on at the upcoming annual business meeting in San Marcos.

The usual starting point when researching the history of an old Colt firearm, is to contact the factory for its manufactured configuration, date and location of shipment, and, if lucky, the name of the new owner. Single Action Army (SAA), #56882 (1880), is a U.S. stamped Cavalry model, .45 caliber, 7 1/2″ barrel, blue finish (now gray patina color),…

While I am a Colt revolver guy at heart and try to have at least one good example of each model, I have a fondness for autos, as well. At the top of my auto list is the Model 1911-1911AI .45, which I consider to be the second most important Colt handgun, only slightly behind the legendary Colt Peacemaker. Through the years, I’ve probably had a dozen…

How many Single Action Army Colts do you know of that are documented, by serial number, to a specific Indian Wars-period soldier and specifically to his use of the pistol in a specific battle? I personally know of only one, and it is the subject of this article. The battle in which it was used is one I had never heard of before doing the research, but…

One of today’s least encountered Colt Artillery revolvers are those that had been refurbished at the Manila Ordnance Depot during the Spanish-American War era. Still less encountered are those Artillery revolvers that had been assembled using one of the “spare-parts” unnumbered frames. Finally, a “No Number” Manila Arsenal-blued frame bearing a serial…

Firearms with engraved inscriptions naturally have a special attraction for collectors and historically interested viewers. The connection with important events, famous people, or even simple occurrences makes these presentations desirable. A historical background raises a weapon documented in this way from the anonymity of comparable pieces and gives…

We can only speculate about the reason this young man visited the photographer on this day to have his tintype portrait made. Undoubtedly, he had a statement to make, as evidenced by his stern look, furrowed brow, and the tightly held Model 1851 Colt Navy and Model 1860 Colt Army revolvers thrust before him. This tintype, dating from around 1860-65,…

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