Some old Colts

[rob63]

I recently had a chance to visit the Connecticut State Museum in Hartford. They have an amazing collection from Colt that is quite extensive. I am going to share some of the things that I thought were highlights.

The original prototype, displayed on top of the original patent drawing.

Cased set of Paterson revolvers

The prototype Walker revolver

Prototypes of the Model 1860

Civil War era longarms made by Colt

Gatling guns

Model 1873

The work of Gustav Young

Model 1911, Serial Number 1

The original horse statue that was on top of the factory.

 

[88E30M50]

Thanks for sharing those.

 

[BigRed]

VERY cool!

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Could you imagine the $$$ in that collection. I mean Colt 1911 SN# 1
Thats gotta be a million to the right guy.

 

[tbhausen]

Wow!

 

[JimH]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Robert Richardson]

Always wanted to try one of those Gatling guns. Thank for the pictures.

 

[Magyars]

Thanks for the pictures...your a lucky guy.....except for the Connecticut part!

 

[Thor]

 

[STEEL CORE]

Nice, thank you.

 

[bgcatty]

Wonderful pictures! Never made it to the museum despite living very close. Thanks again.

 

[Magnum314]

Those 1873 SAA's, and serial no. 1 1911...

um...

 

[Walking Bear]

Thanks for sharing if they could only talk.