I'm a bit confused, and feel a little stupid for having to ask and I'm sure I will not use the correct terminology but here goes: "Why on some revolvers does the Colt have a "baton" (if you will) in his mouth and under his leg, and then on others it does not? If anyone can answer I would appreciate it.
The Rampant Colt logo is a modified version from the original coat of arms for the "Colte" family, Sam's ancestors, back in early England. The "spears" are actually one "broken lance", in two pieces. The pointed half in the colt's mouth, with the remaining half on its forelegs, and represents knightly service and valor on the battlefield.
Thanks for all the information guys. I have wondered about that for awhile, and asked a few people, but nobody seemed to know the answer. Now I can tell them what I have learned. Thanks again, Julie /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
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It appears to me to be a double strike since the Match Target shows the same.
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Exactly right. It has a two digit-S serial number, one of the first second series Match Targets. I think the person who struck the Colt was just learning the new die.
If nothing else it would make the pistol very unique, first Colt I’ve seen with that kind of stamp. I know that double strike error coins are sought after and very collectable, I can’t see a Colt that way being much different. John
Not only are the spears and the "Colt" double-struck, so are the words "Match Target". Be interesting to see if the other printing/engraving is also double-struck. This is also a nice example of a 2nd generation Match Target (my particular passion). -Asa
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