[az_colt]

Don't own a 1st gen (yet)...but as history nerd....when did Colt workers form the Union? My understanding is one of the early strikes was in 1901. Anyone know if Union existed prior to 1890?

 

[Wes Terner]

Now we talking

Boy Howdy🤠

 

[hearsedriver]

saintclair never disappoints! Unbelievable..... I need to sell some of my classic cars!

 

[Steve61]

4 3/4 .45 from 1921

 

[hearsedriver]

Don't own a 1st gen (yet)...but as history nerd....when did Colt workers form the Union? My understanding is one of the early strikes was in 1901. Anyone know if Union existed prior to 1890?

Thats a good question. Early on, Colt employees formed their own "company" union from what I understand. They didnt have a lot of power though. The plant didnt become unionized until 1941 when they became part of the UEW. The UAW took over a few years later. When you read the history of the company, they seemed to be plagued with labor issues.

 

[Wes Terner]

38COLT SN 351712
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45COLT SN 351713
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38COLT SN 351957
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44-40 SN 351980
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38WCF SN 355412 in original box
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32WCF Bisley SN 295671
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32COLT Bisley SN 268775
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Engraved 45COLT SN 21406
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Cattle brand Bisley


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Lash LaRue 1st gen in 44-40 SN 59850

Another great big WOW!! That’s some collection!
Dennis

 

[wellington]

This thread is awesome!!

First two pics CFSS 1914 The Whitney Hardware, New Mexico
The last two pics 1906 32wcf Simmons Hardware, St. Louis Missouri

 

[what would you say]

1903 38 wcf

 

[joehaber]

A great thread! I especially like the one’s that are heavily buffed from holster wear.

 

[Cozmo]

45 Colt shipped to Denver Fall of 1900. Alan Harton's refinish work.

 

[dtrip]

1901 Hibbard Spencer Bartlett & Co

 

[superdave269]

Here's one of my 1st gen guns. This one made in 1909 what a great shooter it is! I'll try to dig out some more tomorrow.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

1911 .32-20 shipped back to and rebuilt into a .45 by Colt in 1969. Included is the return shipping box with Colt work invoice and all the original parts. Shown here often, the gun belonged to a Nevada businessman, Nevada State Assemblyman, and long time Sheriff of "Mercury City, NV." The gun was not refinished and the barrel, cylinder, and hammer look newer.

Renickeled 5" 1890 .44-40...

1920 mate to my 1957 .45.

 

[LeverActionBill]

If COZMO will permit I’d like to play.

And my 2nd Cav

 

[1stgen1916saa]

1911 .32-20 shipped back to and rebuilt into a .45 by Colt in 1969. Included is the return shipping box with Colt work invoice and all the original parts. Shown here often, the gun belonged to a Nevada businessman, Nevada State Assemblyman, and long time Sheriff of "Mercury City, NV."
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Renickeled 5" 1890 .44-40... View attachment 728554


1920 mate to my 1957 .45.

That is really nice and definitely a special gun. Never seen an example of a Colt rebuild with documentation.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

That is really nice and definitely a special gun. Never seen an example of a Colt rebuild with documentation.

I bought the gun with the work order invoice first. Then the seller wrote me saying the widow he bought it from found the box and original parts in her ceiling where her husband stashed it. She gave it to him and he sold it to me. Here's a couple Bisleys and I think the last of my 1st Gen guns. .44 Special in the case and a .32-20.

 

[crsides]

My first 1st gen, shipped 1926. Got it from local grip maker Jerry Meacham. It was his personal favorite shooter.


My other 1st gen. Recent addition, serial # 629xx. All original, except for two missing frame screws, 1881 Etched panel


Charlie

 

[LEO918]

Here's a pair of Pre War .45s.

 

[elkman1]

Here is a few.

 

[elkman1]

Couple more