[853OKG]

Is the "leatherette" box the only correct one for that decade or could it be the woodgrain cardboard also?

 

[cxm357]

They also used boxes like this one from 1952...

The box is similar to the basic Kraft box used during WWII... possibly Colt's found some left and decided to use them...

FWIW

Chuck

Is the "leatherette" box the only correct one for that decade or could it be the woodgrain cardboard also?

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[FL Moore]

I need one of those , thanks for sharing !!

 

[snakeman99]

According to Sheldon "Colt's Super .38", the Leatherette hinged box (Style II) was used from late 1948 until late 1955. The 2 piece woodgrain telescopic box (Style III) was used from late 1955 until 1967. He made no mention of the Kraft style box mentioned by cxm357.

 

[cxm357]

So far as I know this box was only used on .45 Government Models. It is not clear if this box was used on general production guns or just on special order.l All the GMs I have seen with this box were made for the Connecticut National Guard... which raises questions in it's self.

If I'm correct, there is no reason he would mention it.

FWIW

Chuck

According to Sheldon "Colt's Super .38", the Leatherette hinged box (Style II) was used from late 1948 until late 1955. The 2 piece woodgrain telescopic box (Style III) was used from late 1955 until 1967. He made no mention of the Kraft style box mentioned by cxm357.

 

[snakeman99]

"Kraft" style boxes are widely believed to have been used with many government contracts and not retail sales.

 

[Buckspen]

The "kraft" plain boxes were also used to return guns to owners who had sent them in for repairs or modifications.
- Bruce in Ohio