[Matchlock]

I think you hit the proverbial nail, right on the head Mitch. "golden is in the eye of the beholder."

For me it's quite simple. The Golden era of Colt is from 1836 to 2013

Bud

1970's , golden is in the eye of the beholder. All opinions are welcome .

To me the Golden era might encompass 1860-1910 . Colt armed the US military in the largest battles of the century , LEO and civilians . Across the USA from the civilized East to the wild West . In all the world , when you said "Colt" , the name was recognized . Colt was becoming gun maker for the world . They had agents in North America , South America , Europe , Middle East , Far East and possibly elsewhere . They offered a wide variety of sizes , calibers and cosmetic options . Think of all the presentation guns turned out in this era . The now legendary master engravers .

And then to top it off , they of course also introduced John Browning's very successful early auto pistols .

 

[Matchlock]

DITTO!!

Bud

I suspect that if you ask 100 Colt mavens, that you'll get 100 different answers. And that's likely a good thing.

I support Judge Colt's cogent reasoning but probably side a little more with Mitch and Bud on this issue. I thank the heavens for the birth of Mr. Sam Colt and the time he spent on this planet giving us the brand I so cherish!

 

[Matchlock]

Now you're talking Dave, and what better way to increase your collection size?

Bud

Great responses guys, and some great supporting statements...

Sounds like Ill just have to strive to get an example from every decade someday so I can say I have Colt from the Golden Era, no matter when it was!