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Posted: 9/11/2007 9:54:46 PM EDT
There's a longer more detailed version of this up at the blog. The meat of the post is this: I got a 1917 Colt catalog. I scanned the whole freakin' thing and put it up on Flickr. It also has a price list. $39.50 got you a Government Model with Ivory grips and lots of engraving. Alas, I didn't get any actual Colt pistols, just the catalog.
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Thanks for posting. I love how the catalog informs the would-be consumer that the slide stop is a slide release:
"In this model the slide remains open after firing the last cartridge. When reloading the arm in this position, insert the magazine, then press downward the slide stop (to the rear of the trigger as illustrated). The slide goes forward, inserting a cartridge without any movement of the slide by hand. It wasn't a controversial method of operation. Hell, it was a selling point. |
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I love old catalogs! Awesome post!
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Life is a lemon and I want my money back!!!
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Damn, a sticky. My first anywhere. I feel so special. Thanks, guys.
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So this duck walks into a bar...
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I really need a time machine.
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In God We Trust............everyone else keep your hands where I can see em!!!
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Don't be so open-minded that your brains fall out.
General education should not be mere training of the hands to work, but training of the mind to properly reason. http://www.welltrainedmind.com/classed.php |
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This Post Contains Personal Opinion Only & Should Not Be Considered Information Released In An Official Capacity
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That's a great find!
Good to have, as I just picked up a 1903. |
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I was expecting the revolver. |
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Violence: apply directly to idiot. -Taxman
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id love to have one of those single action armys. :) thanks for posting that, that was interesting to see!
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Pretty dang cool, thanks to posting.
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According the the inflation calculator I found on line, $39.50 in 1917 is equal to $700.00 today.
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[img]anim_hail.gif[/img] THANK YOU JESUS [img]anim_hail.gif[/img]
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Great Find...!
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I just saw a 1918 model year 22 target like that at a show over the weekend. I think the guy wanted $800. I bought a Ruger 22/45 instead, and of course, now wished I'd have gotten the Colt. But it was still a decent financial decision, right, responsible and all that... right?
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Master of karate and friendship to everyone.
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Originally Posted By VA-BlkRifle: I just saw a 1918 model year 22 target like that at a show over the weekend. I think the guy wanted $800. I bought a Ruger 22/45 instead, and of course, now wished I'd have gotten the Colt. But it was still a decent financial decision, right, responsible and all that... right? View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Stove_Pipe:
Heres mIne https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SpqRjrX2mQc/R0Gwgtx1R3I/AAAAAAAAAEA/ibJ7VDHgsYc/s568-Ic42/Picture%252520001.jpg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Stove_Pipe:
Originally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
I was expecting the revolver. Heres mIne https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SpqRjrX2mQc/R0Gwgtx1R3I/AAAAAAAAAEA/ibJ7VDHgsYc/s568-Ic42/Picture%252520001.jpg here's mine. Shipped Jan 4, 1918 to "Commanding Officer, Springfield Armory". It's had a little work since then. |
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The Harmony of the Pen and the Sword
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