Colt Pistols and Revolvers for Firearms Collectors

Welcome to Coltautos.com, the website for collectors of Colt Automatic Pistols. The site includes both general and specific information on most pre-WWII Colt Automatic Firearms Models. Here you will find Photos and identification, historical information, firearms serial number and date of production information along with disassembly instructions, parts diagrams and original factory instruction sheets for these pistols. Just use the Quick Search above. To familiarize yourself with the site, please review the User's Guide.

Have a firearm or related Colt item for sale? Check my Wants list and my Classifieds Page. Do you have a question about a particular Colt firearm? You can send me an e-mail message at slisker@coltautos.com.

Wanted By Collector

I am always looking for quality Colt Automatic Pistols, Revolvers and firearms related items so please check my WANTS list. I am particularly in need of factory variations of engraved, inscribed and specially finished pistols (i.e. gold or silver plated). Additionally, I am looking for unusual grip types (ivory, pearl and deluxe walnut) as well as Colt Catalogs, advertising pamphlets, instruction sheets, original documentation, manufacturing gauges, presentation cases, etc. If you have a question about one of these models or if you have an item in which I might be interested, you can send an e-mail message to slisker@coltautos.com. Email typically gets the fastest response, but if you would prefer to contact me by phone, my number is 703.281.6628.

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Gold Inlaid and Gold Plated Pre-War Colt Automatic Pistols & Revolvers

Gold inlaid and plated Colt firearms are among the most uncommon variations ever encountered. They were typically reserved for people of means and when the work was performed by the Colt factory, it often increased the purchase price of a standard firearm by a factor or four or more.

Presented here are a few Colt pistols that are both factory and period aftermarket gold inlaid and gold plated. Click here for more info. Enjoy!

Texas Pre-War Colt Automatic Pistols

The Great State of Texas has always been well known as the final destination for some of the finest and most desirable Colt firearms. From the Walker Colt to the Single Action Army, many famous soldiers, lawmen and outlaws alike have all relied on Colt firearms.

From the early 1900s, Colt Automatic Pistols have also played a part in Texas history. Presented here are a few early Colt pistols that were shipped to Texas as well as one that was shipped to a guy names Tex! Click here for more info!

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January 2022