Videos tagged with Colt Custom Shop

This comprehensive video delves into the iconic Colt Single Action Army (SAA) revolver, exploring its history, evolution, and cultural impact. It covers the SAA's lineage from early Colt revolvers, its adoption by the US military, and its enduring legacy as the 'gun that won the West.' The video also features detailed discussions on various SAA configurations, historical context, shooting techniques, and its prominent role in popular culture, particularly Western films.

This entry details the 'Davy Colts,' a set of three 3rd Generation Colt Single Action Army revolvers representing three family generations. It covers their customization, including Eagle Grips stag grips and Colt Custom Shop fitting, alongside variations in barrel length (7.5", 5.5", 4.75"), .45 ACP conversion cylinders, and the enduring legacy of the SAA design. Instruction from expert Hickok45 highlights safe handling and historical context.

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides an expert-level review of the Colt Model 621, an export-oriented Light Machine Gun variant of the M16A1. He details its heavy barrel, adapted M60 bipod, and unique receiver markings, highlighting its historical context as an attempt by Colt to penetrate foreign markets. The review emphasizes the rarity of these firearms, noting their production by the Colt Custom Shop and occasional appearance on the collector's market as transferable NFA items.

This entry details a rare Colt R0XXX Prototype rifle, a unique build from the Colt Custom Shop featuring components from various advanced projects. The rifle, finished in a digital anodized camouflage, incorporates a Geissele trigger for the US Marine Corps, a proprietary piston system from the 'Individual Carbine' project, and a user-friendly prototype gas valve. Notably, this specific rifle was a charity auction item and is not commercially available, highlighting Colt's history of developing but not releasing advanced designs to the public.