Videos tagged with Colt History

This entry details the Colt Individual Carbine (IC), an advanced external piston AR-15 variant that, despite its high-quality design and testing, never reached commercial or military sales. The video, presented by small arms expert Chris Bartocci, explores the IC's development, technical innovations like its hardened cam pin insert and monolithic upper receiver, and its place in the context of the US Army's search for an M4 replacement. Bartocci, a former Colt employee with deep technical knowledge, provides a historical and critical analysis of the program and the rifle's potential.

This video memorializes Lt Gen William M. Keys, former CEO of Colt Defense and Colt's Manufacturing. It details his distinguished military career, his pivotal role in saving Colt from bankruptcy through strategic contracts like the M4 Carbine, and his leadership style. The content also touches on his personal preferences, such as his strong affinity for the .45 ACP 1911 platform and his controversial stance against 9mm pistols.

This guide details the disassembly and maintenance overview of the Colt OICW Mark II LMG Prototype, focusing on its unique external piston system and quick-change barrel. It highlights key components like the pyramid-tipped gas piston and the modified bolt carrier group with 'skis' to prevent carrier tilt. The information is presented with the authority of a former Colt employee and firearms historian.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Colt Delta Elite HBAR AR-15, manufactured in 1989. The presenter, with extensive experience with the platform, details its unique features, including the HBAR barrel, the Arms scope mount with integrated Weaver rail, and the Tasco 3-9x scope. The video also touches on the rifle's history, its intended use by law enforcement, and Colt's efforts to comply with early assault weapon bans by modifying components like the bayonet lug and carrier. Accuracy testing with various match ammunition types is performed, offering insights into the rifle's performance.

This video provides an in-depth review and historical analysis of the Colt 1851 Navy revolver, often referred to as the 'Belt Model'. It details the firearm's development, US military and naval contracts, commercial sales, and its evolution through various production changes. The review includes practical shooting impressions, comparisons to other Colt models, and discussions on its ergonomics and handling characteristics, highlighting its significance in firearms history.

This guide details how to perform a basic trigger adjustment on a Colt Gold Cup National Match 1911, aiming to reduce trigger pull weight for improved target shooting. The process involves specific dry-firing and pressure techniques, guided by a trigger pull scale. The speaker, a veteran with extensive 1911 experience, demonstrates this technique to achieve a crisp 3.25 lb pull.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Colt Pocket Pistol, tracing its evolution from the 'Baby Dragoon' to the Model 1849. It details design changes, manufacturing processes, and its historical significance, particularly during Westward Expansion. The presenter emphasizes its role as a compact, affordable personal defense firearm and discusses its market success and various iterations.

This video from Brownells' 'From the Vault' series, featuring Keith Ford and Steve Ostrom at Rock Island Auctions, provides an expert overview of the Colt 1903 and 1908 Pocket Models. The discussion highlights their purpose as personal protection firearms, common calibers (.32 ACP, .38 ACP, .380 ACP), and potential confusion between models. It also touches on variations, rare contracts, and their increasing collector value.

This guide details how to visually differentiate between the Colt LE6920 and CR6920 carbines by examining specific markings and components. Expert Christopher Bartocci highlights key differences in receiver stamps, barrel proofs, front sight bases, bolt carrier groups, and handguard construction, stemming from Colt's manufacturing evolution and increased subcontracting in later CR6920 models.

This video provides an in-depth review of various Colt LE/Post-2010 rifle series models, detailing their historical context, technical specifications, and evolution. The presenter, with apparent expertise in Colt firearms, discusses models like the AR-6520, AR-6721, LE6920, and the 9mm carbine, highlighting their features and market reception, particularly in relation to the assault weapon ban and post-ban commercial availability. The video emphasizes Colt's product development, government contracts, and the impact of market demands on their offerings.

This video provides a comprehensive history of the Colt Single Action Army (SAA) revolver, focusing on a private collection. It details the SAA's development, military adoption, market dominance against competitors like Smith & Wesson, and its evolution through different generations and variations, including the Bisley model. The expert, Ron Peterson, shares insights from over 55 years of collecting, covering historical context, design changes, and notable custom pieces.

This video analyzes the Colt 2000 pistol, highlighting it as one of Colt's significant failures in modern handgun design. It details the pistol's origins, its licensed design from Knights Armament, and the modifications Colt made that compromised its effectiveness. The review covers the Colt 2000's technical specifications, including its rotating barrel mechanism, polymer frame, and problematic striker-fired trigger, contrasting it with its original design and other contemporary firearms. The video also touches upon Colt's broader struggles with developing successful double-action pistols, referencing earlier models like the SSP and Double Eagle, and their inability to compete in modern military and law enforcement trials.