I Have This Old Gun - Colt Camp Perry Pistol

Published on July 18, 2017
Duration: 5:45

The Colt Camp Perry is a single-shot .22 LR pistol designed for highly accurate target competition, emphasizing slow-fire techniques. It shares a frame with the Colt .22 Officer's Model and features a unique design that locks the chamber firmly to the barrel for enhanced accuracy, unlike revolvers. The pistol was produced in limited numbers and is now a desirable collector's item.

Quick Summary

The Colt Camp Perry is a single-shot .22 caliber pistol designed for target shooters, emphasizing slow-fire accuracy. It shares a frame with the Colt .22 Officer's Model and features a unique design that locks the chamber firmly to the barrel for enhanced precision. Approximately 2,500 were produced, making it a desirable collector's item.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction to the Colt Camp Perry
  2. 00:06Basic Frame Configuration and Design
  3. 00:14Purpose: Target Shooting and Slow Fire
  4. 00:35Accuracy Advantages of Single-Shot Design
  5. 01:01Barrel Lengths and Rarity
  6. 01:12Production Numbers and Timeline
  7. 01:25Historical Advertisements and Competition Success
  8. 01:47Target Gun Features: Sight Radius and Sights
  9. 02:03Lock Time and Spring Mechanism
  10. 02:13Visual Design: Fluted Chamber Block
  11. 02:19Balance and Weight
  12. 02:39Unique Operational Design
  13. 03:00Colt's Fine Fit and Finish
  14. 03:19Grip Design
  15. 03:341932 Model Changes
  16. 03:44Decline in Demand and Discontinuation
  17. 03:56Total Production and Collector Interest
  18. 04:17Auction Value and Collector Desirability
  19. 04:51General Julian Hatcher's Camp Perry

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the primary purpose of the Colt Camp Perry pistol?

The Colt Camp Perry was specifically designed for target shooters engaged in slow-fire competition. Its single-shot nature and precise engineering were intended to maximize accuracy for disciplines where each shot counted significantly.

How did the Colt Camp Perry achieve its accuracy?

Its accuracy was attributed to a single-shot design where the chamber locked very firmly to the rear of the barrel, minimizing any play. It also featured a long sight radius of about 9.5 inches and excellent sights, crucial for precise aiming.

What distinguishes the Colt Camp Perry's internal mechanism from a revolver?

Unlike revolvers, the Camp Perry is a single-shot pistol without a cylinder. Internally, it used a coil spring instead of flat springs found in many Colt revolvers, contributing to a quicker lock time. Colt added flutes to the chamber block to give it a visual resemblance to a revolver.

How many Colt Camp Perry pistols were produced, and are they collectible?

Only about 2,500 Colt Camp Perry pistols were manufactured between the early 1920s and the start of World War II. Their limited production and prestigious design make them highly desirable and sought-after by collectors today.

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