Colt "Brevete" Copies: Legal, Illegal, and Post-Legal
This video delves into the complex history of 'Brevete' Colt revolvers, which are licensed and unlicensed copies of Samuel Colt's designs. It explores Colt's patent strategy, the rise of European manufacturing hubs like Liège, and the distinction between legal licensed copies ('Colt Brevete') and later post-expiration reproductions. The analysis highlights the varying quality of these firearms, from high-end licensed pieces to crude counterfeits, and touches upon Colt's legal battles to protect its intellectual property.









