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Tiffany Grip Craftsmanship

Tiffany Grip Craftsmanship

Beauty and craftsmanship are in Colt's blood.  This incredible piece of artisan history was manufactured at Colt in collaboration with jeweler Tiffany circa 1870's. The frame, barrel & trigger ...

Shank Buttons

Shank Buttons

The shank buttons on our Estate Jacket are weathered brass and feature crossed Peacemakers and the year of our founding 1836.  Interestingly, these buttons are attached using a cotter pin. Shank bu...

Inspiration: Vintage Shell Packaging

Inspiration: Vintage Shell Packaging

Conducting research for a distinguished brand such as Colt is an intriguing journey filled with unexpected discoveries. In the course of our investigation, we stumbled upon a collection of remarkab...

History of the Colt Crest

History of the Colt Crest

The Colt coat of arms is the family shield that Samuel Colt and his family used throughout their lives, even the obalesque that marks their graves features this crest motif in this cast cast in bro...

Sam Colt Monument - Hartford

Sam Colt Monument - Hartford

Samuel Colt is honored with a memorial statue in a park on the grounds of his former estate Armsmear.  The Samuel Colt monument, near the Wethersfield Avenue entrance to Colt Park, was commissione...