Good morning all, Just wanted to share should be a significantly more complete database for Colt manufacture dates, by serial number, on the Colt website. It can be used at the link below. Colt's Manufacturing LLC I've been working over the last couple months to have as complete of a database.. Welcome to Old Colt, an informational resource about Old Colt Pistols, Revolvers and M1911s built from the early 1900's up to current production. Here you will find high resolution photos, detailed descriptions and Colt serial number shipment dates. Whether you are looking for more information about a Colt you just received, or you are a seasoned gun collector, we hope that you find the.
For specific information on a particular Colt, send your model name, caliber, serial number, and check to: Colt Historian PO Box 1868 Hartford, CT 06144-1868 Phone: 1-800-962-COLT Check with Colt Historical Dept. for current prices.. Serial numbers on Colts can provide owners and buyers with prospective information regarding the date of manufacture and barrel length, caliber, and material used for the finish. Colt uses a series of numbers and letters in the serial numbers, each denoting a different aspect of the firearm, but knowing what each prefix, numeral, and suffix means can be confusing for first-time serial number.