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The Texas Link to the Most Popular Colts of the 1850s & 60s

by Chris Eger

Samuel Colt's revolving firearms were already legend in Texas before they became well-known around the globe, and they carried Texas history with them.

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More than 500 vintage Colt handguns up for grabs (PHOTOS)

by Chris Eger

Rock Island's upcoming September Premiere Auction has several collections' worth of vintage Colt revolvers including Squarebacks, a Walker and a factory shoulder stocked model.

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Colt’s Model 1847 Walker — 170 years of revolver history

by Jon Frazier

The 170 year old Walker revolver, despite its failings, was a huge success for Colt and its legacy is carried on with .44 caliber replicas produced by Uberti

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