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- Quantity limited to 750 units
- Finished in a polished royal blue on all surfaces
- Unique serial number format: 19110001
- Smooth Cocobolo grips with 100th anniversary gold plated medallions
- Glass topped, walnut display case with french fitted red lining and serpentine Colt etched in glass panel
- Slide is enhanced with scroll engraving and decorated with historic colt symbols highlighted in 22kt. gold
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Action Single Action Caliber .45 Auto Capacity 7 rd Finish/Color Blued Manufacturer Colt Manufacturer History 1995 to 2009: Return to Glory Colt’s exit from bankruptcy launched a rebirth and rejuvenation of the company that propelled it to today. Commemorating its move from the famed Hartford Armory, Colt unveiled "The Last Gun" in 1995 which was the last Single Action Army® revolver produced at the Hartford Armory. It was elaborately engraved and embellished with historical gold inlays representative of the Colt family and company lineage. At the same time, new commercial products were introduced, including the Colt .22 Target pistol, the Colt Match Target® rifle and Colt .38 SF-VI revolver. The Colt .22 Target pistol was named "Handgun of the Year" by the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence. In 1997, more new commercial products were introduced. They included the Pony® Double Action pistol, Defender™ carry pistol, and the DS II® revolver. The Colt Custom Gun Shop brought out the Python® Elite revolver and the Gold Cup™ Trophy pistol. Colt’s military business also began a return to its former glory in the aftermath of the bankruptcy. Colt won a contract to produce 16,000 Colt M4 carbines in 1996. In 1997, it won a follow-on contract for another 6,000 M4 carbines. In 1998, the U.S. Government ordered M16 rifles from Colt for the first time in ten years, in excess of 32,000 units. Complimenting that was a contract to upgrade 88,000 M16A1 rifles to the A2 configuration for the U.S. Air Force. During 1998, Colt negotiated an agreement with the U.S. Government that solidified Colt’s position as the exclusive supplier of the M4 carbine through the first decade of the 21st Century. By 1999, Colt enjoyed a backlog of military rifle/carbine orders amounting to approximately 59,000 units. On the commercial side of the business, the acquisition of Ultra Light Arms, Inc. put Colt back in the sporting rifle business. The Colt Cowboy revolver and Pocket Nine™ pistol were also added to the product line. Completing a pair of highly engraved and gold inlaid Dragoon revolvers, the Colt Custom Gun Shop proved once again that it was the leader in the industry. This matched set recalled the famous presentation Dragoon that was given to the Sultan of Turkey by Samuel Colt (c.1854) and which is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The most significant event of 1999 was the arrival of Lt. Gen. William M. Keys USMC (Ret.) as President and Chief Executive Officer. A decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm, Gen. Keys took the helm of the company at a critical time. Dozens of municipalities around the country had brought lawsuits against Colt and other leading handgun manufacturers, distributors and dealers and the cost of defending the litigation threatened to bring the company and the other manufacturers to their knees. Gen. Keys shepherded Colt through the legal thicket and presciently and successfully reoriented the business back toward military and law enforcement customers. Those efforts culminated in the 2002-03 spinoff of Colt’s military and law enforcement rifle business to Colt Defense and the establishment of the Colt M4 carbine as the standard-issue combat rifle of the United States Army and Marines. As a combat veteran and an avid shooter and collector himself, Gen. Keys has provided the company with a leader who appreciates and understands firearms as few others do. In 2000, Colt introduced the XSE Series line of handguns with features including front & rear serrations, an elongated hammer slot, and an aluminum trigger. Available to customers in Government®, Commander®, and Lightweight Commander® models, the XSE Series line of handguns offered customers extraordinary features not available in similar 1911 frame packages. The Series 70 Government Model and WWII Replica O1911A1 were introduced in 2002. These marked a triumphant launch of the O1911 Replica Series of guns. Packaged in its original configuration with 2 magazines and kraft styled box, the O1911A1 was faithful to its progenitor, the O1911. The Series 70 Government Model also proved to be a big hit among collectors and custom gunsmiths. With a 70 Series firing system, its ruggedness and dependable action allow high maintainability and repeatable accuracy. Colt introduced the Colt Gunsite Officers Model™ Pistol in 2003. A joint venture with the Gunsite® academy for shooters, this carry ready pistol was built specifically for avid shooters with personal protection in mind. For Gunsite® pistol customers, the company also included a redeemable coupon for training at the facility. With the conclusion of a 4,000-unit run, the World War II Replica O1911A1 was retired. Colt then went back to the roots of the original design of the O1911 with a flat mainspring housing, small grip safety, wide spur hammer, and original carbonia blue finish. Again, limited runs of 4,000 units were placed on the Replica Series. The reintroduction of the .38 Super in 2003 established an affordable option to its users with stainless steel or carbon steel. The year 2005 marked the 50th anniversary of the Colt Python®. Highly embellished with gold inlays and select walnut grips, the 50th Anniversary Colt Python was a smash hit with collectors. The, in 2007 Colt leaped back into the concealable carry market with the Colt New Agent® pistol, one of the finest .45 ACP barrels on the market. With trench style sights that give the owner a snag-free action, the New Agent is currently the lightest gun in the Colt handgun product line. 2007 also marked the end of the 4,000-unit run of the model O1911. In its place, the O1918 WWI Black Army was introduced. With a black oxide finish, the O1918 is a WWI Replica dedicated to commemorate the third rendition of the original O1911 pistol used during WWI. To meet production needs for the US Military during WWI, Colt changed the standard Carbonia Blue finish to an almost black finish, giving it the name of “The Black Army.” A limited run has been placed on the O1918. In 2008, Colt brought back the Frontier® Six Shooter and Sheriff’s & Storekeeper’s models for collectors. The Colt Frontier Six Shooter was first introduced in 1877. It quickly became adopted as a sidearm for those carrying a .44/40 rifle. As the frontiersman’s workhorse at the time, very few of the originals can be found in peak condition. Its reintroduction in 2008 offered a replica handgun for enthusiasts seeking only the finest in craftsmanship. From its original design commencement in 1882, the Sheriff’s & Storekeeper’s Model was destined to be a frontrunner as a concealed carry handgun with .45 caliber stopping power. Built on a black powder frame, the Sheriff’s & Storekeeper model copies its original concept in a 3-inch barrel Sheriff’s, or 4-inch barrel Storekeeper. Both calibers and barrel lengths include the two-line address on top of the barrel, and are manufactured with an ejector-less barrel. The Combat Elite® also was reintroduced in 2008, offering an upgraded XSE package that provides users with options above standard XSE series guns. For 2009, the company has brought back the 10mm Delta Elite®. A competition model for the avid shooter, the 10mm retains its original design with a forged stainless steel frame, slide, slide stop, and barrel. Features such as Wrap Around Rubber Grips with Delta Medallions, White Dot Sights, an Arched Main-Spring Housing, Combat Hammer, and 80 Series Firing System give the Delta Elite the winning combination of proven capability and endurance for the handgun enthusiast and retro collector. For shooters looking to add accessories to their Colt handgun, Colt introduces the O1070RG, the Colt Rail Gun™. This new handgun is marketed with exciting features for the law enforcement community, the shooting enthusiast, and personal defense gun owner. New features for the Colt Rail Gun include a military style accessory rail, Smith & Alexander® upswept beavertail grip safety, Colt single side tactical safety, Novak® Rear Sight, and other standard features of the XSE Series. For the 4th Quarter of 2010, when seconds matter most, count on the New Agent® DAO (Double Action Only) to provide the backup. The New Agent DAO proves Colt’s commitment to its customers, with the return of a double action pistol. The Colt New Agent DAO mimics its predecessor with a snag free trench style sight, and small, lightweight, accurate and reliable features. With .45ACP stopping power, the New Agent DAO makes for the ultimate concealable carry.