lawer dagget
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- Aug 27, 2019
Hey all. Thought I would start a new one on this subject.
I do not have an axe to grind or anything of the sort. Just trying to get to the real of it all. Seems like a Catch-a-22 thing to me.
I'm good with all replies and won't argue or disagree regardless. I have it, I love it and enjoy it. I just want my info correct when explaining it to admires.
I hope to copy paste next.
"Throughout the production years 1971-1982, these rough castings were produced in Italy and the reproductions were completed in the United States… Finally, from 1978 to 1982, Colt subcontracted both parts procurement and final production to Lou Imperato and Iver Johnson Arms in Middlesex, NJ. Colt percussion revolvers produced by Iver Johnson had frames, center pins, nipples, and screws manufactured in the United States. In all instances, these revolvers were manufactured in accordance with Colt´s strict specifications and quality control. Additionally, Colt performed final inspection for all models. All percussion models manufactured from 1971 through 1982, either by Colt or its subcontractor, are regarded as authentic Colt pistols and not Italian replicas.
This is my point. Gen 2 is not the (real deal) of course. History stays old and can only be recreated and I'm glad Colt made the stab. The gen 3 is a different story also.
As I said. No axe to grind. I just think the gen 2 needs a little more bone than what is being tossed out. Once again repeat next.
In all instances, these revolvers were manufactured in accordance with Colt´s strict specifications and quality control. Additionally, Colt performed final inspection for all models. All percussion models manufactured from 1971 through 1982, either by Colt or its subcontractor, are regarded as authentic Colt pistols and not Italian replicas.
My lame comparison is: Subcontractors for 1? Rough casting from another country for 2? Number 3 is really off the wall. Would original Chinese or Russian firearms change if history were known as to where the rough casting came from?
The WW2 carbine which I am familiar with, had a bunch of subcontractors. Very few were all made in house. Yet they can indeed be authentic.
I guess if push comes to shove. I just hate the idea I paid more $ for a want-a-be gen 2 Colt.
I do not have an axe to grind or anything of the sort. Just trying to get to the real of it all. Seems like a Catch-a-22 thing to me.
I'm good with all replies and won't argue or disagree regardless. I have it, I love it and enjoy it. I just want my info correct when explaining it to admires.
I hope to copy paste next.
"Throughout the production years 1971-1982, these rough castings were produced in Italy and the reproductions were completed in the United States… Finally, from 1978 to 1982, Colt subcontracted both parts procurement and final production to Lou Imperato and Iver Johnson Arms in Middlesex, NJ. Colt percussion revolvers produced by Iver Johnson had frames, center pins, nipples, and screws manufactured in the United States. In all instances, these revolvers were manufactured in accordance with Colt´s strict specifications and quality control. Additionally, Colt performed final inspection for all models. All percussion models manufactured from 1971 through 1982, either by Colt or its subcontractor, are regarded as authentic Colt pistols and not Italian replicas.
This is my point. Gen 2 is not the (real deal) of course. History stays old and can only be recreated and I'm glad Colt made the stab. The gen 3 is a different story also.
As I said. No axe to grind. I just think the gen 2 needs a little more bone than what is being tossed out. Once again repeat next.
In all instances, these revolvers were manufactured in accordance with Colt´s strict specifications and quality control. Additionally, Colt performed final inspection for all models. All percussion models manufactured from 1971 through 1982, either by Colt or its subcontractor, are regarded as authentic Colt pistols and not Italian replicas.
My lame comparison is: Subcontractors for 1? Rough casting from another country for 2? Number 3 is really off the wall. Would original Chinese or Russian firearms change if history were known as to where the rough casting came from?
The WW2 carbine which I am familiar with, had a bunch of subcontractors. Very few were all made in house. Yet they can indeed be authentic.
I guess if push comes to shove. I just hate the idea I paid more $ for a want-a-be gen 2 Colt.
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