The new pistols feature, among other things: a matte blued finish; Colt’s Series 70 firing system; original rollmarks and inspector marks; 5″ barrel with wide hood; and WWI-style manual thumb ...
In keeping with the ongoing optics-ready trend in the handgun world, Colt introduced two new models of its Competition 1911 ...
1825 ca. - Percussion-cap guns are in general use. 1830 - The back action lock appears. 1835 - The first Colt revolver. Samuel Colt developed the first mass-produced, multi-shot, revolving firearms.