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Old Dragoon · May 22, 2007, 12:41 PM

Second Gen.s were made at Colt factory. first ones,the "C" series and Commeratives, 1971-1974 Castings were supplied by Val Forgett, Navy Arms (Uberti castings), but everything else was made and finished at Colt.

Second ones,The "F" series and Commeratives)1975-1978 Lou Imperato furnished the castings(Uberti) and built the "F" series in the old Iver Johnson factory but internals and screws and pins were made in USA. Guns were finished at IJ factory and QC'd by Colt.

Second and third Gens are considered authentic Colts.
I too have heard that 2 Gen.s will letter. Plan to call and confrm that soon.

I feel that the quality of the 2nd Gen is better than the quality of the 3rd Gen. but that is my personal opinion. Both stand above the Uberti and Pietta of the time.

May 22, 2007, 12:41 PM	#4
Old Dragoon Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2005 Location: The Republic of Californi Posts: 581	Second Gen.s were made at Colt factory. first ones,the "C" series and Commeratives, 1971-1974 Castings were supplied by Val Forgett, Navy Arms (Uberti castings), but everything else was made and finished at Colt. Second ones,The "F" series and Commeratives)1975-1978 Lou Imperato furnished the castings(Uberti) and built the "F" series in the old Iver Johnson factory but internals and screws and pins were made in USA. Guns were finished at IJ factory and QC'd by Colt. Second and third Gens are considered authentic Colts. I too have heard that 2 Gen.s will letter. Plan to call and confrm that soon. I feel that the quality of the 2nd Gen is better than the quality of the 3rd Gen. but that is my personal opinion. Both stand above the Uberti and Pietta of the time.