Colt is a corporation, it owns itself.
Colt............................
colt mfg co.
check with the colt co. 1 800 962 2658
Try your local gunsmith or call/write Colt Mfg. Co.
That Colt was made in 1943 by Remington Rand under cotract to Colt Mfg. Co.
made 1960 by Colt mfg co, Conn.
By the markings on it and the serial number. Go to proofhouse.com or call Colt Mfg. Co.
In 1994, the assets of Colt were purchased by Zilkha & Co, a financial group owned by Donald Zilkha.
read information on top of barrel. If it 'says' Colt mfg co, then it is a colt. If repro from Italy t will so indicate.......................
By calling or writing to Colt Mfg. Co,. in Hrtfd,CT
Made in 1878 located at Colt Mfg Co. in Hartford,CT