Colt to produce 1903 pistols in limited numbers

[Norton]

Colt is planning a limited run of 1903 pistols.

Bad for the collectors, but good for the everyday man who wants to get in on one of these classic designs.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/...ent=2015-01-24&utm_campaign=Weekly+Newsletter

 

[clandestine]

Why only a limited run is my question. The tooling cost likely can't even be recouped in a run that small. That said, I would buy one in .380.

 

[Norton]

Why only a limited run is my question. The tooling cost likely can't even be recouped in a run that small. That said, I would buy one in .380.

Might be double speak for "we're testing the market to see if it works".

With Colt's current financial situation (unless something has changed recently) I'm surprised they are taking a risk like this.

 

[Augie]

Might be double speak for "we're testing the market to see if it works".

With Colt's current financial situation (unless something has changed recently) I'm surprised they are taking a risk like this.

I'm actually surprised they are not producing a lot more of their vintage classics such as the Python, it could save them.

 

[BUFF7MM]

I guess I better start putting some cash back, I see a scavenger hunt for one in the future for me. Keep us posted if you hear when they plan on hitting the market.

 

[BradMacc82]

I'd love to see a re-run of the 1908 (.25acp) as well, if nothing else, just so there's more parts on the market.

Been trying to find a barrel for years...

 

[kalister1]

The ones over 50 years old will always be C&R, Unless the law changes of course.
I believe all the Original 1903s are old enough?

 

[SRD]

So does this mean that once they produce them, the 1903 will no longer be C&R eligible?

Doubt it,since the 50 yr. rule still applies to the original.

 

[Combloc]

I'm actually surprised they are not producing a lot more of their vintage classics such as the Python, it could save them.

I fully agree. There is a HUGE untapped market out there for Quality reproductions of older firearms. But they have to be just as well made and essentially identical for them to sell.

 

[Alphabrew]

Very cool!

 

[jimbobborg]

Let's hope it's not another Remington 51. If they still have the tooling for the originals, it's not that big an investment.

 

[rseymorejr]

The worst possible thing they can do is compromise on quality.
If they keep the quality high I believe they could bring back, and sell the hell out of, a lot of discontinued guns.

 

[Wojo]

Might be double speak for "we're testing the market to see if it works".

With Colt's current financial situation (unless something has changed recently) I'm surprised they are taking a risk like this.

It's about 15 years late but it looks like they are trying a few things in the last month or so. 1903s and the OEM line of the 6920s, i like it but what took so long?

 

[BUFF7MM]

It's about 15 years late but it looks like they are trying a few things in the last month or so. 1903s and the OEM line of the 6820s, i like it but what took so long?

Do you have any more info or a link about the 6820's?

 

[Wojo]

Do you have any more info or a link about the 6820's?

Typo...6920

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=168510

 

[BossmanPJ]

I'd buy one. Seems like they are scrambling to come up with new ideas for sales. Might work. Love the idea of the OEM 1 and 2 AR's.

 

[BUFF7MM]

Typo...6920

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=168510

I googled 6820 and found a couple of things, Colt has so many different numbers I get them confused sometimes.

 

[Uncle Duke]

The worst possible thing they can do is compromise on quality.
If they keep the quality high I believe they could bring back, and sell the hell out of, a lot of discontinued guns.

No doubt correct IMO. But I wonder if they can, and perhaps more importantly, if they could convince their target audience that they can. There's more in play than simply tooling. You need a shovel to find yesterday's craftsmen. Akin in my mind to a question of how do you remake The Wizard of Oz, and have it perceived as being just as good as the original? One tough sell at any price.

 

[clandestine]

It's about 15 years late but it looks like they are trying a few things in the last month or so. 1903s and the OEM line of the 6920s, i like it but what took so long?

The men who put the original guns together were craftsman. That may be why the run will be limited, but that's just a guess on my part.

 

[clandestine]

No doubt correct IMO. But I wonder if they can, and perhaps more importantly, if they could convince their target audience that they can. There's more in play than simply tooling. You need a shovel to find yesterday's craftsmen. Akin in my mind to a question of how do you remake The Wizard of Oz, and have it perceived as being just as good as the original? One tough sell at any price.

Damn, you took the words right out of my mouth. Colt let go many of their craftsman in the 80s and the quality shows. Especially on any non military firearm.