Slide markings....? die stamp vs. laser

[digi-shots]

Can anyone tell me when COLT went from the roll marked die stamping to the
laser etched/engraved slides...?

Thanks!

[k217sc]

I didn't know that they changed to laser rollmarking (a la Smith & Wesson). Do you have a picture you can share with us?

Greg

[pa_guns]

Hi

If they have changed across the board it must be very recent. My six month old GCT is roll marked.

Bob

[dakota1911]

I didn't know Colt had switched either. I imagine the forum wonders the source of the question.

[chugwater]

Hi,

They may not have completely switched but:

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f259/Chugwater/003aSerialNumber.jpg

They are sure using the etching on some new Colts.

Chug

[chugwater]

Oppsssssssss,

You said "slide" markings. My example, of course, is on the frame.

On that same gun, the "Colt Custom" on the slide is roll marked.

Chug

[digi-shots]

Hey thanks!

I don't have a picture of it... but I was referring to a Mustang Pocketlite...
the serial number is "dotted" like yours.... and the COLT MUSTANG - I guess it's still roll-mark stamped, but the letters feel like they are raised.

I'll take some pics and post them...



(edited for spelling)

[digi-shots]

Here's a photo of the "Mustang". It's a .380 Pocketlite, alloy frame with steel slide.

I think I'm confusing "laser engraving" with roll marks that are not polished prior to bluing. :confused: The slide markings on this Mustang feel raised and not like USGI m1911 Colt slides or the Commander slides.

It's raised and looks similiar to the new m1911-A1 re-issue stamping.


http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/digi-shots/gunColtMustang.jpg