Does anyone know or remember when the last time the Rampant Pony appeared on the bottom
of a Colt magazine? Have seen some magazines without it and was just wondering. Many
thanks! Duane
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Does anyone know or remember when the last time the Rampant Pony appeared on the bottom
of a Colt magazine? Have seen some magazines without it and was just wondering. Many
thanks! Duane
I can’t remember the last time I saw one like that, Chief.
Any of the Colt mags I have probably aren’t any more than 10 years old.
I have a very minty Colt Lt. Commander, but I don't recall any mags coming with it. No box and papers either, but it was made in 1985.
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I’m sure you’ll recognize the rank.
"Sights are for the unenlightened."
Rick
IDPA Certified Safety Officer
Late issue Colt 1911 magazines have had the pony and a drain hole in the front since ~1980s. Slightly earlier Colt magazines had the drain hole beginning ~1970s. Colt magazines without the pony or drain holes are earlier than that. I've never observed a genuine late Colt magazine without these features, however, many of the fakes don't have either feature.
Do you have photos?
Wow! I stand corrected, and will have to check out my Colt mags before long. I have so many 1911 mags, that most of the ones that came with new pistols are still in the pistol boxes.
"Sights are for the unenlightened."
Rick
IDPA Certified Safety Officer
d1911: Many thanks for the pics! The magazine I have looks like your 45 Mag, except mine has "45 Auto w/"8 - RD" below that. I also ran across a sticker on this mag w/the following written on it. "CTG 920992". This mag has
never been in a pistol, just stored in the safe. That might be a clue as who made it?
I also have 3 packages of NEW "Colt . 38 Super Magazines." All are stainless 9 - round - stainless. The bottom inscription is the same. The only place you see "9 magazines" is on the package itself.
Tis hard to tell who made them and why the placement of wording is where you find it. Maybe the person who made them was having a bad day and wanted to be different? Take care and have a great
weekend and week ahead! Sincerely, Duane
Here are the bottoms of my mags that came in my 01991 I bought new in 2018 or 19.
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Ron
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