Every Colt's story begins here.

Colt Historian Beverly Haynes and Archivist Paul Szymaszek have a combined 40+ years of historical research experience within the Colt factory records. Their knowledge & work has provided tens of thousands of archive letters for buyers, sellers, and collectors and has been integral in the research process for numerous publications on Colt firearms.

With shipping records going back to 1861, nearly all Colts, with some exceptions, can be documented with original factory specifications and shipping details.

For information and Frequently Asked Questions regarding the archive letter, please click HERE.