Colt 1860 by Centennial Arms
- Thread starter Wilcahol
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These Belgian Colts are getting pretty rare, with only some 20000 being made between 1960 and around 1975. Approx. 80% of them were shipped in the USA, the majority during the 1960s. They are known as Centaures in Europe, others call them "1960 NEW MODEL ARMY".
I am doing a research project on these Belgians. Considering the total number produced it is amazing how many models and variations the Belgian manufacturer Fabriques d'Armes Unies de Liege turned out during the 15 years of production. 3 types of barrel length (8", 7,5", 5,5"), 3 types of frames: 3-screw cut for stock, 3-screw not cut for stock (Civilian Model), 4-screw frame cut for stock (Cavalry Model).
First findings will be published soon on our website www.1960NMA.org. If you own one and care to support this research send me a mail to niederastroth@niederastroth.com. I'd like to include yours in my serial number survey.
This NMA sure is a shooter but is becoming a collector's pistol also.
Bootsie aka Long Johns Wolf
I am doing a research project on these Belgians. Considering the total number produced it is amazing how many models and variations the Belgian manufacturer Fabriques d'Armes Unies de Liege turned out during the 15 years of production. 3 types of barrel length (8", 7,5", 5,5"), 3 types of frames: 3-screw cut for stock, 3-screw not cut for stock (Civilian Model), 4-screw frame cut for stock (Cavalry Model).
First findings will be published soon on our website www.1960NMA.org. If you own one and care to support this research send me a mail to niederastroth@niederastroth.com. I'd like to include yours in my serial number survey.
This NMA sure is a shooter but is becoming a collector's pistol also.
Bootsie aka Long Johns Wolf