Seems as though they have been using the Greek business model.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-33130987
Colt files for bankrupcy.
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Colt files for bankrupcy.
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Re: Colt files for bankrupcy.
This is actually the second or third time they've done this. My god, they are running out places to run.dromia wrote:Seems as though they have been using the Greek business model.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-33130987
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If he were alive today owd Samuel would be spinnin' in his grave...
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Re: Colt files for bankrupcy.
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Re: Colt files for bankrupcy.
Considering at one time, three of the most copied guns in the world featured in their catalog when almost no one else made them...
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
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Re: Colt files for bankrupcy.
Sad to see such an iconic maker floundering.
I thought the US market was doing well
? What happened?
I thought the US market was doing well
? What happened?Who? Me? Really?
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Sixshot6
Re: Colt files for bankrupcy.
It is doing well, granted its slowed for the panic buying of 2013-14 but still at an all time high. Colt relied too heavily on military contracts that dried up, their stuff's patents expired so everyone and their mother could make an AR and 1911. Couple that with neglecting those markets and you have a company that struggled when it finally decided to try and make it right. These things happen. Its why Winchester is now owned by FN among other things.daman wrote:Sad to see such an iconic maker floundering.
I thought the US market was doing well
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Re: Colt files for bankrupcy.
If he were alive today Samuel wouldn't be spinnin' in his grave........as he would be alive!meles meles wrote:If he were alive today owd Samuel would be spinnin' in his grave...
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