I too have heard the stuff about Colts being the finest American made double, but having owned at least one of every American double ever made (in significant quantities), including a nice Colt, I just can't get on board with the "finest" rating. I mean, it was a real nice old boxlock (in fact, one of the earliest American boxlocks, wasn't it?), but quite heavy and in no way amazing, that I could ever discover. The fact is, there were an awful lot of nice doubles being made in the late 1800s, so where did this "finest" business start, and can it be in any way justified? Also, isn't there some evidence or suspicion that the '83 was at least partially built in Birmingham? Looking forward to hearing from the experts. TT
Why you ask??? Because.....supposedly they where made in Birmingham! If so they have to be the finest ever! Right?? Thats a bunch of horse hockey! Give me a good Lefever anyday!
