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Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this outstanding semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction…this is the Colt Delta Elite!
This example was manufactured in 1987, which makes it a Very Rare and Desirable FIRST-YEAR production!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Delta Elite
Serial: DE07205
Date of Manufacture: 1987
Caliber: 10mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: High Profile 3-Dot Sights
Stock/Grips: Wrap-Around Grip with Checkering and Delta Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Delta Elite is a groundbreaking pistol, credited as the first major-production firearm to chamber the powerful 10mm Auto cartridge. Introduced in 1987, it marked a significant step in the evolution of the 1911 platform, being based on Colt’s Series 80 M1911 design with a few key modifications to accommodate the higher-powered 10mm round. The Delta Elite was developed in response to the rising popularity of the 10mm cartridge, which had been introduced just a few years earlier in 1983 by the Bren Ten pistol, a limited-production firearm from the small manufacturer Dornaus & Dixon. The Bren Ten, which was only produced in small numbers before the company went bankrupt, helped fuel interest in the 10mm round, but it was the Colt Delta Elite that truly brought the caliber to the mainstream, becoming the first commercial pistol from a major manufacturer to offer the 10mm. With this move, Colt helped elevate the 10mm as a viable option for law enforcement, military, and civilian use, at a time when the caliber was gaining traction as a powerful defense round.
Model: Delta Elite
Serial: DE07205
Date of Manufacture: 1987
Caliber: 10mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: High Profile 3-Dot Sights
Stock/Grips: Wrap-Around Grip with Checkering and Delta Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Delta Elite is a groundbreaking pistol, credited as the first major-production firearm to chamber the powerful 10mm Auto cartridge. Introduced in 1987, it marked a significant step in the evolution of the 1911 platform, being based on Colt’s Series 80 M1911 design with a few key modifications to accommodate the higher-powered 10mm round. The Delta Elite was developed in response to the rising popularity of the 10mm cartridge, which had been introduced just a few years earlier in 1983 by the Bren Ten pistol, a limited-production firearm from the small manufacturer Dornaus & Dixon. The Bren Ten, which was only produced in small numbers before the company went bankrupt, helped fuel interest in the 10mm round, but it was the Colt Delta Elite that truly brought the caliber to the mainstream, becoming the first commercial pistol from a major manufacturer to offer the 10mm. With this move, Colt helped elevate the 10mm as a viable option for law enforcement, military, and civilian use, at a time when the caliber was gaining traction as a powerful defense round.
The Delta Elite retains the classic 1911 features that have made the platform iconic: a single-action, semi-automatic operation, a rowel "Commander" type hammer, and an overall configuration that blends strength with user familiarity. However, it incorporates some critical design changes to handle the increased recoil and pressure of the 10mm Auto cartridge. The most notable modification is the inclusion of a double recoil spring, which was necessary to manage the additional force generated by the more powerful 10mm round, which can reach pressures higher than that of the .357 Magnum. Despite these modifications, early models of the Delta Elite faced issues with flex-induced slide rail stress cracks, particularly in the 1987 release. Colt quickly addressed this by modifying the slide rail design to reinforce the structure and ensure greater durability. Despite these early challenges, the Delta Elite became a popular choice among gun enthusiasts, law enforcement, and outdoorsmen looking for a powerful and reliable sidearm. Its iconic status, combined with the significant historical context of the 10mm cartridge, solidified the Colt Delta Elite as one of the most influential pistols of the late 20th century, and a key player in the adoption of the 10mm Auto round in mainstream firearm use.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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