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HistoryHistory

Founded by Founded by Sam ColtSam Colt - built 1st weapon - built 1st weapon capable of firing without reloadingcapable of firing without reloading

1836:1836: 1st Colt firearm, equipped with a 1st Colt firearm, equipped with a revolving cylinder containing five or six revolving cylinder containing five or six bulletsbullets

2002:2002: Exclusive production through 2010 Exclusive production through 2010 of the M4 5.56mm Carbineof the M4 5.56mm Carbine

To this day, after 150+ years of To this day, after 150+ years of continuous operations, the name “Colt” continuous operations, the name “Colt” is synonymous to firearmsis synonymous to firearms

Colt History - TimelineColt History - Timeline

Army ColtArmy Colt

18601860

18611861

Mini BallMini Ball

18681868

Gatling GunGatling Gun

18741874

Single ActionSingle ActionArmyArmy

Double ActionDouble ActionFrontierFrontier

18821882

Baby CarbineBaby Carbine

18881888

19111911

ACP 45ACP 45

19171917

Browning AutomaticBrowning AutomaticRifleRifle

19211921

Thompson Submachine GunThompson Submachine GunPythonPython

357-Magnum357-Magnum

19551955

19631963

M16M16

1967/1984/Today1967/1984/Today

M16-A1/A2/A4M16-A1/A2/A4

18361836

Paterson ColtPaterson Colt

18461846

Colt RifleColt Rifle

18471847

Witney WalkerWitney WalkerColtColt Navy ColtNavy Colt

18511851

M4 CarbineM4 Carbine

TodayToday

PeoplePeople

Professional engineers, armorers & Professional engineers, armorers & weapon expertsweapon experts Design, development & testingDesign, development & testing Evolutionary improvementsEvolutionary improvements Quality in manufacturing Quality in manufacturing

Management teamManagement team Expertise in the small arms industryExpertise in the small arms industry Experience in the defense business sectorExperience in the defense business sector

Dedicated team and service organization Dedicated team and service organization committed to serve the customers and committed to serve the customers and the tradition of Coltthe tradition of Colt

President & CEOPresident & CEO

LTGEN Wm. M. Keys, USMC (ret.)LTGEN Wm. M. Keys, USMC (ret.) Commander U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Atlantic; Commander U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Atlantic;

Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic; Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic; Commanding General, II Marine Expeditionary Commanding General, II Marine Expeditionary Force; Commander, Marine Striking Force, Atlantic; Force; Commander, Marine Striking Force, Atlantic; Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South; and Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South; and Commander U.S. Marine Corps Forces, EuropeCommander U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe

Commanding General, 2nd Marine Division during Commanding General, 2nd Marine Division during Desert StormDesert Storm Led the successful assault across the Kuwaiti border and Led the successful assault across the Kuwaiti border and

into Kuwait Cityinto Kuwait City

Company Commander, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Company Commander, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment in VietnamRegiment in Vietnam

Colt Weapon SystemsColt Weapon Systems

Colt Family of WeaponsColt Family of Weapons

Colt M4 5.56mm CarbineColt M4 5.56mm Carbine

Colt M16A4 5.56mm RifleColt M16A4 5.56mm Rifle

Colt M203 40mm Grenade LauncherColt M203 40mm Grenade Launcher

Colt Automatic Rifle - 5.56mm LMGColt Automatic Rifle - 5.56mm LMG

Colt M4 5.56mm CommandoColt M4 5.56mm Commando

Colt 9mm Submachine GunColt 9mm Submachine Gun


Standard for all branches Standard for all branches of the U.S. Militaryof the U.S. Military

Most combat proven Most combat proven family of weapons in the family of weapons in the world:world:

Jungles of VietnamJungles of Vietnam Deserts of Middle EastDeserts of Middle East Mountains of AfghanistanMountains of Afghanistan

Colt M4 CarbineColt M4 CarbineColt M4 CarbineColt M4 Carbine


EVOLUTIONARYEVOLUTIONARYIMPROVEMENTSIMPROVEMENTS

CombatCombatExperienceExperience

Performance Performance EvaluationEvaluation

Feedback fromFeedback fromU.S. MilitaryU.S. Military

Technical Support ofTechnical Support ofU.S. GovernmentU.S. Government

Feedback fromFeedback from90 countries90 countries

4 0 + Y E A R S


Military Specifications of the U.S. GovernmentMilitary Specifications of the U.S. Government ISO CertificationISO Certification Patents, proprietary processes & research and Patents, proprietary processes & research and

development experiencedevelopment experience Decades of Colt’s engineering and Decades of Colt’s engineering and

manufacturing know-howmanufacturing know-how High strength materials - Quality and High strength materials - Quality and

dependabilitydependability High performance characteristics, simplicity of High performance characteristics, simplicity of

operation, max interchangeability of parts and operation, max interchangeability of parts and ease of maintenanceease of maintenance


Gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, locking Gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, locking rotating bolt, 5.56mm NATOrotating bolt, 5.56mm NATO

Unique direct gas operating systemUnique direct gas operating system Full range of 5.56mm ammunitionFull range of 5.56mm ammunition M203 Grenade launcher mounts directly to the M203 Grenade launcher mounts directly to the

M4 and M16M4 and M16 Ejection port cover protectionEjection port cover protection Flat top receiver allows for removable carry Flat top receiver allows for removable carry

handle and easy mounting of optics.handle and easy mounting of optics. Muzzle compensator reduces muzzle climb and Muzzle compensator reduces muzzle climb and

eliminates flash and dust signatures.eliminates flash and dust signatures.


Low recoil - straight line recoil absorbing Low recoil - straight line recoil absorbing design systemdesign system

Ergonomically designed controlsErgonomically designed controls Cartridge case deflector - Ambidextrous firing Cartridge case deflector - Ambidextrous firing

capabilitycapability Target style rear sight features dual apertures - Target style rear sight features dual apertures -

adjusts for both windage and elevation.adjusts for both windage and elevation. Field strips easily without special toolsField strips easily without special tools

M4 5.56mm CarbineM4 5.56mm CarbineCaliber

5.56X45 NATOWeight without magazine

2.80 kgEmpty 30rd magazine

0.11 kgLoaded 30rd magazine

0.45 kgOverall length

83.8 cmStock Retracted: 75.7cm

Barrel length

37.0 cmBore characteristics

Hard Chrome Lined6 Lands & Groves1 Twist in 178 mm

Right HandMethod of operation

Gas; Direct System;Locking bolt

Muzzle velocity

884 m/sec

Muzzle energy

1645 JouleEffective range

600 mCyclic rate of fire

700-950 rpmSight radius

36.8 cmFinish

Black anodized receiver; Black oxide barrelFront sight

Adjustable frontRear sight

M16A4 target style sightadjustable for windage and elevation to 600 m Upper receiver

Flap Top w/ Detachable Carry HandleFire control selection

Safe, Semi, Full Auto

M16A4 5.56mm RifleM16A4 5.56mm RifleCaliber





1.0 m

Barrel length





Muzzle velocity

948 m/sec

Muzzle energy



700-950 rpmSight Radius

50.1 cmFinish

Black anodized receiver;Black oxide barrelFront Sight

Adjustable frontRear Sight

Target sight adjustable for windage and elevation to 600 m Upper receiver



M203 Grenade LauncherM203 Grenade Launcher

Caliber

40 mmWeight (unloaded)

1.36 kgWeight (loaded)

1.63 kgLength

38 cmBarrel length

30 cmHeight (below rifle barrel c/l)

8 cmWidth (maximum)

8 cmVelocity (w/m406 ctg)

74.7 m/secMaximum range

400m

Type of ammunition

• M406 High Explosive• M433 HE Armor Piercing• M576 Buckshot• M407 Practice• M781 Practice and most other specialized 40mm ammunition

Products - CARProducts - CARCaliber

5.56X45 NATOType of fire

Fully AutomaticWeight without magazine



1.0 m

Barrel length

51.0 cmMagazine capacity

30 rds. (standard, willaccept any M16 type

mag). C-Mag 100Rd drum compatible

Method of operation


Muzzle velocity (M193)

991 m/sec

Muzzle velocity (M855)

945 m/secMuzzle energy (M193)

1722 JouleMuzzle energy (M855)


600 mUpper receiver

Flap Top w/ Detachable Carry HandleCyclic rate of fire

600-750 rpmRear Sight

Full M16A2/A4 type,adjustable for windage and elevation to 600 m

Safety

Fire selector: blockstrigger and sear

Products - M4 CommandoProducts - M4 CommandoCaliber





76.0 cmStock Retracted: 68.0cm

Barrel length





Muzzle velocity

796 m/sec

Muzzle energy



700-1000 rpmSight radius

--Finish

Black anodized receiver; Black oxide barrelFront sight

Adjustable frontRear sight

M16A4 target style sightadjustable for windage and elevation to 600 m Upper receiver



Products - SMGProducts - SMG

Applications / Uses

• Military Applications• Law Enforcement• Urban Environments• Boats and Ships• In & Around Buildings• Areas with Crowds• Airfields

Caliber

9 mmWeight without magazine


73.0 cmStock Retracted: 65.0 cm

Barrel length

26.7 cmMethod of operation


Muzzle velocity

396 m/secMuzzle energy


100 mFire control selection

Safe, Semi, Full AutoSafe, Semi, Burst

Production / ManufacturingProduction / Manufacturing

Manufacturing facilities in Hartford, CT, USAManufacturing facilities in Hartford, CT, USA Colt Weapon Systems are designed and Colt Weapon Systems are designed and

made in U.S.Amade in U.S.A Manufactured according to the strictest U.S. Manufactured according to the strictest U.S.

Government Military SpecificationsGovernment Military Specifications Professional engineers, armorers, weapon

experts Centuries of experience in gun Centuries of experience in gun

manufacturingmanufacturing 150+ years of recognition for products of

the highest quality

Quality AssuranceQuality Assurance

Colt is ISO Certified - ISO 9001:2000 Colt’s quality system is:

Documented Fully implemented Under continuous surveillance by U.S.

Government resident (in-house) QARs Under continuous surveillance by our

certifying registrar (semiannual audits) Highest quality assurance methods

ensure the finest and most reliable product for our customers

Customers / SalesCustomers / Sales

Colt weapons are the standard forColt weapons are the standard forALLALL branches of U.S. Military branches of U.S. Military

U.S. Law EnforcementU.S. Law Enforcement Sales in 15 NATO CountriesSales in 15 NATO Countries Sales in 80+ other countries worldwideSales in 80+ other countries worldwide 9,000,000 units produced9,000,000 units produced Adopted even by countries that produce Adopted even by countries that produce

their own 5.56mm system their own 5.56mm system All small arms tests use Colt systems as All small arms tests use Colt systems as

the baseline weapons to which all others the baseline weapons to which all others are comparedare compared

CustomersCustomersBelgium Austria Fiji Lesotho Santo DomingoCanada Bahamas Finland Liberia Saudi ArabiaDenmark Bahrain Gabon Malaysia SingaporeFrance Barbados Ghana Maldives South KoreaGermany Bermuda Grand Cayman Isl.Mexico Sri LankaGreece Bhutan Guatemala Monaco SurinameItaly Bolivia Haiti Morocco SwazilandLuxembourg Botswana Honduras Nepal SwedenNetherlands Brazil Hong Kong New Zealand SwitzerlandNorway Brunei DarussalamIndia Nicaragua TaiwanPortugal Cameroon Indonesia Nigeria ThailandSpain Chile Iran North Yemen TongaTurkey Columbia Ireland Oman TrinidadUnited Kingdom Costa Rica Israel Panama TunisiaU.S.A Curacao Ivory Coast Papua New GuineaU.A.EAbu Dhabi Dili East Timor J amaica Paraguay VenezuelaAfrica Dominican RepublicJ ordan Peru Virgin IslandArgentina Ecuador Kenya Philippines YugoslaviaAruba Dutch Car. Egypt Kuwait Puerto Rico Zimbabwe

Customer MixCustomer Mix

Weapon UsersWeapon Users

ArmyMarines

Special ForcesAir Force

NavyPolice

Coast GuardAirport Security

Border Patrol

International SalesInternational Sales Armed ForcesArmed Forces Law Enforcement AgenciesLaw Enforcement Agencies

U.S. GovernmentU.S. Government U.S. MilitaryU.S. Military U.S. Law EnforcementU.S. Law Enforcement


Colt Weapon SystemsColt Weapon Systems Expand operational, tactical and Expand operational, tactical and

strategic capabilities of Armed Forcesstrategic capabilities of Armed Forces Significantly increase field readinessSignificantly increase field readiness Surpass the requirements of modern Surpass the requirements of modern

warfarewarfare Successfully serve the modern dogma Successfully serve the modern dogma

of tactical rapid deployment, mobility of tactical rapid deployment, mobility and increased firepowerand increased firepower


Small Arms Selection ProcessSmall Arms Selection Process Crucial & ComplicatedCrucial & Complicated Military & Political ImplicationsMilitary & Political Implications

The best and most combat proven The best and most combat proven weapon system should be selectedweapon system should be selected

Only Colt is capable of offering the best Only Colt is capable of offering the best 5.56mm weapon systems in the world 5.56mm weapon systems in the world The countless battlefields where our The countless battlefields where our

weapons have been successfully used, weapons have been successfully used, The U.S. MilitaryThe U.S. Military The Armies of more than 90 countries in the The Armies of more than 90 countries in the

free worldfree world

Colt Defense LLC, 547 New Park AveWest Hartford, CT, 06141

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