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Colt will stop producing AR-15 rifles for consumers, the Connecticut-based gunmaker announced Thursday. In a statement, Colt’s CEO Dennis Veilleux said the decision to suspend production was entirely market-driven.
What is CZ doing with Colt?
With the purchase of Colt for $220 million in cash and more than 1 million shares of the Czech company, valued at $20.3 million as of Monday, CZG will instead focus on Colt’s West Hartford site and Colt Canada Corp., the company’s Ontario subsidiary.
Is Colt in financial trouble?
Colt has struggled as the firearms industry has grown and its design patents expired. It filed for bankruptcy in 2015, emerging the following year. And it has continued to lose market share as police switched to Glock weapons, which were cheaper, lighter, and held more ammunition.
Who is the owner of Colt Gun Company?
“The acquisition of Colt, an iconic brand and a benchmark for the military, law enforcement and commercial markets globally, fits perfectly in our strategy to become the leader in the firearms manufacturing industry and a key partner for the armed forces,” CZG president and chairman Lubomír Kovařík said in a statement.
Is the Colt rifle still on the market?
Colt says that it will consider reentering the consumer rifle market if conditions improve, but with the weak pricing environment being what it is, Ruger, American Outdoor Brands, and other rifle makers may have a bigger target painted on their backs.
Who is the Czech company that bought Colt?
A person holds a Colt .45 1911 handgun. George Frey/Bloomberg via Getty Images A Czech firearms company has reached a deal to buy Colt, the iconic American gunmaker that helped popularize the revolver. Česká zbrojovka Group said it will acquire all of Colt’s business for $220 million and about 1.1 million new shares of the Czech firm’s stock.
Where was the original Colt Gun Factory located?
The blue dome of the former Colt firearms factory sits atop the Coltsville complex in Hartford, Connecticut. Colt traces its roots back to 1836, when inventor Samuel Colt obtained two US gun patents and started his first manufacturing business.