![]() Hand-engraved handguns from CZ and Colt are sought-after investment opportunities and an immensely interesting collector’s item. After the Colt 1911, it is the second most copied pistol of all time, and even today, remains one of CZ’s most successful models. The CZ 75 is one of the so-called “Wonder Nines” – high-capacity, semi-automatic pistols chambered in 9 mm Luger that successfully competed with the then-dominant 45 ACP pistols in the 1980s and 1990s. It is widely considered the perfect single stack magazine pistol, which is why the Colt 1911, chambered in 45 ACP, is the most copied handgun in the world. Army’s standard issue handgun until the 1980s. I am glad that the auction proceeds from one of these sets will go to support our soldiers, policemen, firefighters, and their families, as well as the Ukrainian Army,” said Jan Drahota, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Colt CZ Group.Īs its name suggests, the Colt 1911 was introduced into active duty 111 years ago and was the U.S. We want to continue on this course and establish Colt CZ Group as an internationally recognized, undisputed leader in the small arms industry. “We decided to name this edition “Tribute to Legends” because both handguns and their manufacturers are among the best in their field, both with a rich history and generations of satisfied users. Both are decorated with engravings inspired by the 19 th century practice of pistol ornamentation in North America, especially of Colt revolvers, which are famous in this respect and highly sought after by collectors. An iconic model was chosen to represent each brand: the American Colt 1911 pistol and the Czech CZ 75 pistol. The idea to create this unique edition was born from close cooperation between the two “sisters,” Colt and CZ. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Czech Republic’s Military Solidarity Fund, Police and Firefighters Foundation, and the fundraising bank account of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Czech Republic to support the Ukrainian army. The first of 50 sets will be auctioned off on November 27, 2022, at Prague’s Kodl Gallery. Decoration of the pistols was undertaken by the internationally respected Rene Ondra, a Master Engraver who transforms serial production firearms into high value works of art. Please feel free to contact us for further details.Limited Edition of Legendary Handguns Commemorates the First Anniversary of the Colt-CZ MergerĪ limited edition set of hand-engraved Colt 1911 and CZ 75 pistols, appropriately named “ Tribute to Legends”, that commemorates last year’s merger of two renowned small arms manufacturers – Colt and Ceska zbrojovka (CZ). We are working to get our current lead times cut down as soon as possible. If your order is past the maximum ETA date, please note that our gunsmith work has been pushed back a minimum of six weeks. ![]() Your ETA begins once we receive your firearm at our location. Our retail orders may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to ship out. Additionally, orders placed Friday - Monday or during the time of a sale may experience additional delays.įor the status of a firearm order please review the current lead times listed in the product description for your purchased gunsmith work. If you're inquiring about the status of your retail order, please know that we are always working diligently to get all retail orders out promptly. ![]() If your call gets forwarded to our voicemail system, please leave a message with your contact information so that we may connect with you accordingly.* All emails will be answered as soon as possible, at a first come first serve basis. * Due to the high volume of orders, calls, and emails, our response time may be delayed. *Non Law Enforcement California Residents* URGENT - Do not purchase high capacity base pads as they are illegal. *Please do not respond to our automated email messages as they tend to get lost in translation.* Office Hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm PST. ![]()
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