Colt Company Presentation

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Colt DefenseColt Defense

Company PresentationCompany Presentation


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AgendaAgenda

HistoryHistory

PeoplePeople

ProductsProducts

CustomersCustomers


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HistoryHistory

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

1836:1836: 1st Colt firearm, equipped with a1st Colt firearm, equipped with arevolving cylinder containing five or sixrevolving cylinder containing five or sixbulletsbullets

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

To this day, after 150+ years ofTo this day, after 150+ years ofcontinuous operations, the name Coltcontinuous operations, the name Coltis synonymous to firearmsis synonymous to firearms


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Colt History - TimelineColt History - Timeline

Army ColtArmy Colt

18601860

18611861

Mini BallMini Ball

18681868

Gatling GunGatling Gun

18741874

Single ActionSingle Action

ArmyArmyDouble ActionDouble Action

FrontierFrontier

18821882

Baby CarbineBaby Carbine

18881888

19111911

ACP 45ACP 45

19171917

Browning AutomaticBrowning Automatic

RifleRifle

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 Walker

ColtColtNavy ColtNavy Colt

18511851

M4 CarbineM4 Carbine

TodayToday


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PeoplePeople

Professional engineers, armorers &Professional engineers, armorers &weapon expertsweapon experts Design, development & testingDesign, development & testing

Evolutionary improvementsEvolutionary improvements

Quality in manufacturingQuality 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 organizationDedicated team and service organization

committed to serve the customers andcommitted to serve the customers andthe tradition of Coltthe tradition of Colt


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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 Force;Commanding General, II Marine Expeditionary Force;

Commander, Marine Striking Force, Atlantic;Commander, Marine Striking Force, Atlantic;Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South; andCommander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South; andCommander U.S. Marine Corps Forces, EuropeCommander U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe

Commanding General, 2nd Marine Division duringCommanding General, 2nd Marine Division during

Desert StormDesert Storm Led the successful assault across the Kuwaiti border andLed the successful assault across the Kuwaiti border and

into Kuwait Cityinto Kuwait City

Company Commander, 1st Battalion, 9th MarineCompany Commander, 1st Battalion, 9th MarineRegiment in VietnamRegiment in Vietnam


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Colt Weapon SystemsColt Weapon Systems


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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


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Standard for all branchesStandard for all branchesof the U.S. Militaryof the U.S. Military

Most combat provenMost combat provenfamily of weapons in thefamily of weapons in theworld:world: Jungles of VietnamJungles of Vietnam

Deserts of Middle EastDeserts of Middle East

Mountains of AfghanistanMountains of Afghanistan


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EVOLUTIONARYEVOLUTIONARYIMPROVEMENTSIMPROVEMENTS

CombatCombat

ExperienceExperience

PerformancePerformance

EvaluationEvaluationFeedback fromFeedback from

U.S. MilitaryU.S. Military

Technical Support ofTechnical Support of

U.S. GovernmentU.S. GovernmentFeedback fromFeedback from

90 countries90 countries

4 0 + Y E A R S


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Military Specifications of the U.S. GovernmentMilitary Specifications of the U.S. Government ISO CertificationISO Certification

Patents, proprietary processes & research andPatents, proprietary processes & research anddevelopment experiencedevelopment experience

Decades of Colts engineering andDecades of Colts engineering andmanufacturing know-howmanufacturing know-how

High strength materials - Quality andHigh strength materials - Quality anddependabilitydependability

High performance characteristics, simplicity ofHigh performance characteristics, simplicity ofoperation, max interchangeability of parts andoperation, max interchangeability of parts andease of maintenanceease of maintenance


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Gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, lockingGas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, lockingrotating 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 theM203 Grenade launcher mounts directly to theM4 and M16M4 and M16

Ejection port cover protectionEjection port cover protection

Flat top receiver allows for removable carryFlat top receiver allows for removable carry

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

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


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Low recoil - straight line recoil absorbing designLow recoil - straight line recoil absorbing designsystemsystem

Ergonomically designed controlsErgonomically designed controls

Cartridge case deflector - Ambidextrous firingCartridge case deflector - Ambidextrous firingcapabilitycapability

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


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M4 5.56mm CarbineM4 5.56mm Carbine

Caliber5.56X45 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 Lined

6 Lands & Groves1 Twist in 178 mmRight Hand

Method of operation

Gas; Direct System;Locking bolt

Muzzle velocity

884 m/sec

Muzzle energy1645 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 sight

adjustable for windageand elevation to 600 m

Upper receiver

Flap Top w/ DetachableCarry HandleFire control selection

Safe, Semi, Full Auto


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M16A4 5.56mm RifleM16A4 5.56mm Rifle





1.0 m

Barrel length


Hard Chrome Lined


Method of operation


Muzzle velocity

948 m/sec



700-950 rpmSight Radius

50.1 cmFinish

Black anodized receiver;Black oxide barrelFront Sight

Adjustable frontRear Sight

Target sight adjustable

for windage andelevation to 600 mUpper receiver




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M203 Grenade LauncherM203 Grenade Launcher

Caliber

40 mmWeight (unloaded)

1.36 kgWeight (loaded)

1.63 kgLength38 cm

Barrel 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 ExplosiveM433 HE Armor PiercingM576 Buckshot M407 Practice M781 Practice and most

other specialized 40mm

ammunition


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Products - CARProducts - CAR

Caliber5.56X45 NATOType of fire

Fully AutomaticWeight without magazine



1.0 m

Barrel length

51.0 cmMagazine capacity

30 rds. (standard, will

accept any M16 typemag). 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)

1765 JouleEffective range

600 mUpper receiver

Flap Top w/ DetachableCarry HandleCyclic rate of fire

600-750 rpm

Rear Sight

Full M16A2/A4 type,


Safety

Fire selector: blockstrigger and sear


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Products - M4 CommandoProducts - M4 Commando





76.0 cmStock Retracted: 68.0cm

Barrel length


Hard Chrome Lined


Method of operation


Muzzle velocity

796 m/sec



700-1000 rpmSight radius

--Finish

Black anodized receiver;Black oxide barrelFront sight

Adjustable frontRear sight

M16A4 target style sight


Upper receiver




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Products - SMGProducts - SMG

Applications / Uses

Military ApplicationsLaw EnforcementUrban 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

1765 JouleEffective range

100 mFire control selection


Safe, Semi, Burst


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Production / ManufacturingProduction / Manufacturing

Manufacturing facilities in Hartford, CT, USAManufacturing facilities in Hartford, CT, USA Colt Weapon Systems are designed andColt 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 gunCenturies of experience in gunmanufacturingmanufacturing

150+ years of recognition for products of thehighest quality


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Quality AssuranceQuality Assurance

Colt is ISO Certified - ISO 9001:2000 Colts quality system is:

Documented

Fully implemented Under continuous surveillance by U.S.

Government resident (in-house) QARs

Under continuous surveillance by ourcertifying registrar (semiannual audits)

Highest quality assurance methodsensure the finest and most reliableproduct for our customers


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Customers / SalesCustomers / Sales

Colt weapons are the standard forColt weapons are the standard forALLALL branches of U.S. Militarybranches 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 produceAdopted even by countries that producetheir own 5.56mm systemtheir own 5.56mm system

All small arms tests use Colt systems asAll small arms tests use Colt systems asthe baseline weapons to which all othersthe baseline weapons to which all others

are comparedare compared


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CustomersCustomers

Belgium Austria Fiji Lesotho Santo Domingo

Canada Bahamas Finland Liberia Saudi Arabia

Denmark Bahrain Gabon Malaysia Singapore

France Barbados Ghana Maldives South Korea

Germany Bermuda Grand Cayman Isl.Mexico Sri Lanka

Greece Bhutan Guatemala Monaco Suriname

Italy Bolivia Haiti Morocco Swaziland

Luxembourg Botswana Honduras Nepal SwedenNetherlands Brazil Hong Kong New Zealand Switzerland

Norway Brunei Darussala India Nicaragua Taiwan

Portugal Cameroon Indonesia Nigeria Thailand

Spain Chile Iran North Yemen Tonga

Turkey Columbia Ireland Oman Trinidad

United Kingdom Costa Rica Israel Panama TunisiaU.S.A Curacao Ivory Coast Papua New Guine U.A.E

Abu Dhabi Dili East Timor Jamaica Paraguay Venezuela

Africa Dominican Republi Jordan Peru Virgin Island

Argentina Ecuador Kenya Philippines Yugoslavia

Aruba Dutch Car. Egypt Kuwait Puerto Rico Zimbabwe


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Customer MixCustomer Mix

Weapon UsersWeapon Users

Army

Marines

Special ForcesAir Force

Navy

Police

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


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

strategic capabilities of Armed Forcesstrategic capabilities of Armed Forces

Significantly increase field readinessSignificantly increase field readiness Surpass the requirements of modernSurpass the requirements of modern

warfarewarfare

Successfully serve the modern dogmaSuccessfully serve the modern dogma

of tactical rapid deployment, mobilityof tactical rapid deployment, mobilityand increased firepowerand increased firepower


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Small Arms Selection ProcessSmall Arms Selection Process Crucial & ComplicatedCrucial & Complicated

Military & Political ImplicationsMilitary & Political Implications

The best and most combat provenThe best and most combat provenweapon system should be selectedweapon system should be selected

Only Colt is capable of offering the bestOnly Colt is capable of offering the best5.56mm weapon systems in the world5.56mm weapon systems in the world

The countless battlefields where our weaponsThe countless battlefields where our weaponshave been successfully used,have been successfully used,

The U.S. MilitaryThe U.S. Military

The Armies of more than 90 countries in theThe Armies of more than 90 countries in the

free worldfree world


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Colt Defense LLC, 547 New Park Ave

West Hartford, CT, 06141

U.S.A

Tel: (860) 236-6311, Fax: (860) 244-1442

www.Colt.com
http://www.colt.com/http://www.colt.com/

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