Manufactured by Dumoulin of Herstal, Belgium in 1998 on behalf of Colt, who was looking for a partner in Europe to produce a line of fine rifles and shotguns to be marketed and distributed by Colt. This rifle is a prototype built as an example of the quality of work that Dumoulin planned to put into the project until management changes at Colt forced the project to be abandoned. Blued steel barrel manufactured without sights and marked with standard Belgian proofs and "COLT'S MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC" on the top. The double square bridge Mauser 98 type action displays highly attractive scroll engraving, matting atop the bridges, and a knurled bolt handle. The bottom metal and triggerguard show the same scroll engraving with the floorplate displaying a big horn ram surrounded by yet more scroll. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered pistol grip stock with sling studs, ebony grip cap inlaid with a Colt medallion, and red rubber Pachmayr Old English recoil pad. Included is a set of German style claw mount scope rings and a letter from Dumoulin confirming the above information and listing this rifle by serial number, caliber, and finish.