Long long before the Italians there were Mexican guns.
I've seen a few and they were made in the same time frame as 1st generation Colts. I've seen some that are devoid of markings, and one that was attempting to copy a Colt. What was pointed out to me on the last one is how long the front of the grip frame is as compared to a Colt.
Complete thread:
- Colt 45 - 
Bob Hatfield, 
2016-03-07, 18:56 
- Colt 45 - Creeker, 2016-03-07, 19:12
 - Colt 45 - 
Cherokee, 
2016-03-07, 21:42
- Colt 45 - uncowboy, 2016-03-08, 08:03
 
 - Long long before the Italians there were Mexican guns. - 
Andrew, 
2016-03-08, 08:15
- and some were made in belgium as well.. - cable, 2016-03-08, 14:47