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The Astros, born as the Houston Colt .45’s in 1962, have won none and have only played in one, losing to the Chicago White Sox in 2005.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2017

Never been worse, not even when they were the Colt .45's.

From Newsweek • May 29, 2010

Gents, I've too much reespect for them good old faithful .45's of mine to play it as low down on 'em as all that.'

From Faro Nell and Her Friends Wolfville Stories by Dunton, W. Herbert

Notwithstanding the grim assertiveness of belts full of .45's and the peeping handles of long-barreled Colts, set off with picturesque chaps, sombreros and tinkling spurs, the scene was one of peaceful content and good-fellowship.

From Hopalong Cassidy's Rustler Round-Up by Mulford, Clarence Edward