Book of colt firearms

He was the author of illustrated and detailed books regarding the histories of various firearm companies, the art of firearm engraving and embellishment, and sam colt, inventor of the revolver. The book of colt firearms patersons, percusions, pistols. Rare and desirable deluxe leather bound 1st edition of the book of colt firearms, by r. But of all my gun books, the one that brings a smile to my face more quickly than any other is firearms curiosa by lewis winant. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Colt firearms are some of the most collectible around. This book is a must for any collector of colt firearms. Pages in category colt firearms the following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. Buy the book of colt firearms by r l wilson online at alibris. Discover the fascinating story of the colt firearms, including the worlds most famous revolver, complete with more than 150 fullcolor photos. Comprehensive, and if you want one book on colts this is the one. The book pictures every model of colt firearm made from 1836 to 1985. Colt plastic buttons by betty korostynski msbs 2001 facebook. Colt forum since 2000 a forum community dedicated to colt firearm owners and enthusiasts.

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Blue book pocket guide for colt firearms and values by s. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. Colt s manufacturing company, llc cmc, formerly colt s patent firearms manufacturing company is an american firearms manufacturer, founded in 1855 by samuel colt. Convenient 4 x7 size makes it the most portable and easy to use book on colt firearms ever published. Wilson colt and its collectors colt collectors association fine colts the dr. Fantastic large format book on the history of colt firearms. Dec 01, 2008 the book of colt firearms hardcover december 1, 2008 by r l wilson author visit amazons r l wilson page. Mains, planters from south carolina, and hazards, industrialists from pennsylvania, before the civil war second part of the trilogy is set during the war, and the third after. Perhaps the most familiar of all of colts firearms, and arguably firearms in general, was the 1911 semiauto pistol. The colt heritage official history of colt firearms by r. The information and values in this appraisal are compiled from a variety of sources including the current editions of the blue book of gun values, my internal reference library, my network of firearms experts across the united states, firearms auctions, and through various online sites.

This is considered by colt to be the official history of colt firearms. Provides pricing and identification data useful when monitoring online auction sites and research online sites for the best deals. With updated prices, new models, and fresh photos, this book is a musthave for every colt owners gun library. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models. Apr 12, 2010 a history of the colt revolver by haven and belden. No other reference book covers the colt company and its products in such detail. Still as popular today as ever, the 1911 style semiautos have been customized more than any other handgun. Larry wilson was one of americas leading authorities on antique firearms. Colt is one of the worlds leading designers, developers, and manufacturers of firearms. Standard catalog of colt firearms contains colt classics and cuttingedge models including tommy guns, 1911 autos, and monitors. The third edition book of colt firearms is a complete colt library in one 648page volume, with over 1. Also included a beautiful copy of the book of colt engraving by r. An extensive history of the developments of colt firearms from revolvers to shotguns and modern automatic arms such as the ar15 and even gattling guns and other military weapons over its history. The book of colt firearms by sutherland r q wilson r l.

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The book of colt firearms and patterson colt pistol. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. An american legendthe official history of colt firearms from. Colt is known for the engineering, production, and marketing of firearms, most especially between the 1850s and world war i, when it. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Kopec, coauthor of these two colt books has been informally associated with the colt firearms company since the early 1970s when he was actively researching colts historical records along with his partners mr. Standard catalog of colt firearms by james tarr nook book.

Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Like the winchester edition this book is a must for collectors or those who are just a fan of colt handguns. Wilson has produced what may well be the definitive work on colt firearms. Colt firearms, colt guns, colt pistols, revolvers, ri. Though out of print, this book is an affordable classic, well worth the time it takes to track down a copy. The book of colt firearms 1971 edition open library. Colt memorabilia price guide john ogle the book of colt paper john ogle colt engraving.

Black and white and color photos of arms from the evolution of the revolver to present times 1971. Condition is excellent, with some losses from tape to backside of slipcover. The plastics division of colts patent firearms manufacturing co. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Standard catalog of colt firearms is newly enhanced by author james tarr. Weve supplied civilian, military and law enforcement customers in the. This mammoth work tells the colt story from 1832 to the present. In addition to hand guns, colt produced many shotguns, machine guns, and rifles. All colt models general colt, an american legend r. Featuring the dennis a levett collection by r l wilson 2001 is a comprehensive technical history of the rarest of all colt firearms. If you are interested in colt firearms, you must buy this book. Colt automatic pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial colt pistols, colt revolvers, colt firearms and accessories.