Book of colt firearms

There also is a detailed history of the colt firearms company with many photos both color and black and white. In addition to hand guns, colt produced many shotguns, machine guns, and rifles. Black and white and color photos of arms from the evolution of the revolver to present times 1971. The book of colt firearms 1971 edition open library.

The book of colt firearms and patterson colt pistol variations description. Colt automatic pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial colt pistols, colt revolvers, colt firearms and accessories. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. Though out of print, this book is an affordable classic, well worth the time it takes to track down a copy. Weve supplied civilian, military and law enforcement customers in the. Colt s manufacturing company, llc cmc, formerly colt s patent firearms manufacturing company is an american firearms manufacturer, founded in 1855 by samuel colt. Also included a beautiful copy of the book of colt engraving by r. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. 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. Buy the book of colt firearms by r l wilson online at alibris. 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. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.

Dec 01, 2008 the book of colt firearms hardcover december 1, 2008 by r l wilson author visit amazons r l wilson page. The book of colt firearms by sutherland r q wilson r l. Wilson, 9780962594373, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Colt is known for the engineering, production, and marketing of firearms, most especially between the 1850s and world war i, when it. Condition is excellent, with some losses from tape to backside of slipcover. Australian heritage colt percussion firearms trove. Rare and desirable deluxe leather bound 1st edition of the book of colt firearms, by r.

Provides pricing and identification data useful when monitoring online auction sites and research online sites for the best deals. It of course covers the history of colt firearms, and was written by who else. Colt firearms are some of the most collectible around. Like the winchester edition this book is a must for collectors or those who are just a fan of colt handguns. Standard catalog of colt firearms is newly enhanced by author james tarr. Colt plastic buttons by betty korostynski msbs 2001 facebook. Still as popular today as ever, the 1911 style semiautos have been customized more than any other handgun. This mammoth work tells the colt story from 1832 to the present. No other reference book covers the colt company and its products in such detail. Copper queen has colt single action with letter from colt showing shipment to the copper queen mine in 1907.

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. It is the successor corporation to colt s earlier firearms making efforts, which started in 1836. Wilson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Colt forum since 2000 a forum community dedicated to colt firearm owners and enthusiasts. Colt memorabilia price guide john ogle the book of colt paper john ogle colt engraving. Blue book pocket guide for colt firearms and values by s. The plastics division of colts patent firearms manufacturing co. All colt models general colt, an american legend r. The book is a comprehensive treatment of colt firearms and is well worth the money for any collector. 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. The name colt synonymous with firearms belongs to sam colt, who changed the industry on a global scale after patenting his first revolver in 1835.

Convenient 4 x7 size makes it the most portable and easy to use book on colt firearms ever published. 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. Fantastic large format book on the history of colt firearms. Standard catalog of colt firearms pageperfect nook book by. Featuring the dennis a levett collection by r l wilson 2001 is a comprehensive technical history of the rarest of all colt firearms. This book is a must for any collector of colt firearms. Read download the book of colt firearms pdf pdf download. The third edition book of colt firearms is a complete colt library in one 648page volume, with over 1. Wilson has produced what may well be the definitive work on colt firearms.

Non guns books magazines book of colt firearms 802 0 lc 125. Patterson colt pistol variations complete in dust jacket. Wilson colt and its collectors colt collectors association fine colts the dr. Perhaps the most familiar of all of colts firearms, and arguably firearms in general, was the 1911 semiauto pistol. Colt firearms, colt guns, colt pistols, revolvers, ri. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Current value for colt python 357mag, blued, slight holster. If you are interested in colt firearms, you must buy this book. Standard catalog of colt firearms contains colt classics and cuttingedge models including tommy guns, 1911 autos, and monitors.

Colt single actions 1st generation collectors firearms. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Jul, 2017 this is not an appraisal for retail or wholesale purposes. Standard catalog of colt firearms by james tarr nook book. The book pictures every model of colt firearm made from 1836 to 1985. 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.

Apr 12, 2010 a history of the colt revolver by haven and belden. 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 a wonderful book, with lots of photos and interesting information. 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. Colt is one of the worlds leading designers, developers, and manufacturers of firearms. This is considered by colt to be the official history of colt firearms. Larry wilson was one of americas leading authorities on antique firearms.

Discover the fascinating story of the colt firearms, including the worlds most famous revolver, complete with more than 150 fullcolor photos. Browse and buy a vast selection of colt firearms books and collectibles on. Comprehensive, and if you want one book on colts this is the one. An american legendthe official history of colt firearms from. Shop colt firearms books and collectibles abebooks. Pages in category colt firearms the following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. Book i or just north and south is a 1985 6part miniseries, the first part of a trilogy adapted from trilogy of novels north and south by john jakes. Two spectacular offerings sold at auction for close to a million dollars last year, and a third topped that. The colt heritage official history of colt firearms by r. There also is a detailed history of the colt firearms company. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers.