The colt single action revolver won the west by being the gun of choice on the american frontier, used by everyone from settlers and native americans to lawenforcement officers and outlaws. 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. A collection of manuals and instructions related to firearms, handheld weapons, and other related products. Colt pistols and revolvers for firearms collectors. No other firearms author has more titles in and out of print that r. From collecting and categorizing to longrange shooting and cleaning, theres a book for basically every area of guns and their history. Standard catalog of winchester firearms by joseph cornell. The dust jacket of the 1955 bonanza edition, the one most familiar to collectors. Buy the book of colt firearms by r l wilson online at alibris. From the world s finest collection, the 100 most significant colt revolvers are presented in this handsome volume. Locke collection colts single action army revolver. Cornell gives you everything you need to know about the fascinating world of winchester firearms, including photos, descriptions, and accurate, updated values for hundreds of models. Black and white and color photos of arms from the evolution of the revolver to present times 1971. One of the greatest collections of colt revolvers ever.
The renowned colt firearms collection is on permanent display in the museum of connecticut history. Some of my books are sentimental favorites, volumes i cut my teeth on when i was a kid. Provides pricing and identification data useful when monitoring online auction sites and research online sites for the best deals. Freebooksy free kindle books, nook books, apple books and kobo books handselected daily. Founded in 1836 by american industrialist samuel colt, colt s patent firearms manufacturing company now known as colt s manufacturing company is considered largely responsible for the popularity and mass production of the revolver and has been creating quality firearms since. Below weve provided links to the most popular gun books which cover the history of firearms, current technology, valuations, gunsmithing, and hunting. These arent your boring black and white military manuals but very beautiful full size full color volumes showing many photographies and schematics. Cornell publications worlds largest old gun catalog and manual reprinter old gun reference books covering many years and gun manufacturing firms. The book of colt firearms by sutherland r q wilson r l. Nra firearms classic library guide to stamp collecting. Collecting rare, unusual and historic firearms requires a rich understanding of the history of guns and reliable research and data. But when it comes to callie, colts snow leopard has other ideas and so does his heart.
But of all my gun books, the one that brings a smile. The larger site offers many related items for sale and has many related links. Standard catalog of colt firearms contains colt classics and cuttingedge models including tommy guns, 1911 autos, and monitors. Larry wilson was one of americas leading authorities on antique firearms. Wilson is a worldrecognized expert on firearms and the author of more than 50 books. All colt model and variation parts are also described where they differ from the. Modern law enforcement weapons and tactics tom ferguson listed under law enforcement. A collection of 11 leatherbound books from the firearms classics library. This content was uploaded by our users and we assume good faith they have the permission to share this book.
The making of an american legend colts from the william m. Historical gun articles taken from the pages of the gun digest library, from the classic gun writers. In standard catalog of winchester firearms, 3rd edition, cornell distills his experience as one of the worlds leading firearms appraisers into a volume that is as entertaining as it is informative. Articles taken from the history of gun digest books. Colt pistols and revolvers for firearms collectors colt. The book of colt firearms hardcover december 1, 2008. The national rifle association nra firearms classic library is a collection of previously issued books about firearms, bound in attractive ribbed leather bindings with gilt decoration and with all edges gilt. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. There are scores, or perhaps hundreds of books written on colt firearms, but few have any real detail on colts london operations.
Many out of print gunbooks, over 1,000 gunbooks gun books, swordbooks and militaria books for sale. If you are interested in collecting american sniper rifles, these are the books you. Weapons firearms guns schematics blueprints prepper ebooks archive better be safe than sorry. Colt collectors the premier gun collecting website in. Wilson is a good general reference if you can find one. To the best of our knowledge, the earliest books in the series were issued in 1995. Barrett goodreads author shelved 9 times as firearms avg rating 3. The book of colt firearms 1971 edition open library. The book of colt firearms from the dustjacket endflaps the book of colt firearms, in this fresh new edition, improves dramatically upon the work universally accepted as the finest firearms book ever published. The records cover the period 18101980, though most of the collection falls within the period 18401890. The colt collectors association cca is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1980, is affiliated with the national rifle association and was a major donor to the nra national firearms museum. This area is for discussions on all breeds of colt made percussion revolvers, cartridge conversion and antique rimfire handguns. This list, created by german salazar, includes many classic treatises on marksmanship that still have value for todays competitive shooters. The ultimate erotic short story collection 62 by rebecca milton and more.
The more restrictive guns laws in a country are getting, the more urgent the need for a gun will be. Peer has a very good general reference book about snubbies. This page is part of a larger site on a priceguide to gunbooks, swordbooks and militaria books. The most authoritative publication on the colt pocket hammerless models has been recently reprinted in an improved second edition. The official price guide to antique and modern firearms 8th ed robert h. Free downloadable classic shooting and firearms books. In between are several general books an handguns, such as sixguns by keith. The connecticut state library received the colt factory firearms collection and a large manuscript collection from colts in 1957. Contained within is a detailed historical record of the development and use of these pistols, together with a detailed listing of general officers pistols and serial numbers. Colt revolvers have always been the blue chips of gun collecting, says greg martin, president of greg martin auctions. The history of colts london firearms, 18511857, by joseph g. This book is a must for any collector of colt firearms. Includes articles on vintage guns, antique firearms, gun collecting, and howtos from the greatest gun writers of yesteryear. Sam liskers is a new collectors resource devoted to the firearms produced by the colt patent firearms manufacturing company in hartford, connecticut from 1836 to present.
An american classic collector s guides by michael e. Colt firearms 1976 by colt industries, firearms division and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I like to collect colts, they always want to follow me home from pawn shops and gun stores. I dont shelve this with my other gun reference books.
The colt firearms collection, coupled with historic photographs and other related materials, is a mustsee for both firearms enthusiasts and students of american history. A history of the colt revolver by haven and belden. All colt models general colt, an american legend r. In addition to being known for creating the most famous and highly successful firearms business, colts manufactured a number of additional household and commercially available products ranging from. The model 1903 springfield rifle and its variations by joe poyer listed under springfield firearms. Colt firearms worlds great gun books series colt memorabilia price guide colt peacemaker collector hand book and guide colt peacemaker encyclopedia colt peacemakeryearly variations colt rifles and muskets from 1847 to 1870 colt.
Frank c cartridges of the world the book for every shooter, collector and. Wilson colt and its collectors colt collectors association fine colts the dr. Titled colt doubleaction snubnose pocket revolver an eighty year survey. The elizabeth hart jarvis colt collection came to the wadsworth atheneum upon the death of mrs.
If you own a gun or will ever want to own one then youll need this. In a truly free country the government poses no threat and no gun will be needed, but the more a country moves towards a tyranny, the more urgent the. A time capsule of victorian hartford, the collection includes american and european paintings and sculpture, the furnishings and contents of armsmear the mansionhouse built by samuel colt in 1857and colts personal collection. 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.
L the colt heritage the official history of colt firearms from 1836. This carefully scoped, noexpensespared landmark work is a necessary volume for the collector, the researcher, the historian, the curator, the shooter or hunter, the arms dealer, or. Colt and his deadly sixshooter by bern keating out of print try used books. Colt firearms collection wadsworth atheneum museum of art. Free erotic romance books for kindle freebooksy free kindle. As a photographer myself, as well as a colt collector, i was just enthralled. From the earliest prewinchesters to the very latest offerings from fn, youll find it in standard catalog of winchester firearms, 3rd edition. Weapons firearms guns schematics blueprints prepper ebooks. Includes scanned manuals, flyers, walkthroughs, and advertising. These seven books can help collectors learn more about their prized treasures. These books were produced by palladium press formerly known as odysseus editions for the national rifle association.
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