Colt is one of the worlds leading designers, developers, and manufacturers of firearms. 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. This book is a must for any collector of colt firearms. I have a winchester model 94ae, 45 colt, serial number. Colt forum since 2000 a forum community dedicated to colt firearm owners and enthusiasts. Wilsons book is the definitive work on colt firearms. This is a wonderful book, with lots of photos and interesting information. Colt memorabilia price guide john ogle the book of colt paper john ogle colt engraving.
All trademarks and servicemarks are of their respective companies and not coltforum. The book contains a biography of sam colt himself and descriptions of all the companys arms. Also included a beautiful copy of the book of colt engraving by r. Perhaps the most familiar of all of colts firearms, and arguably firearms in general, was the 1911 semiauto pistol. The comprehensive technical history of the rarest of all colt firearms. Colt firearms, colt guns, colt pistols, revolvers, ri. Colts manufacturing company, llc is an american firearms manufacturer, founded in 1855 by.
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Non guns books magazines book of colt firearms 802 0 lc 125. Colt is known for the engineering, production, and marketing of firearms, most especially between the 1850s and world war i, when it was a dominating force in its industry and a. Pdf download from the standard catalog of firearms. Read download the book of colt firearms pdf pdf download. Blue book pocket guide for colt firearms and values by s.
Mfg co hartford ct usa patd apr 20, 1987, sept 9, 1902, dec 19, 1905, feb 14, 1911, aug 19,19, on safety side opposite side reads colt automatic, calibre. It is the successor corporation to colt s earlier firearms making efforts, which started in 1836. Grant hardcover special order colt single action army revolvers u. The plastics division of colts patent firearms manufacturing co.
Larry wilson was one of americas leading authorities on antique firearms. Comprehensive, and if you want one book on colts this is the one. There also is a detailed history of the colt firearms company with many photos both color and black and white. 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. 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. Current value for colt python 357mag, blued, slight holster. Jun 30, 2009 know what your colt firearms are worth with this uptodate 76page. Wilson 1st edition first edition, 1971, 604 pages 9. Colt guns colt print blocks page 1 collectors firearms. Current prices are best monitored by comparing prices at gun shows, auctions, websites, and by checking references such as the blue book of used gun values. The art of the gun magnificent colts classic gun book yellowstone.
Colt s manufacturing company, llc cmc, formerly colt s patent firearms manufacturing company is an american firearms manufacturer, founded in 1855 by samuel colt. Colt automatic pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial colt pistols, colt revolvers, colt firearms and accessories. In addition to hand guns, colt produced many shotguns, machine guns, and rifles. Books for arms collectors antique and collectable firearms. Universally accepted as one of the finest colt books ever published, this newest edition of the book of colt firearms with 648 pages has been updated with. The postwar colt single action army revolver 19761986 don wilkerson colts single action revolver prewarpostwar model don wilkerson the colt single action army revolver 19551975 don wilkerson colt single action revolver handbook 1955 1975. The book is a comprehensive treatment of colt firearms and is well worth the money for any collector. Black and white and color photos of arms from the evolution of the revolver to present times 1971.
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. Colt plastic buttons by betty korostynski msbs 2001 facebook. Colts manufacturing company, llc cmc, formerly colts patent firearms manufacturing company is an american firearms manufacturer, founded in 1855 by samuel colt. If you are interested in colt firearms, you must buy this 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. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. Some highly desired brands such as colt and winchester repeating arms company have tripled or quadrupled in value in recent years. In 1836, connecticutborn gun manufacturer samuel colt 181462 received a u. Still as popular today as ever, the 1911 style semiautos have been customized more than any other handgun. We are located at 205 west houston street, 2nd floor. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Jul, 2017 this is not an appraisal for retail or wholesale purposes. Want to see the difference between the size of the trigger guard on the 3rd and 4th models.
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