Blue Book Pocket Guide of Colt Firearms and Values
This newest 3rd Edition Blue Book Pocket Guide for Colt Firearms & Values features the following: All the new 2015Colt models have been included
Values have been updated and reflect current market conditions
Includes “How to Use” and “Grading Criteria” sections.
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Century of Achievement. Colt's 100th Anniversary Manual 1836 - 1936
Why would Paladin Press reprint a 70-year-old Colt firearm catalog that doesn't contain a single AR-15 rifle, M4 carbine or stainless-steel pistol? Because A Century of Achievement is far more than just a catalog of products; it's a unique insight into Colt's celebration of its first 100 years as a firearms manufacturer. By perusing the guns in these pages and taking a guided tour through the 1930s manufacturing plant in Hartford, Connecticut, you will gain a new appreciation for the exceptional materials and craftsmanship that went into the firearms that built Colt's reputation. As an additional bonus, the catalog includes a personal shooting lesson from Col. Charles Askins, legendary Border Patrol officer, soldier and expert shot. Original copies of A Century of Achievement sell for hundreds of dollars today. Now, this quality reprint edition is available for collectors, historians, Colt aficionados and anyone who wants a glimpse into one company's influence on an entire nation
The Darling Pepperbox. Mowbray.
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This inexpensive new book explores the Darling story, answering questions that have plagued collectors for generations. 104 pgs.
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For decades, one of the most tantalizing guns in America has been the Darling Pepperbox. The Darling brothers filed their patent for a revolver mechanism just seven weeks after Colt did. While Colt went on to riches and fame, the Darlings died in poverty, and their unique revolving pepperbox is one of the rarest guns known to collectors. Many have claimed that it was the Darlings, not Colt, who were the real inventors of the revolver, but is this true? This inexpensive new book explores the Darling story, answering questions that have plagued collectors for generations
Colt Revolvers and the Tower of London. Rosa.
From the early 1850s until the late 1860s, many thousands of revolvers were stored in the Tower of London. In 1851 Samuel Colt came to study its collections, the pieces he saw and wrote about, along with many other examples, are illustrated in this booklet.
Standard Catalogue of Colt Firearms Sapp
Overview
Standard Catalog of Colt Firearms contains Colt classics and cutting-edge models including Tommy guns, 1911 autos, and Monitors.
Provides pricing and identification data useful when monitoring online auction sites and research online sites for the best deals.
Features a foreword from Colt Manufacturing Co. Still America's oldest continually produced firearms brand, Colt may not be making as many new models as it once did, but the value of what's out there is on the rise; creating a robust market for collectors.
With 500 large-format color photos of Colt firearms and modern Colt clones, certified pricing in up to five grades of condition, serial number data, and details about legendary (Tommy guns) and trendy (Anaconda and .28 Supers) models, this one-of-a-kind reference helps you identify arms, and inspires your appreciations of Colt.
Colt Single Action Army Revolvers and the London Agency
COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS AND THE LONDON AGENCY
C. Kenneth Moore
This work chronicles the relationship between the London Agency and the Hartford home office. Includes a summary of shipments of the S.A.A. to the London Agency through the end of 1881. Heavily illustrated.
Classic Colt Peacemakers. O'Meara.
"The love affair with the Colt Peacemaker started more than 100 years ago. Today, millions of people recognize this revolver as "the gun that won the West." Collectors are paying all-time high prices and with the rise of Cowboy Action Shooting, more people than ever are falling in love again with the Peacemaker. Classic Colt Peacemakers is a look at the best of the best, the most storied, adorned and collectible examples of this popular revolver. Reach for this book to see rare and one-of-a-kind guns and read the stories behind them. Nothing fuels the romance of the Old West like the image of a Peacemaker and this book highlights some of the finest examples ever found.
One-of-a-kind custom guns
Amazing engraving
Historic guns from the Old West
Variations of Colt's. Breslin, Price, Pirie,
Heavily illustrated with over 160 photographs and superb technical drawings by Rainer Dethloff. Documented by a decade's worth of research and Colt factory records, including production quantities and extensive serial number data!
Be prepared for some surprises...this field of collecting will be changed forever! This landmark book on Colt's New Model Pocket and Police Revolvers permits the reader to finally understand these interesting and diverse early cartridge pistols. Until now, most authors and collectors have labeled these guns "Small Frame Conversions" and declared them confusing. As it happens, there are seven basic variations which are documented and described with production programs and quantities given for each. As the authors of this book point out, most of these guns were actually made as cartridge pistols and were not converted from percussion, although the conversions form a key part of this book and are described in detail.
The three authors are all long-time Colt collectors and, independently, each has been collecting data for over ten years. Their research permitted them to understand and interpret previously unexamined Colt factory records and to locate key documents in the Connecticut State Library.
Colt Memorabillia Price Guide. Ogle
Colt collectors will love this first-time ever compilation of non-gun Colt merchandise produced by Sam Colt's companies, and other companies using the Colt name. More than 1,500 color photos and prices help collectors identify a wide range of objects from knives to glassware.
Standard Catalogue of Colt Firearms 2nd Edn
The ultimate reference guide for every Colt enthusiast! In Standard Catalogue of Colt Firearms 2nd Edition, you'll find identifying details, historical background, up-to-date value data and more than 450 brilliant, full-colour photos of all your favourite Colt firearms--old and new! From the first Paterson pistols to the new Rail Guns for the tactical crowd, concealable New Agents, AR-style carbines and competition rifles, Standard Catalogue of Colt Firearms 2nd Edition covers them all! 2500 price listings, with up-to-date gun values and detailed descriptions for more than 500 models of Colt firearms. Updates, including all of the hottest new models introduced since the last edition, make Standard Catalogue of Colt Firearms 2nd Edition your go-to source for everything "Colt."
Colt Single Action Army Study. Moore
Ex Neil Speed Library
COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER STUDY: New Discoveries
C. Kenneth Moore
It has been over a quarter of a century since the publication of A Study of the Colt Single Action Revolver, the classic, definitive guide to the Colt Single Action, the world's most famous and popular pistol. Now C. Kenneth Moore, one of the original authors, is back to fill in the gaps and set the record straight. Decades in the making, this impressive new study brings us entirely up to date, including all the new research that the author has painstakingly gathered over the years. Inside these covers, each page is just packed with useful information about the Single Action - nearly all from primary, archival sources and presented here for the very first time. The serial number data alone will astound you. This is the kind of detailed knowledge that Colt collectors demand, and no collector of Colt revolvers can afford to go without this valuable new resource.
Also included:
* Automatic Ejector Models
* Special section on low serial numbers
* U.S. Army testing data * New details about militia S.A.A.s
* A true wealth of cartridge info
Colt. Mitchell.
Secondhand, Bumped corners, scuffed dustjacket, Mylar covered. G Condition.
A Collection of Letters and Photographs About the Man, the Arms, the Company.
Colt Double Action Revolver Vol 2. Kuhnhausen
The Colt Double Action Revolvers: A Shop Manual, Vol. II
Colt Double Action Revovers Book CoverThe only gunsmithing and repair manual published on the new style Colt D.A. Revolvers. 100's of crystal clear photos and illustrations. Click here for a sample page from the book. Covers troubleshooting & problem solving, parts inspections, and the complete repair, rebuilding, and timing of the Colt J, V & AA Frame Revolver models (Mark III through Mark V Series) including: King Cobra, Trooper III, Trooper V, Official Police III, Lawman III, Metropolitan Mark III, Officers Model Match, Peacekeeper, and other Colts with similar lockwork.
The author places special attention on new style design features; differences between certain Mark III and Mark V parts; interaction of the hammer, firing pin, and safety connector; cylinder bolt fitting and the importance of smooth trigger return; correct cylinder rotation, and cylinder bolt drop. Provides a wealth of practical information on the new style Colt D.A. revolver actions.
Although some parts are different, the theory and fitting procedures in this book generally apply to the later large frame Colt Anaconda models.
Colt Single Action Army. US Alterations. Moore
COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS - U.S. Alterations
C. Kenneth Moore
A comprehensive history of the revolvers that collectors call "Artillery Models." These are the most historical of all S.A.A. Colts, and this new book covers all the details, with a stunning amount of new information taken directly from archival sources. Heavily illustrated and featuring important serial number data, this book will be a must-buy for all martial Colt collectors.
Colt on the Trail
Bound in a Solid cover. From the Keith Cochran reference library
STORIES FROM THE COLT'S GAME STORY CONTEST.
Colt Single Action Army Study. Moore
COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER STUDY: New Discoveries
C. Kenneth Moore
It has been over a quarter of a century since the publication of A Study of the Colt Single Action Revolver, the classic, definitive guide to the Colt Single Action, the world's most famous and popular pistol. Now C. Kenneth Moore, one of the original authors, is back to fill in the gaps and set the record straight. Decades in the making, this impressive new study brings us entirely up to date, including all the new research that the author has painstakingly gathered over the years. Inside these covers, each page is just packed with useful information about the Single Action - nearly all from primary, archival sources and presented here for the very first time. The serial number data alone will astound you. This is the kind of detailed knowledge that Colt collectors demand, and no collector of Colt revolvers can afford to go without this valuable new resource.
Also included:
* Automatic Ejector Models
* Special section on low serial numbers
* U.S. Army testing data * New details about militia S.A.A.s
* A true wealth of cartridge info
Makers of History. Romer
MAKERS OF HISTORY.
Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co. 1926. Paper bound. 64 pp. "A Story of the Development of the History of Our Country and the Part Played in it by the Colt." Believed to be first edition. Tales of derring-do involving Colt guns plus two odes to the Colt, on inside front and back covers. 5 pen-and-ink ills.
Bound in a solid cover with name embossed on the spine.
From the Keith Cochran reference library
Century of Achievement 1836-1936
COLT CATALOGUE, 1936.
"CENTURY OF ACHIEVEMENT", 7" X 10", 98 PAGES.
100th Anniversary Firearms Manual of all guns produced from 1836 - 1936, a view of production and shooting skills written by Charles Askins Jr.
ANNUAL FULL LINE CATALOGUE WITH ALL AVAILABLE MODELS PICTURED AND SPECIFICATIONS LISTED.
Owners name written across front cover and also inside front cover.in texta.
Colt Peacemaker. Collector Handbook and Guide. Cochran.
Signed by the Author, Keith Cochran.
Contains all data on Peacemakers for collectors and information a collector will need to purchase a Peacemaker revolver. Text shows accurate identification and possible methods for cataloging collections and dealer inventories. This text is formatted in an encyclopedia manner with all parts of the Peacemaker covered in detail including factory variations and dates, models, engravers, and factory inspector marks.
Colt Commemorative Firearms. 2nd Edn. Wilson
Colt Commemorative Firearms by R.L. Wilson. The book covers Colt Commemorative pistols from 1961 through 1969. Plenty of color photographs. Includes Kansas, Lawman, and the World War I Series. Hard cover, 150 pages, measures about 7" x 9", fine condition. 2nd edition. from the lib of Neil Speed.
The Story of Colt's Revolver: The Biography of Col. Samuel Colt. Edwards.
Samuel Colt (1814-1862) was an American inventor, industrialist, businessman, and hunter. He initiated Colt's Patent Fire-Arms Manufacturing Company (now Colt's Manufacturing Company) and made the mass production of revolvers viable commercially. Colt's first two business ventures were producing firearms in Paterson, New Jersey and making underwater mines; both ended in disappointment. But his business affairs improved rapidly after 1847, when the Texas Rangers ordered 1,000 revolvers during the American war with Mexico. Later, his firearms were used widely during the settling of the western frontier. Colt died during 1862 as one of the wealthiest men in America. Colt's manufacturing methods were sophisticated for the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. His use of interchangeable parts helped him become one of the first to use the assembly line efficiently. Moreover, his innovative use of art, celebrity endorsements, and corporate gifts to promote his wares made him a pioneer of advertising, product placement, and mass marketing.
Colt's Single Action Army Revolver: The Legend, The Romance And The Rivals. O"Meara.
Ex Niel Speed Library
Colt's single action army revolver is the one revolver that captures the spirit of the American cowboy and holds the attention of gun enthusiasts and collectors around the world. It has been in almost continuous production since 1873, copied by more than a dozen manufacturers and remains as popular today as it was more than a century ago.
In Colt's Single Action Army Revolver, author Doc O'Meara takes readers on a journey of discovery looking at this remarkable revolver from its beginnings. With production figures and serial number information, O'Meara serves collectors and historians. He also tests several modern reproductions of Colts and their rivals, providing ballistic and accuracy data for the shooter.
-Provides production figures, serial numbers by year and rarities -New low price -16-page color section featuring rare and exotic Colts and the people who owned them
Samual Colt: Arms, Art, and Invention. Houze.
With essays and entries by Carolyn C. Cooper and Elizabeth Mankin Kornhauser. Published in conjunction with an exhibit organized by the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. 260 pages. Large format hardcover book with a dust jacket. 12 1/4" x 10". A beautiful and informative new book on Samuel Colt and his famous firearms. "Samuel Colt (1814-1862)first patented his "Colt" revolver in 1835 and thereby redefined the architecture of handguns. This stunning book is the first to present in detail the evolution of his most famous invention and to document the unsurpassed Colt firearms collections held by the Wadsworth Atheneum. Colt designed his revolvers with an artistic sensibility--paying particular attenton to form and beauty and juxtaposing colors and finishes to heighten the visual effects. He was also one of the first American manufacturers to secure celebrity endorsements and to commission paintings by renowned artists like George Catlin to promote his arms. Colt's approach to mass production transformed industries other than his own. Six decades before Henry Ford, he introduced dedicated production lines and rigid quality control inspections to assure purchasers of the reliability of his products. Colt's standards for excellence, industrial foresight, and quest for market domination are explored in light of primary documents that reveal his constant battles to protect his patents. Essays discuss Colt's personal collection of historic firearms as well as the memorial collection of Colt-manufactured firearms, the relationship between art and commerce as they pertain to the inventor's career, and his international celebrity. Richly illustrated and beautifully produced, this volume presents the artistry of the firearms that Colt worked so diligently to perfect--as well as his promotional abilities that made a tremendous impact on American culture."
