Colt: An American Legend

Wilson, R. L.

ISBN 10: 0896599531 / ISBN 13: 9780896599536

Published by Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S., 1988

About this Item

Sesquicentennial Edition. The Official history of the Colt Firearms from 1836 to the Present with over 300 illustrations in full color. Copyright page does not mention dates or printing sequence. Includes a catalog that traces the complete serial numbers and year of manufacture of every Colt model. Boards are covered in rich blue cloth Front cover embossed with full title of book. Title on spine stamped in gold, is clearly visible and shiny. Light edge wear to covers. . See pictures. Interior pages clean, bright and binding tight despite having 400 pages. NO writing from previous owners, NO tears or folds on interior pages. This is NOT an ex-lib nor a remainder. Book approximate size is 11.5"W by 9"L . Over sized book may require extra postage. This book has a glossy illustrated DJ. DJ is rubbed and with some edge wear. DJ is complete and without tears, and is NOT price clipped. Note: We use "Fine" book condition judiciously; only when the book exhibits no flaws. A Fine book closely approaches ?As New? condition and may not have been previously owned. Any flaws (writing, tears, creases) are exceptions to a Fine condition and should be clearly described for a book and dust jacket.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Colt: An American Legend
• Publisher: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0896599531
• ISBN 13: 9780896599536
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Latham, Sid (Photography by)
• Printing: Later Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Publisher: A must-have for every collector and enthusiast, this official history of Colt firearms illustrates and describes every model in every variation, from 1836 to 1986. No inventor in the history of American industry has captured the imagination the way Samuel Colt did. His revolving pistol became synonymous with American genius and invention, gave birth to a great manufacturing empire, and was legendary in the history of the Civil War, in the taming of the West, and in campaigns and adventures all over the world--wherever Colonel Colt's invention "made men equal." Written by the leading authority on firearms, there has never been a bigger, more beautiful, or more extraordinary book in the firearms field. With more than 3300 color photographs and 115 in black-and-white (all taken especially for this book), Colt: An American Legend illustrates and describes every model Colt produced between 1836 and 1986. The large format of the book allows many of the firearms to be shown full size, and the history, development, and importance of each model and variation are presented and described in authoritative detail. A unique appendix traces the complete serial numbers and year of manufacture of every Colt model--a remarkable and invaluable guide for every serious collector and dealer. Other Details: 410 illustrations, 305 in full color 368 pages 11 x 11" Published 1985 Author Biography: R.L. Wilson is a collector, freelance consultant, and author in the arms field. His clients include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center (Winchester Gun Museum), the Remington Arms Company Museum, the Eli Whitney Museum, the U.S. Historical Society, theGene Autry Western Heritage Museum, and Christie's.