COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS, U.S. ALTERATIONS

Moore, C. Kenneth

ISBN 10: 091721885X / ISBN 13: 9780917218859

Published by Andrew Mowbray Publishers, 1999

110 pages. Pictorial hardcover published without a dust jacket. A book entirely dedicated to the altered U.S. Colt Single Action Army Revolvers - commonly called "Artillery" revolvers. While the altered .45 caliber Army revolvers issued to Theodore Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" are rightly famous amongst firearms enthusiasts, this is only a small part of the behind these fascinating weapons. In fact, experts would argue that these altered revolvers are the most historical of all Single Action Army Colts, deserving a special place of honor amongst American military firearms. Meticulous research at the National Archives and the Colt factory, backed up by an extensive survey of surviving examples, has allowed the author to tell the full story behind these exciting Colts in a way never done before. And this informative text is illustrated by a wide selection of photographs, showing the revolvers in clear, large views. But what will interest collectors the most are the countless useful details - serial number lists, clear explanations of how the revolvers were altered and marked, and intriguing details about issue, service in the field and the repairs that were made following the Spanish-American War. Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng. Seller Inventory # 4894

Synopsis:

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 and historians of the Spanish-American War. 8.5inx11in

Review: An outstanding bit of research on these very highly collected guns, and a must for their owners. --Gun Report, July 15, 1999

Valuable reference volume...it helps clear what has previously been a rather murky area of Colt Single Action history. --Gun Week, January 4, 2000

Extremely detailed with the use of serial number lists and details about how the guns were altered and marked. --Oklahoma State Trooper, Spring 2000

Bibliographic Details

Title: COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS, U.S. ...
Publisher: Andrew Mowbray Publishers
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: 1st Edition.