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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.
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COLT: An American Legend
Seller: Virginia Martin, aka bookwitch, Concord, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Sid Latham, photos (illustrator). 0blong large quarto, hardcover, tape on spine, lihjt wear to cover else good in blue boards. unmarked. endpapers show 5 Colt guns from 1830 to 1981. The official history of Colt Firearms from 1836 to the1980's with over 300 illustrations in color. photography includes many historic Colt revolvers. Appendices include many useful tables. 406 pp. Seller Inventory # 87061
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Colt - An American Legend - The official history of Colt Firearms from 1836 to the Present, 300+: full color illustrations
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ISBN 10: 0896599531
ISBN 13: 9780896599536
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Seller: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. {Photography by Sid Latham) (illustrator). Sesquicentennial Edition. Hardcover, 11 1/2 x 9", full color and b/w illustrations throughout, DJ now in mylar sleeve. The author aids the various Cult Museum collections in Hartford, Connecticut, and is a collector, free-lance consultant and author in the arms field. Shipping will be extra for this very heavy book, please inquire. Seller Inventory # 134873
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Colt: An American Legend
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Hard cover. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. Audience: General/trade. very good plus. Very good in very good dust jacket. Seller Inventory # Alibris.0020985
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Colt: An American Legend
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ISBN 10: 0896599531
ISBN 13: 9780896599536
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Seller: The Book Shelf, Salem, OR, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Sid Latham {photographer} (illustrator). The official history of Colt Firearms from 1836 to the present with over 300 illustrations in full color. Nice clean unmarked copy, dust jacket has some mild creases along the edges, no chips or tears. Seller Inventory # 016542
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Colt: An American Legend Official History of Colt Firearms Company 1836 to Present Sesquicentennial Edition.
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Hardback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. NAP. 406p. Photos. Oversize. Binding loose. Good/Good Copy. Seller Inventory # 67-22
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Colt: An American Legend
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ISBN 10: 0896599531
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Latham, Sid (Photography by) (illustrator). 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. Seller Inventory # 002027
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Seller: JW Barker Books & Antiques, Natchez, MS, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good in Very Good DJ. 5th printing, 1985, very good + oblong blue cloth hardcover shows some mild bowing and touch of soil to covers, along with some other mild shelf and trace wear, in a very good + dust jacket (price at flap) that shwos some mild rubbing and touch of edge wear. 406 pages with over 300 illustrations in full color. Still a pleasing copy of this official history of Colt Firearms from 1836 to the present. Seller Inventory # 23811
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Colt: An American Legend: Sesquicentennial Edition
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Sid Latham (illustrator). "The official history of Colt Firearms from 1836 to the Present, with over 300 illustrations in full color." Previous owner's name plate, else unmarked and very fine. Jacket has a small (repaired) tear to back. Seller Inventory # JLW070
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Colt: An American Legend
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ISBN 10: 0896599531
ISBN 13: 9780896599536
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Seller Inventory # ABE-1591981187273
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Colt. An American legend. Sesquicentennial edition. The official history of Colt firearms from 1836 to the present. . . Photography by Sid Latham.
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ISBN 10: 0896599531
ISBN 13: 9780896599536
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Seller: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
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Oblong folio. ix, [1], 406 pp. 100s of colour and blk & wht plates. Blue boards, gilt lettrng (slght rubbng), VG. First edition of this excellent history of Colt firearms. Seller Inventory # 39891