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""Colt Firearms, 1836-1960"" written by James E. Serven, an expert in the field of firearms, is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of Colt firearms. This book covers the period from the founding of the Colt company in 1836 to 1960, when the company was still under the control of the Colt family. The book includes detailed descriptions and photographs of all the major Colt firearms, including revolvers, pistols, and rifles, as well as information on the company's history, manufacturing processes, and innovations. The book also covers the role of Colt firearms in American history, including their use in the Civil War and on the western frontier.
Note: cover(red) page has a corner cutout; light foxing visible on 1st and last page, and on page edges. Likely some chemical in the paper

Firearms expert and historian, R.L. Wilson's in depth history of Colt firearms from 1836 to the present (1979).
This is one of my favorite books. It is loaded with beatiful color photographs highlighting the best Colt had to offer. My attached photos don't even begin to show the beauty and clarity shown of those in the book!
Many rare models, many presentation guns embellished with gold inlaid engraving, virtually museum works of art.
Signed by the author R. L. Wison

John Ogles book informs collectors about the vast array of non-gun merchandise produced by Sam Colt's companies and other companies using the Colt name. This guide includes more than 1,500 color photos to help readers identify a wide range of objects from knives, buckles, and badges to office supplies, decals, glassware and coasters .
As a retired Colt Firearms Co. employee I have managed to obtain many memorabilia items pictured in this book. I still have some of the Unmounted ColtStones, and the Colt tie shown in the center of the attached photo.
See my other Ogle book SKU 0018 to see how to get this book for free.

A definitive Woodsman collectors guide full of important details and history of the pistol from its introduction in 1915 to its end by Colt in 1977. This reference source covers the most popular models through to extremely rare variants. Plenty of photographs and history/serial numbers. Just the right size to take with you in your back pocket to the gun shows