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This ultimate reference details Colt revolvers converted from percussion (cap and ball) to cartridge. Includes technical specifications, exceptional photos, and accurate drawings plus historical information gleaned from government files, manufacturers, museums, and private collections.
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A Study of Colt Conversions and Other Percussion Revolvers
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A Study of Colt Conversions and Other Percussion Revolvers
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hard cover published by Krause Publications in 1997. Brown covers with gilt lettering. Back cover is bowed some. Book is in very good minus condition. Dust jacket has slight creasing along top edges, slight wear at top of spine, and is in very good condition. 4to, 463 pages, 4.1 lb.; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 463 pages. Seller Inventory # OVM14269
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A Study of Colt Conversions and Other Percussion Revolvers
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Krause Pubns Inc, Iola, WI, 1997
ISBN 10: 0873414462
ISBN 13: 9780873414463
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 463 pages. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Illustrated throughout with documents, technical specifications, photographs and line drawings, they provide essential identification information. The history of American revolver conversions from the standard percussion (cap and ball) ammunition to the self contained metallic cartridges. Distinguish between factory conversions and those made by private sources. Years of exacting research to complete this reference on conversion Colts, Smith & Wesson, Remington, and other major manufacturers. Seller Inventory # 021605
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A Study of Colt Conversions and Other Percussion Revolvers
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ISBN 13: 9780873414463
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Hardback. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG+. 1st Edition. Hardback bound in brown boards with copper titles. Only defects on the book is a light bump at lower spine. Dust jacket has very light edge wear (now protected in archival jacket cover). Numerous black and white photos and illustrations. 463 pages including the Index. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 019055
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A Study of Colt Conversions and Other Percussion Revolvers
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ISBN 10: 0873414462
ISBN 13: 9780873414463
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First. very nice copy; larger format. Seller Inventory # 053694
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A Study of Colt Conversions and Other Percussion Revolvers
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ISBN 10: 0873414462
ISBN 13: 9780873414463
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Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near fine. Unstated. Near fine, oversized hardcover shows touch of soil to page edges and some other very light trace wear, in near fine dust jacket that shows just a hint of wear as well. 463 pages with index and "more than 800 informative drawings and photographs. Still a nice copy of this ".first major work in the firearms field on revolver conversions.". Seller Inventory # 34041
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A Study of Colt Conversions and Other Percussion Revolvers
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Condition: Good. Good++ in a Good++ dust jacket; Hardcover; Dust jacket is moderately shelfworn and edgeworn, but is overall clean and intact with no larger edge-tears, and has not been price-clipped (Now fitted with a new, Brodart jacket protector); Clean boards with minor edgewear; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and text pages are all clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (Quatro, 10.75" - 11.75" tall); 4.0 lbs; Brown and tan dust jacket wtih photo of two revolvers, and title in tan lettering; 1997, Krause Publications; 464 pages; "A Study of Colt Conversions and Other Percussion Revolvers," by R. Bruce McDowell. Seller Inventory # SKU-0646AA08305236
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A Study of Colt Conversions and Other Percussion Revolvers
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Krause Publications; Iola, 1997. Hardcover. First edition. A Near Fine, brown binding with gilt lettering on front board and spine, binding firm, interior and extremities tidy, discoloration front and rear hinge at pastedown from glue binding[binder flaw], mild waving to pages along edges, bit of age toning to pages, minimal handling marks, in a Near Fine, mild handling/scuff marks to panels, minimal edge/corner wear, a hint of sunning to flap margins, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 4to[quarto or approx. 9.5 x 12 inches], 463pp., appendix, bibliography, indexed, color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book. Seller Inventory # SKU1034832
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A STUDY OF COLT CONVERSIONS AND OTHER PERCUSSION REVOLVERS.
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ISBN 10: 0873414462
ISBN 13: 9780873414463
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Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.
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Presumed first edition (no direct edition/printing statement upon copyright page). 463, [1] pages. Hardcover: H 28.5cm x L 22cm. Dust jacket rubbed with bumping at edges; short tear at front panel's center bottom. Brown boards; strong bump at front board's bottom center; slight bumping/scuffing at spine ends and at board corners. Text block's top edge lightly foxed with small stain near spine which fractionally affects several leaves at their top margins; interior pages are otherwise clean. Binding is firm. Please note that this book has an approximate shipping weight of 4.75 pounds (2.15 kg) and may require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail. ISBN 0873414462. Seller Inventory # Z626X-8746
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A Study of Colt Conversions and Other Percussion Revolvers
Published by
Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, U.S.A., 1997
ISBN 10: 0873414462
ISBN 13: 9780873414463
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Seller: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Various (Photographs) (illustrator). Cover is in excellent condition, save for noteworthy rubbing as well as corner bumping to lower left corner of back cover. Text is clean and free of blemishes throughout. No other markings or indications of note. Due to the size of this book, additional shipping charges may apply. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Seller Inventory # 125986