"Magnificient Colts" has been featured on the Discovery Channel's American Guns." The books facilitate authentications of engraving, finishes & cases. the books contain new information & illustrations on Colts, the engravers, models, their finishes, accessories, advertising, period photographs of frontiersmen & other shooters.The books are a unique information-packed tool for buying & selling guns.
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Seller: Burwood Books, Wickham Market, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: New. First Edition. Five small books between 36 and 72 pages in length dealing with, in turn, an introductory view of the series; European Firearms Masterpieces from the 17th to the 19th Centuries; Colt Firearms Masterpieces; Winchester Firearms Masterpieces, and Modern Firearms Masterpieces. Red hardcovers with gilt lettering in illustrated dustwrappers in single perspex slipcase measuring 15 x 12.5 x 6.5cm. Lavishly illustrated including with fold-out plates. ISBN 9780971753303 As new set, some volumes still in unopened plastic wrap, in as new lucite slipcase. Seller Inventory # C10585
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Seller: BSG BOOKS, Covington, LA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. 565 pages. Two huge volumes. 14.25" x 11.25. Over 1,000 illustrations. The ISBN number for Volume Two is 0971753350. The books are handsomely bound in cloth with gold stamping. The books are printed on the highest quality paper. BOTH VOLUMES ARE SIGNED BY CO-AUTHOR R.L. WILSON. Both of the authors are now deceased. Absolutely stunning, beautiful original color photography depicting dozens of rare, finely embellished Colt firearms in amazing detail. There are many magnificent Colt firearms detailed here, from the earliest Colt Patersons to several contemporary examples. Many of the guns are pictured in actual size. Some of the best work of all of the Master Engravers who decorated Colt firearms is displayed. There are over 100,000 words of text. There is much fresh material and all original photography. The considerable fresh data and original illustrations present unprecedented detail in text, documents, and photographs of Colt revolvers, rifles, memorabilia. These are some of the most beautiful firearms ever made. Also included is the role of memorabilia, accessories, photography, and works of art in marketing Colt firearms. Included is a DVD which allows the book to be searched electronically. Also included is a copy of the publisher's BLAD in full color. Truly one of the finest gun book publishing efforts to date. The packaged weight of these two huge volume is about 18 pounds. Extra shipping required. Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 4968
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