John a Kopec (18 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Very good/none, color illustrated slick paper covered boards, 192pp. Interior clean, no marks, binding tight. Slight shelf rubbing to exterior, corners lightly rubbed. Bottom fore-corners lightly bumped and the upper one is lightly worn.Original price sheets laid in as issued. Prices mostly out dated but the information is still valid. Photographs (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Very good/none, used, color illustrated slick cloth binding, tan colored end papers, 192pp. Interior clean except former owners name and year on the front paste-down. Also a few scattered very faint yellow-hi-lighting. Binding tight. Shelf rubbing to exterior, spine sunned, corners lightly bumped. Photographs (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st. not issued with a dust jacket, price guide laid-in; gift inscription in addition to inscription by one of the authors, Tom Martin. A wonderful reference with chapters on: Frontier Holsters and Belts (John A. Kopec); Spurs (Robert O'Dell); Cowboy Chaps (John A. Kopec); Cowboy Cuffs (Robert O'Dell); The Western Saloon (Roger Baker); Gambling in the Old West (Robert Doyle); The Express Companies (Tom Martin); Advertising (Jim Cope); Western Photography (Emory A. Cantey, Jr.); Rusty Relics (John A. Kopec); and The Badge (John Bates). Profusely illustrated in black and white. 192pp 2.39lb 11.3x8.8x0.8in. Inscribed by Author(s). …

Hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Burgundy pebbled leather with bright gilt title. Indexed and illustrated. Stated first edition. No ownership or other markings. Dust jacket is protected in mylar. A beautiful copy of this scarce firearms history. Ships within 24 hours.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. 1978, Second Printing, 523 pages. Hardcover published without a dust jacket. AN AMERICAN FRONTIER HERITAGE, A LIMITED COLLECTOR'S EDITION (LIMITATION UNSPECIFIED), SIGNED BY C.E. WARNER, COLT FIREARMS PRESIDENT, R.H. WAGNER, COLT HISTORIAN - COLT HISTORIAN EMERITUS. M.S. HUBER - COLT HISTORIAN, AND THE AUTHORS ON A SPECIAL SIGNATURE PAGE BOUND INTO THE BOOK. THE BOOK IS ALSO INSCRIBED TO A COLLECTOR BY AUTHOR KOPEC AND SIGNED AGAIN. THE RAISED COLT SINGLE ACTION ON THE FRONT COVER IS IN SILVER AS WELL AS THE LETTERING.The book encompasses all the variants of the Colt Single Action revolver manufactured between 1873 thru 1941. Comprising of three major sections, this book is co-authored by three of the most respected authorities in their field. Section 1 was written by Ron Graham who is well known in the Colt collecting fraternity as the leading authority on the pre-war commercial Single Actions. His knowledge and expertise in this field is recognized throughout the world. His detailed and seemingly miniscule observations of the various markings and changes which transpired throughout this production period are simply remarkable. John Kopec authored the center section on the Colt U.S. inspected Single Action revolvers. His expertise in this seemingly narrow area of Colt collecting is well known and respected throughout the Colt collecting world. This midsection of "A Study" delves deeply into the variants of the U.S. Cavalry revolvers and also encompasses the Militia & Artillery revolvers. The section is well illustrated. The late C. Kenneth Moore authored the third portion of this book. Mr. Moore was meticulous in his approach, paying attention to the finest details. A massive search of the National Archives, Old Military Records, including a "hands-on" study of the Colt Archives records, together with a thorough research on the records located at the Connecticut State Library has resulted in this scholarly contribution. The detailed information available in these chapters will provide today's student of the U.S. Colt Single Action a reliable means to further research his own prized revolver. The book also features a complete detailed index. A wonderful book for the collector and historian of Colt Single Action Army Revolver. Very Scarce in this edition. The Book is in fine condition with only light use. Inscribed by Author(s). …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1985, Third Printing, 523 pages. Hardcover published without a dust jacket. WESTERN FRONTIER HERITAGE EDITION: A TRIBUTE TO THE LEGEND, THE MAN, AND HIS REVOLVER. #107 OF A SPECIAL COLLECTORS LIBRARY EDITION OF ONLY 125 COPIES DATED, INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR KOPEC TO WELL KNOWN COLLECTOR KENNETH GUSSMAN. THE BOOK IS BOUND IN FULL DARK BROWN LEATHER STAMPED IN GOLD WITH A RAISED GOLD COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER ON THE FRONT COVER. THE PAGES ARE GILT EDGED AND THERE IS A SILK MARKING RIBBON. Scarce in this edition. Slight rubbing to the bottom edges from being pulled on and off of the shelf, otherwise the Book is Fine. It is protected in clear plastic. Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 304 pages. Hardcover with a dust jacket. Hundreds of sharp photographs. INSCRIBED TO ANOTHER COLLECTOR AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR KOPEC. The collecting of those military issued Colt revolvers which were used by the U.S. Cavalry duing the Indian Wars, and their counterparts the "Artillery" revolvers which had been issued to the troopers of the Spanish American War, have today become one of the "hottest" areas of Colt collecting. Those Cavalry revolvers which may have some remote connections to the U.S. Seventh Cavalry have intensified in popularity and their values skyrocketed. Today's collector is now able to tap into several outstanding resources on which to establish the necessary information required to successfully pursue his dream of owning just one "Custer Colt." This book has through the years become one of the best resources available for the student collector on which to build his collection. Many provocative areas are covered, including; "The Ainsworth Cavalry Revolvers"; "The 1875 Ordnance Sub-Inspected Models"; "The Colt Artillery Revolvers"; "The New York Militia Revolvers"; "Condemned, Overrun, and Buy-back Revolvers", but by far one of the most relevant chapters for today's collector is "The Fakes Facsimilies & Frauds." Eighteen chapters alone delve into finite detail on these "U.S." inspected Colts. Along with the above, we have been the most impressed with the fourteen chapters which were written by the outstanding military historian, the late Dr. H. Sterling Fenn. These chapters deal in detail with the "Custer" or Seventh Cavalry issued revolvers. Many known "Custer" associated revolvers are illustrated and specific serial numbers provided. Probable serial number ranges are detailed. An outstanding reference book. Very Scarce and higly sought after. Prior ownerr's name and date on the inside front board. The Dust Jacket is protected in a "Broadart" style cover. There is a slight bump to the base of the spined. Overall the Book and the Dust Jacket are in Near Fine condition. An opportunity to own a nice copy of an important Colt Single Action Army Revolver reference book at a reasonable price. Inscribed by Author(s). …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Very good, clean, tight condition. Oversize blue hardcover. Signed by Graham. Also. Inscribed by Graham to previous owners. Second printing, 1978. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition, Special Edition. Very good condition Deluxe edition signed by John Kopec Dust jacket is clean and bright. Minus a few faint marks, this DJ is in fantastic condition. The dust jackets were not included with each deluxe edition, so this is a rare find. Spine has a slight lean. Cover boards are clean, bright and lie flat. Binding is strong and in well-kept structural condition. Contents are clean, pristine and unmarked throughout. Signed by Author(s).…

Condition: Very Good.

HC. 523pp Nice clean and tight copy. good+, embossed blue "fabrikoid" cloth (hardcover). B&W illustrations (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. First edition. Hard cover published by Taylor Publishing in 1976. No dust jacket. Dark blue simulated leather covers with silver lettering and raised image of a Colt revolver. Spine has some creases and covers have some scuffing and bumped corners. Pages have slight toning. Book is in good plus condition. 11-13 inches, 523 pages, 5.2 lb.; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 523 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. . as pictured a First Edition stated as new hardcover,unread blue cloth emobossed"Colt Peacemaker". Signed inscribed by Graham and Kopec. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Limited First Edition. "A Limited First Printing of 100 Copies." "Deluxe Edition". 4to hardbound in leather-looking fabroikoid with gold titles & gold revolver on cover. 523pp on glossy stock. Profusely & wonderfully illustrated, mostly in fine b/w, but some color plates. Index. Signed by all three authors on onion-paper sheet page. fos/date on front paste down. Near fine. Tiny blemish bottom of front cover, & slight pull between signatures of binding pps 468-9. Much sought. Signed by Author(s).…

4to. xxviii, 523, [1] pp. Illustrated title, numerous colour plates, many photo illustrations, diagrams, charts. Embossed black publisher's simulated calf, raised embossed Colt on front cover, raised gilt lettering front cover & spine (slight shelfwear), NF/VG. First edition, thus of this lavishly illustrated history of Colt revolvers and automatics, including the New Service Double Action Revolver, Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver, Officers' Model Target, Police-Positive Special, Bisley Model Target, the discontinued Colt Automatic Pistol Military Model .45 caliber, .38 caliber Military Model Automatic Pistol, decorative grips, medallion inserted for ivory and pearl handle grips, and parts.…