Ron Kopec (11 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Dark green embossed leather with silver title and image of Colt Cavalry revolver #3431. 523 pp indexed and illustrated. Inscribed by author: "Jan 18,2001, To Carl Caspers-with my warmest greetings + Best Wishes- John A. Kopec". No ownership or other markings. Tight binding, bright and clean book. Ships within 24 hours. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Condition: Very Good.

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: 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.…

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).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Limited. Centennial Edition #135 of 50 copies. 523p. Photos. Some color. Embossed Brown leather with gilt image of pistol on the front. SIGNED by all three authors on the limitation page. Very Oversize. Original owner's name on the endpaper John Binkley of Tx. This copy acquired from Bruce Kusrow. In mylar sleeve. Fine copy. Signed by Author.…

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.…