Study Colt Single Action Army by Kopec John Graham Ron Moore (8 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.58.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. A THIRTY YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION. 600 pages. Hardcover with a dust jacket. A huge volume. A major revision of the classic book which many authorities refer to as the "Bible" of the Colt Single Action field. A greatly expanded color section illustrating some of the finest and rarest Colts in existence. Updated material throughout the pages. Many new and exciting Colts have been analyzed and added to this text. Serial number ranges have been up-dated and questionable material eliminated. All areas have been re-formatted and expanded with new and refreshing up-to-date graphics. 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. Much new data has been compiled into this area of the book. Serial number ranges for the various ordnance inspectors have been updated. Drawing from a source of over 8,000 individual listings in his data-base, Mr. Kopec has been able to pinpoint several areas where changes occurred and where deviations from the norm have now been proven to be correct. 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, but best of all, a special "Serial Number Index" has been incorporated into this revised edition. A wonderful book for the collector and historian of Colt Single Action Army Revolvers.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Clean and tight.

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. 4th printing. Quarto (oversized). Slight wear to edges and corners of boards. No dust jacket. Green, skin textured faux leather with silver gilt lettering to spine and front board. SIGNED and inscribed by Kopec to a collector. 522 p. w/many b&w illus. and a few in color, footnotes, index. A detailed and thorough work on this famous handgun.

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.

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.

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.