Paterson Colt Pistol Variations

Published by Woolaroc Museum & Jackson Arms, Bartlesville, CA & Dallas, 1979

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SIGNED. First edition. Near Fine hardcover with very thick boards bound in dark blue cloth with stamped gilt titling and design to the front and spine with very light evidence of shelving and a discreet previous owner's name to the front paste down; lacking the dj. BOOKS SHIP THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WRAPPED IN PADDING, IN A BOX. A comprehensive history of the various Paterson Colt pistol variations with historical background on the Paterson, NJ, era of production of Samuel Colt's revolving-cylinder repeating pistols. The first section covers the pistols, models, calibers, serial numbers, and loading levers and includes sections on the Ehlers Pistols, pocket Patersons, belt Patersons, and holster Patersons. The historical section includes biographical information on Samuel Colt, his legal battles with the US government, his role as a salesman, his debts and accounts payable, and awards and newspaper coverage as well as his relationships with Dudley Selden, John Ehlers, Pliny Lawton, and C.B. Zabriskie. Text by Philip R. Phillips and R.L. Wilson; foreword by James E. Serven. SIGNED BY WILSON and inscribed to a former employee of Meriden Gravure, the printer, who assisted in the production of the book. [8] + 232 pages; color frontis + more than 106 color and b&w plates and text illustrations; 8.75 x 11.25 inches. Appendices, bibliography, index. Due to size and weight, international and expedited shipping will be more than quoted.…

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Title
Paterson Colt Pistol Variations
Author
Phillips, Philip R.; R.L. Wilson; James E. Serven
Publisher
Woolaroc Museum & Jackson Arms, Bartlesville, CA & Dallas
Publication year
1979
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Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition
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