This book is a must for any collector of colt firearms. Always wondered where colt quotes from when i call for models and years of manufacture and this is the book on the reference desk at colt. Shop firearms gun engraving books and collectibles. You will find lots of them there but it is a tedious search to find any particular model with a specific level of coverage. Approximately 1,000 pages in two volumes, each signed by the author, and strictly limited to 3000 copies. This article was published in the 2016 edition of the complete book of 1911s. This revolver and carton are illustrated and described on page 569 of the colt engraving book volume two by r. This book covers every colt model made since 1836, and almost all of them are high end engraved and inlaid show guns. This casing is similar to earlier colt factory casings. Mar 11, 2016 colt photo the colt custom shop has always been copied, but never equaled. The colt engraving book volume 1 signed and written by r. In the world of internet forums and instant photos, dont forget about the old school ways of doing things.
Wilsons book the book of colt engraving, page 365, as being sample guns of styles class a, b and c. The coltspatent marking is hand engraved in arches, and the barrel has saml colt likewise hand inscribed in script. The colt saa was engraved by nimschke, nickel plated, with installed checkered ivory grips. Research guide to materials relating to colts patent fire arms manufacturing company in the connecticut state library, state archives, and museum of connecticut history. White in the book entitled colt engraving by wilson. The colt engraving book volume i and ii wilson books. Colt engraving book set volumes 1 and 2 hardbound case lot 6 pairs 12 books total. Just talk to any collector and they will proudly show you the most prized piece in their collection, and most often this will be a classic customized colt firearm. Also included a beautiful copy of the book of colt engraving by r. Wilson for examples of youngs work such as the 51 navy on page 59. Master engraver michael dubber, discusses the evolution of firearms engraving in the united states and shows us some of his beautifully engraved colt firearms. Wilson 1982, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Beginning with sam colt s personal engraved early revolvers, this new book.
This revolver is consecutively serialized to another engraved single action army featured in this auction and both are identified in r. Master engravers throughout the years combining vine scroll engraving styles used on the colt national match pistols produced from 1933 to 1941, john adams, jr. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Similar examples of this engraving style can be found in various books including the book of colt engraving by wilson. Paid instruction through graver video conferencing. Antique nimschke engraved colt saa great old gunslingers. Wilsons book is the definitive work on colt firearms. This sheriffs model is pictured in the colt engraving book 2nd edition by r. While other manufacturers may offer custom services, colts custom shop creates true masterpieces. It seems that the art of 1911 engraving, like the colt model 1911 itself, has also remained timeless. This is a great book if your going to collect engraved colts. Compared to the colt engraving book, the winchester book shines. Both of these are features common on gustave young engraved colts, see the book of colt engraving by r.
Want to see the difference between the size of the trigger guard. Dust jacket shows wear and slight te for sale by aardvark firearms on gunsamerica 917602511. Feel free to email email protected for answers to any questions. I have been thinking of purchasing the winchester book of engraving and the colt engraving book. Unfortunatly, the colt factory web site will be of no help to you. He was the author of illustrated and detailed books regarding the histories of various firearm companies, the art of firearm engraving and embellishment, and sam colt, inventor of the revolver. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. This set joins the authors other works the book of colt firearms andfine colts in the pantheon of comprehensive and unequalled reference material on. Which more than 23 are in color, the hardbound books join the authors book of colt firearms, and fine colts as companion volumes. I only have one engraved colt and that is a d full coverage 22 diamondback. He is also covered in the recent book colt factory engravers of the nineteenth century by herbert g, houze. Black and white and color photos of arms from the evolution of the revolver to present times 1971.
It does have some beautiful color plates of engraved colts. Finetuned and expanded with over 600 illustrations in which more than 23 are in color, this book joins the authors book of colt firearms, and fine colts as companion volumes. This gun is pictured in several books including the book of colt engraving by r. Rl wilson the colt engraving book set limited edition signed. Colt factory dome is engraved on the hammer, a very rare feature. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The custom shop catalog used to have pictures of each of the engraving coverages. From 1961 to 1976, colt engraver alvin white engraved single action army revolvers for colt firearms. According tot he book, work done by white personally were not marked, while company engraved guns were marked aw or we. The best price for an excellent condition book that i can find are on r. Rl wilson the colt engraving book set limited edition.
None of the prices for items offered for sale include shipping price. Young, who was born jung in germany, is pretty well covered in the wilson colt engraving books. The book of colt firearms by sutherland r q wilson r l. In my book i make the argument that while virtually all ormsbys currency work was a product of the 19th century version of clip art made possible by the transfer press, for samuel colt he created all new imagery much like the unit system he unsuccessfully proposed in banknote engraving.
With over 1,200 illustrations, more than 23 of which are in color, this book joins the authors the book of colt firearms, and fine colts as companion volumes. A book for serious engravers or colt collectors, not for the layman for it is not a pretty coffee table book, it is a book for guests to ooooh and ahhhhh over, it is a tool, to be studied and scrutinized by the engraver. Colt memorabilia price guide john ogle the book of colt paper john ogle colt engraving. Research guide to materials relating to colt s patent fire arms manufacturing company in the connecticut state library, state archives, and museum of connecticut history. Colt cylinder scenes 18471851 as announced earlier in the esylum, arthur tobias has written a new book relating to w. Dust jacket shows wear and slight te for sale by aardvark firearms on gunsamerica. Houze the real stories of the colt factory engravers, this book gives us a surprising look at who really engraved all of those beautiful historical colts. This is a wonderful book, with lots of photos and interesting information. Postage for oversized and international shipping will be. You can get copies on ebay and some book sellers, used. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Be the first to ask a question about book of colt firearms. The colt engraving book volume i and ii wilson books at. The fine art of firearms engraving with michael dubber. Colt python, royal blue finish, class b engraving that i believe is colt factory engraving 6 barrel, serial number 516 e, i believe that is a 1966 manufacture date with the letters ff under the serial number, the gun has dark wood grips with gold colt medallion on grips. There are also some colt books by doc omera classic colt peacemakers and denis adler with lots of engraved colts.
Browse and buy a vast selection of firearms gun engraving books and collectibles. Want to see the difference between the 1st and 2nd model colt 1851 navy. Finetuned and expanded with over 1200 total illustrations in the two volumes. This colt single action army is worthy of the finest museum or private collection.
This book was produced to accompany a phenomenal exhibition of colt percussion revolvers that were displayed in 1961. Left side of frame has the 2line september 19, 1871 and july 2, 1872 patent dates. At the time i bought that one, i could have bought a nickel one for the same price. Colt factory engravers of the nineteenth century, understanding their careers and identifying their work by herbert g. Fg, used, hc, blue fauxleather with silver text on. Notes the buyer will receive a the colt engraving book set identical to the one described above and shown in the photos below. Colt engraving hardbound books volume i and ii col5n500. This is an exceptional example of a factory engraved colt single action army revolver with serial numbered carton and colt factory letter. Illustrated with detailed photos, this is the first truly useful guide to identifying colt engraving. The book of colt firearms and the book of colt engraving. Photos of a the colt engraving book set identical to the one the buyer will receive. Wilson this is the third edition from the original texts of 1974 and 1982.
The buyer will receive a the colt engraving book set identical to the one described above and shown in the photos below. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Engraved colt model 1849 pocket percussion revolver. Graver video conferencing free various hand engraving resources to tutorials, photos, books and videos.
Shop firearms gun engraving books and collectibles abebooks. Colt factory engravers of the nineteenth century herbert g. If you are interested in colt firearms, you must buy this book. An american legendthe official history of colt firearms. An american legendthe official history of colt firearms from. Wilson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Factory engraved colts are universally recognized as among the most beautiful and desirable antique weapons in the world.
Wilson colt percussion revolvers 51 colt navies by nathan swayze. This shows most of the styles of engraving that was popular in the 1800s, and which is still used today on single actions. Nimschke firearms engraver, for model 1860 army revolvers engraved by this artisan. Larry wilson was one of americas leading authorities on antique firearms. Special order engraved 1st generation colt single action army. According to research, gustave young worked for colt from the early 1850s till about 1868. Browse and buy a vast selection of firearms gun engraving books and collectibles on. Books and magazines collectibles sporting sellers information when emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on. Both wilson and graham agree that this is the finest colt single action army engraved rimfire in existence.