History of colt revolver book

A highly absorbing history as well as a complete record ofthe types and models of colt firearms from 18361940. The history of the colt revolver by haven and belden 1st. A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colts patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940. William mason and charles brinckerhoff richards who had developed a number of revolvers and black. As with wilkersons other colt books, this one also covers each caliber which was offered as well as barrel lengths, total production figures and serial numbers. While the book is a little long on the companys history and patent paper details, the rundown of colt models and the quality of the photos at least on my original copy are excellent. The colt revolving belt pistol or navy pistol, sometimes erroneously referred to as colt revolving belt pistol of naval caliber or of navy caliber naval is heavy gun and navy size caliber was termed later for another colt model, is a cap and ball revolver that was designed by samuel colt between 1847 and 1850.

Home haven, charles t and frank a belden a history of the colt revolver. And the other arms made by colt s patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940. Nra firearms classics history of colt revolver special. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can. Colt singleaction revolvers, by martin pegler, osprey publishing, oxford, u. His most popular gun, the peacemaker, was produced for the first time in 1873. A history of the colt revolver from 1836 to 1940 by. The book covers the period from 1814, when samuel colt wasborn to 1940.

Heres an example of the type of information you will see in a colt historical letter. July 19, 1814 january 10, 1862 was an american inventor, industrialist, and businessman who established colt s patent firearms manufacturing company now colt s manufacturing company and made the mass production of revolvers commercially viable. This massive volume, weighing in about the same as a colt walker, packs a lot of information into a very well presented, interesting book. Fine in vg dust jacket with faded dj spine, few small dj edge chips. July 19, 1814 january 10, 1862 was an american inventor, industrialist, and businessman who established colt s patent firearms manufacturing company now colt s manufacturing company and made the mass production of revolvers commercially viable colt s first two business ventures were producing firearms in paterson, new jersey and making underwater. Colt s early life, his efforts to manufacture his guns, colt revolver models, military contracts, the politics of arms contracts, european production, the civil war, and much more. Although this is still the same book in many respects. Provides extremely detailed information on each of colt s serpent guns including the variations of each model, grip styles, barrel lengths, metal. A history of the colt revolver and other arms made by colt s patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940 and other arms made by colt s patent fire by charles haven and frank belden published by crown william morrow bonanza books in 1940 and contains a foreword by stephen v. Discover delightful childrens books with amazon book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new amazon book box prime customers receive 15% off your first box. In this article, well take a look at its history and understand why it. A history of the colt revolver and other arms made by colts patent fire arms manufacturing company from 18361940.

Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. This book encompasses all the variants of the colt single action revolver manufactured between 1873 thru 1941. Colt historian colt archive properties, llc 1295 blue hills ave. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. America is a nation of inventors, and among them are a select few whose names stand in for the very creations they wrought. Samuel colt was an american inventor, industrialist, and businessman who established colts. A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colt s patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940 haven, charles t. A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made.

It is the successor corporation to colt s earlier firearmsmaking efforts, which started in 1836. Colt pistols and revolvers for firearms collectors. The model 1860 army revolver was the primary issue revolver for u. There was no mention made of the colt 1849 pocket model, the most popular of colt s revolvers and one that was carried by the 49ers. Random house value publishing staff a readable copy. For many reasons, colts gun had a profound effect on american history. This book now exceeds 600 pages and has remained the worlds leading reference on this subject. Ele fundou a colts patent firearms manufacturing company ag. Aug 12, 2020 an excellent read for ones nonrange days, revolver. This book is the bible of the colt with history, lore, photographs. For the design, colt turned to two of its best engineers. A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by.

Kopeks study of the colt single action, it gives a fine history of samuel colt, the company, and the important models throughout its history through publication of the book. During the civil war, colt sold to both sidesaltogether 300,000 revolvers and 100,000 rifles. Over its twentyfiveyear history, the autry national center has compiled the finest assemblage of more than 500 colt revolvers in the world, including the colt industries corporate collection. Colt revolvers diamondback for sale guns international. Nov 30, 2020 i n his new book, revolver, jim rasenberger uses sweeping prose to tell the story of samuel colt and his quest to bring his idea for a revolving firearm to market. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Not sure about the date of issue but i am guessing about 1996. Wilson is certainly knowlegable, and although his prose can be a bit dry, its a text book, not a novel.

Authors haven and belden this is from the nra classic fireams library. Hardcover history of colt s snake guns is the only referencecoffee table book ever published exclusively on colt s snake guns. Rasenbergers narrative is, to a surprising degree, the story of america in the first half of the 19th century. History of the colt revolver by random house value. Colt was an early adopter of assemblyline production. In this article, well take a look at its history and understand why it gained so much popularity. This comprehensive history of the colt company up to 1940 provides an outline of the antique and obsolete models of colt arms and their several variations, numerous. The colt special musket was issued to state troops, and the model 1855 revolving rifle saw service with both union infantry and cavalry, as well as with colonel hiram berdans united states sharp shooters. A sweeping, definitive biography of samuel coltthe inventor of the legendary colt revolver a. Colt first referred to this revolver as the ranger size model, and then.

A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colts patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940 hardcover december 12, 1988 by charles t haven author, frank a. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colts patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940 book. That said, i thought the revolvers got shortchanged. A history of the colt revolver and other arms made by colt s patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940 and other arms made by colt s patent fire by charles haven and frank belden published by crown william morrow bonanza books in 1940 and contains a. Martin pegler relates the history of singleaction colt, the gun that started a revolution in repeating firearms. Colt is known for the engineering, production, and marketing of firearms, most especially between the 1850s and world war i, when it.

A history of the colt revolver from 1836 to 1940 by haven. Jul 31, 2020 the past is the one place in american life where we can lower our weapons and consider our common heritage, jim rasenberger says in the opening chapter of revolver. This is the story of the colt, which was more than just any revolver. A sweeping, definitive biography of samuel colt the inventor of the legendary colt revolver a. History of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colts patent fire arms. Comprehensive survey of colt firearms up to the date of publication.

Before firing a round, cocking the hammer partially rotates the cylinder, indexing one of the cylinder chambers into alignment with the barrel, allowing the bullet to be fired through. After colt and walker collaborated on the design for a new and improved gun, general zachary taylor 17841850 ordered 1,000 colt revolvers. Unfortunately with some revolvers, since the hammer rests on the primer or nipple, accidental discharge from impact is more likely if all 6 chambers are loaded. A history of the colt revolver by haven charles t belden. History of the colt revolver by random house value publishing. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. The story of how colt raised himself from frontier huckster to great american industrialist is the subject of jim rasenbergers lively and balanced new book, revolver. May 19, 2020 colt pistols were the weapons of choice during the american civil war, from 186165, and the companys. Colt s manufacturing company, llc cmc, formerly colt s patent firearms manufacturing company is an american firearms manufacturer, founded in 1855 by samuel colt.

We are committed to finding, researching, and recommending the best products. A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colt s patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940 charles t. A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colt s patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1838 to 1940 by charles t. A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colts patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940 hardcover december 12, 1988. Provides extremely detailed information on each of colt s serpent guns including the variations of each model, grip styles, barrel lengths, metal finishes, engraving, etc. Gun, colt a fine copy of the book on the colt revolver. Colt s double action revolver model of 1878 1998 by don wilkerson relates the history and development of this first true bigbore da. Belden author 16 ratings see all formats and editions. The colt frontier or frontier sixshooter was a colt s 1873 model p type revolver manufactured in. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.

The colt paterson revolver, the walker colt, the colt s dragoon and the colt single action army pistol of the american frontier era are all good examples of this system. A photograph of eachmodel of the colt revolver and facsimiles of numerous contemporary andhistorical documents. The story behind the colt the gun of the wild west. As a result of their shared history, the colt revolver and the american west will forever be connected. This book provided a very obscure story about sam colt and his family history, problems and life difficulties.

Colt vintage hunting books and manuals for sale ebay. In 1836, connecticutborn gun manufacturer samuel colt 181462 received a u. A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colt s patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940. Books and magazines collectibles sporting sellers information when emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on seller. This beautiful hard cover book has gold gilded edges and is still sealed in original film. Basically the early colt revolver was the weapon of the civilian, for as great a salesman as samuel colt actually was he was repeatedly rebuffed by the politician and high brass of the army and. Although this is still the same book in many respects, much new fresh material has been incorporated. Samuel colt did not invent the revolver, but after some 200 years of development his paterson revolver of 1836 started a revolution in repeating firearms. The book is a must for both book collectors and colt firearms collectors. The connecticut state library is also a good source for historical information pertaining to colt firearms and history.

History of the colt revolver by outlet book company staff. Samuel colt s new and efficient repeating arm, molded american history, but strangely it was not the army or the navy which wrought spectacular change. Revolver book by jim rasenberger official publisher. History of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colt s patent fire arms manufacturing company from 18361940 by haven, charles t. Sam colt and the sixshooter that changed america would be a good addition to the library of any firearms or history fan. History of the colt revolver first edition bauman rare books. A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colt s patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940 charles t haven, frank a. Pate colt model 1860 army revolver history military history us history civil war cap and ball cavalry colt new model army nma us army the colt model 1860 army revolver phil. Please be advised that the information provided here is approximate, and should not be relied upon for legal, compliance, valuation, or other purposes which require definitive documentation.