Gun Collectors Dream Auction #79 Weapons of War
Lot 1180:
Description
This hardcover book, titled “A History of The Colt Revolver and the Other Arms Made by Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company from 1836 to 1940,” is authored by Charles T. Haven and Frank A. Belden. The bright yellow dust jacket features an illustration of a “Paterson Colt Revolver” on the front and detailed schematics of firearm mechanisms on the back. The book itself has a green spine and beige boards. The copyright page indicates an original publication year of 1940, with this particular edition published by Bonanza Books. The back cover text describes the book’s content, including an “original drawing from which the first Colt patent was obtained… made for Colt in 1835.” The interior contains a dedication to Arthur L. Ulrich, Secretary of Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company, accompanied by his photographic portrait.
Condition report:
The bright yellow dust jacket is in poor condition with significant tears, creasing, and discoloration. The underlying book has a green spine and beige boards, showing some wear consistent with age. The interior pages appear generally clean and intact.
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