The Colt Engraving Book
Volumes I & II

R.L.Wilson

This third edition from the original texts of 1974 and 1982 has been fine-tuned and dramatically expanded, and is by far the most illuminating and complete. With over 1,200 illustrations, more than 2/3 of which are in color, this book joins the author's The Book of Colt Firearms, and Fine Colts as companion volumes. Approximately 1,000 pages in two volumes, each signed by the author, serial numbered, and strictly limited to 3000 copies.

Volume I covers from the Paterson and pre-Paterson period through c.1921 (end of the Helfricht period). Volume II commences with Kornbrath, and Glahn, and covers Colt embellished arms from c.1919 through 2000.

Each volume is approximately 500 pages. Large 9" x 12 " vertical (portrait) format (like The Book Of Colt Firearms) with approximately 650 illustrations, most in color. There will be very little duplication in pictures with the 1999 book FINE COLTS The Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. The author is very excited about these two volumes and feels that they eclipse in beauty and quality anything that has previously appeared on the subject of decorated Colt arms.

Volume I is now available; Volume II is scheduled for September. Payment may be made by Visa or MasterCard, check or money order. A receipt will be sent to each buyer, and shipping date and serial number will be assigned as orders are received. A Volume I order secures the matching number for Volume II.

These two volumes are sold only as a set with matching serial numbers
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The price of THE COLT ENGRAVING BOOK set is $390 plus $20 shipping.

FINE COLTS, The Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection is a crucial companion book to THE COLT ENGRAVING BOOK. Those wishing to also purchase FINE COLTS should add $100 to the above.

[Note that The Book Of Colt Engraving and Colt Engraving, which are now out of print, are selling for around $500 each – if you can find them.]