Front cover:
The presentation pair of Model 1861 Navy revolvers of General Anderson,
the hero of Fort Sumter, from the Colt factory. Serial numbers 12400 IE
and 12401 1E
FINE COLTS
The Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection
This lavish new work covers exquisite deluxe and rare Colt arms from Patersons and other percussion revolvers to the cartridge period and up through modern times. The Dr. Murphy Collection serves as the ideal source for reviewing the captivating story of deluxe and engraved Colt arms. Over 225 richly detailed illustrations, nearly all in color. Detailed text on Colt engraving. Hardcover, in vertical format, 9" x 12", 264 pages
Limited edition of 3,000 signed and numbered copies. $100.
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Introduction by R.L. Wilson |
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| I | Pre-Paterson and Paterson Engraving (c. 1832-1842) |
| II | Colt's Hartford Engraving (c. 1847-1852) |
| III | The Gustave Young Period (c. 1852-1869) |
| IV | Gold Inlaid Percussion Colt Revolvers (c. 1852-1868) |
| V | Colt's London Engraving (c. 1853-1857) |
| VI | Late Styles of Percussion Engraving (c. 1861-1870) |
| VII | "Tiffany" Grips (c. 1847-the Present) |
| VIII | L.D. Nimschke (c. 1850-1900) |
| IX | Freelance and Factory Craftsmen (c. 1870-1900) |
| X | Cuno A. Helfricht and His Shop (c. 1871-1921) |
| XI | R.J. Kornbrath (c. 1919-1946) |
| XII | Wilbur A. Glahn (c. 1919-1950) |
| XIII | William H. Gough (c. 1919-1940) |
| XIV | Alvin F. Herbert (c. 1954-1969) |
| XV | A.A. White (c. 1929-the Present) |
| XVI | Freelance Engravers (Post World War II) |
| XVII | The Colt Custom Gun Shop (c.1966-the Present) |
| Bibliography Index |
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