The History of Colt Firearms

Standard Catalog of Colt
The Colt name is now a legend in the field of firearms. This is the story of how, through personal efforts, Sam Colt, along with his wife, Elizabeth, turned an idea into a manufacturing empire and transformed himself into a household name. Beginning with Sam's early failures, it traces the evolution of his now famous revolver. The key to Sam's success was demanding a high standard of precision manufacturing backed by vigorous and imaginative marketing. The result was one of America's first major export industries.

The Book of Colt Firearms
 Book describes all production firearms, variations, prototypes, experimentals and seldom seen engraved guns. Markings, barrel lengths, finishes and ammo are presented for easy reference. It presents thousands of facts with over 1,250 black and white and 67 color photos.

A Guide To The Proper Accoutrements For Hartford Produced Percussion Colt Revolvers
 An important, but little researched area of Colt collecting concerns the correct accessories for percussion Colt revolvers. Now in a concise, compact book (only 56 pages) which is filled with crystal clear photos, you can select the proper accessories every time. You'll learn about bullet moulds, cartridge packets, nipple wrenches, flasks, cap tins and much more. For hands free reference work, the book has a spiral binding so it will lay open flat to any page. Each major model percussion Colt (1849 Pocket, 1851 Navy, 1860 Army, etc. ) has its own chapter for quick and easy referral.