There are also some colt books by doc omera classic colt peacemakers and denis adler with lots of engraved colts. This revolver features the late percussion vine scroll engraving used by colt from about 18611870. Colt photo the colt custom shop has always been copied, but never equaled. The label on the box from the colt custom gun shop states it is a type b engraving. More information about this seller contact this seller 12.
Master engravers throughout the years combining vine scroll engraving styles used on the colt national match pistols produced from 1933 to 1941, john adams, jr. Thank you to larry wilsons colt engraving book, vol ii for information on wilbur a glahn. I believe in function over form, but i have to agree that engraving on a colt lower, instead of roll marking just seems wrong. Engraving on the frame itself is outlined with a fine gold wire border and the rampant colt on left side is within a gold circle. Documented cuno helfricht factory engraved silverplated colt single action army revolver pictured in the book of colt engraving with factory carved pearl grips and factory letter manufactured in 1900. Has a name in fine script engraved on bottom of grip possibly g. Engravings continued to be common in newspapers and many books into the. In the world of internet forums and instant photos, dont forget about the old school ways of doing things. Anib colt python factory engraved legacy collectibles. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Colt engraving 1911addicts the premiere 1911 forum for. The colt engraving book volume 1 signed and written by r.
Colts patent fire arms manufacturing company records, circa. Wilson this is the third edition from the original texts of 1974 and 1982. Extra grade engraving with coverage on cylinder, rammer, and barrel. Finetuned and expanded with over 600 illustrations in which more than 23 are in color, this book joins the authors book of colt firearms, and fine colts as companion volumes. A book for serious engravers or colt collectors, not for the layman for it is not a pretty coffee table book, it is a book for guests to ooooh and ahhhhh over, it is a tool, to be studied and scrutinized by the engraver. It will be carbonia blue if i can beg and plead with rgs. Using the original colt sears gun engraving pattern as a guide, this colt single action army has been custom engraved with extensive coverage engraving, gold wire inlays on the barrel and cylinder and a custom coat of arms inlaid in gold on top of the back strap. This engraving was probably executed by gustave young or georg sterzing. Guns international advertising policy this sites purpose is to bring gun buyers and gun brokers or sellers together by advertising guns or gun related items and services for sale online. Colt 1851 navy early third model z451 united states.
None of the prices for items offered for sale include shipping price. This book covers every colt model made since 1836, and almost all of them are high end engraved and inlaid show guns. July 19, 1814 january 10, 1862 was an american inventor, industrialist and businessman who established colts patent firearms manufacturing company now colts manufacturing company and made the mass production of revolvers commercially viable. The information it contains is ideal for beginning engravers wanting unwrap the ageold secrets of engraving.
This government model 1911a1 pistol is blued with colt grade c factory engraving and fitted with goldinlaid ivory stocks. Britt on the strap, steer head ivory, shipment of 1 to h. Finetuned and expanded with over 600 illustrations in which more than 23 are in color, this book joins the authors book of colt firearms, and fine colts as. While other manufacturers may offer custom services, colts custom shop creates true masterpieces. One of only about a dozen prewar gold inlaid single actions, 1 of 12 featured in significant colt single action calendar, 2008.
The cookie settings on this website are set to allow all cookies to give you the very best experience. Gerry has an extensive background in hand engraving colt revolvers and semiautomatics. Just talk to any collector and they will proudly show you the most prized piece in their collection, and most often this will be a classic customized colt firearm. Wilsons first book,samuel colt presents, was published in 1961 when he. Colt automatic pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial colt pistols. The colt engraving book by r l wilson 1974 is a huge and comprehensive 2. After the company failed in 1842, an associate continued to sell patersonsmostly in pocket and belt models. The gun is stone mint, and doesnt even have a roll mark on the cylinder. Enjoy a guided tour of colt factory engraving across various colt models and from several renowned 20th century revolvers. I only have the second editon colt engraving book and it has a lot of great photos. Postage for oversized and international shipping will be. Beginning with sam colts personal engraved early revolvers, this new book.
Students practiced new skills and customized their firearms. Colt look what the fine folks at talo distributors inc. It looks like i made a great choice with david clevinger for engraving and the flat top serrations, see. Engraving is the practice of incising a design on to a hard, usually flat surface by cutting. This set joins the authors other works the book of colt firearms andfine colts in the pantheon of comprehensive and unequalled reference material on. Over 1,350 photographs, drawings and engravers proofs. The slide stop and thumb safety are brush polished to match. Historic cased, gustave youngengraved and ivorygripped colt third model dragoon revolver, inscribed available. Please click accept cookies to continue to use the site. Documented cuno helfricht factory engraved silverplated.
The colt single action army, also known as the single action army, saa, model p, peacemaker and m1873, is a singleaction revolver with a revolving cylinder holding six metallic cartridges. Models engraved recently include the colt python, colt king cobra, colt anaconda, colt 1991 government, colt 1911 officers, colt 1911commander,colt detective special, colt trooper, and of course the colt single action army saa. It no longer matches the rest of the text on the lower. Complete guide to cnc engraving laser, metal, wood, machines cnc engraving is one of the most interesting and artistic things you can do with a cnc. But, right now they are real backed up on carbonia and are not accepting orders, so it will probably be high polish colt royal blue. Discover the evolution of this remarkable art as it is passed from one. This 1849 pocket revolver was factory cased and engraved by the famous. Jan gwinnell and steve kamyk work in the colt factory.
This revolver is pictured and identified in the book of colt engraving by r. With over 1,200 illustrations, more than 23 of which are in color, this book joins the authors the book of colt firearms, and fine colts as companion volumes. These will fit all pistols with government and commander sized frames. Burnishing tools can also be used for certain stone setting techniques. The new serial number font also looks terrible and out of place. Like the winchester edition this book is a must for collectors or those who are just a fan of colt handguns. The author includes tips that will benefit even the most experienced engraver. Illustrated with detailed photos, this is the first truly useful guide to identifying colt engraving. I only have one engraved colt and that is a d full coverage 22 diamondback. At the time i bought that one, i could have bought a nickel one for the same price. Here we present an antique colt 1849 pocket revolver, made in 1856.
These grips are rubber overmolded wraparound with front activation, based on crimson trace model lg401, with the colt logo embossed on both sides. Complete guide to cnc engraving laser, metal, wood, machines. Approximately 1,000 pages in two volumes, each signed by the author, and strictly limited to 3000 copies. An american legendthe official history of colt firearms. Samuel colts bank account book and two volumes of cash and rent books, 18631890, are also included in this series. He was the author of illustrated and detailed books regarding the histories of. Archived thread colt, please stop engraving your lowers. Glahn in 1925 as a gift from connecticut governor john h. In this guide, youre going to learn everything you need to know to tackle your own cnc engraving work. The grips are unique fancy checkered ivorylite material to emulate the grips used in period pistol but updated with the serpentine colt logo. Colts maunfacturing company has teamed up with crimson trace for the first ever laser grips with the colt logo.
One of the greatest collections of colt revolvers ever. Engraving is the art of carving a design into a hard surface. Colt factory engravers of the nineteenth century, understanding their careers and identifying their work by herbert g. This pistol is featured in the most recent edition of the book of colt engraving, by r. Historic cased, gustave youngengraved and ivorygripped colt. Exceptional documented factory presentation cased and engraved colt model 18 pocket revolver in the colt engraving book volume one by r. Dust jacket shows wear and slight te for sale by aardvark firearms on gunsamerica. You can get copies on ebay and some book sellers, used.