1836 colt revolver history book

The webley was a double action pistol with a two inch barrel, the original version of which held 5 rounds of. A history of the colt revolver from 1836 to 1940 by charles t. This one was more recently produced by pietta in italy and marketed by cabelas around the turn of the millennium. One of the greatest collections of colt revolvers ever. The february 25, 1836 revolver patent was reissued as u. Accessories are all nice and original except the capper. A history of the colt revolver from 1836 to 1940 by haven. Its design was patented by samuel colt on february 25, 1836, in the united states, france, and england, and it derived its name from being produced in paterson, new jersey. Corral to when samuel colt patented his first percussion revolver design in february 1836. A number of documents contemporaneous to the manufacture of colt arms, from 1832 to 1940.

History of the colt revolver first edition bauman rare books. Here is the first, or one of the first, revolvers ever its ancestor, that is. An american legendthe official history of colt firearms from 1836 to. Like the winchester edition this book is a must for collectors or those who are just a fan of colt handguns. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Texas became a proving ground and nearly the only market for colts revolutionary product. As far as i can tell it was not commissioned by the company though its very apparent the company gave the writers access to their records. Belden and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A history of the colt revolver, first editionsigned. The history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colt s patent arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1949 charles t. Facsimiles of a number of patents on the colt revolver. Samuel colt american inventor and manufacturer britannica. This book is the bible of the colt with history, lore, photographs nearly.

A history of the colt revolver and other arms made by colts patent fire arms manufacturing company from 18361940 hardcover may 15, 2011. According to the drt, there unfortunately is only one surviving gun from that period, that may have seen action at the siege. The fancy engraved pistols take a back seat to the ones in the authors winchester book. This book will appeal to gun collectors and sportsmen, as well as readers interested in american history. An american legendthe official history of colt firearms from. Gst of 5% is applicable on all sales within canada. Sensational reporting and fiction books helped to create colts legacy. Revolver book by jim rasenberger official publisher page. A history of the colt revolver 1st ed book 1836 1940 nr. A history of the colt revolver and other arms made by colts patent fire arms manufacturing company from 18361940 published twelve years earlier is similar, but different. Colt quickly began production of the first commercially available revolving pistol, the colt paterson. Vintage colts story in miniature 18361862 pewter diecast. A history of the colt revolver haven, charles t belden, frank a.

Samuel colt s original idea of manufacturing a fiveshot revolver with a folding hidden trigger was actually made into a working prototype by john pearson, a machinist friend of colt s who had been schooled in england as a clockmaker. One must look at the guns that were available in 1836 and realize that there was a wide array available and many of these may have made their way inside the walls during the siege. Most likely, the colt double action revolver of 1877 was a response to the introduction of the webley bulldog pistol in 1872, which was already being imported into the u. The colt was not the first revolver, but it was the first cartridge revolver to be officially adopted by the u. This is a new, hard cover us colt heritage official history of colt firearms 1836 present reference book. According to famous firearms of the old west by hal herring at p. A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colts patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940 book. This is an excellent quality faithful replica of the colt paterson revolver first produced in 1836 in hartford, connecticut. A history of the colt revolver, and the other arms made by. This book along with history of colt firearms by beldonhaven should answer any colt question the average person could have. Even though he lawfully held the only patent on a revolver, scores of imitators copied his work and colt found himself constantly in litigation. The book pictures and describes the complete range of weapons produced from the first experimental paterson pistols to the latest colt magnum 1954.

Lg gun book a history of the colt revolver 1836 to 1940 by haven and belden ebay. A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colts. In 1836 colt began the production of the firstrevolver after his petition for the patent. Complementing his previous work, the colt heritage. This provided a reliable and repeatable way to index each round and. Colt revolvers have always been the blue chips of gun collecting, says greg martin, president of greg martin auctions.

The history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colts patent arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1949 charles t. Samuel colt patented the revolving gun february 25, 1836. Us colt heritage official history of colt firearms 1836. As the factory designation implied, the navy revolver was suitably sized for carrying in a. Samuel colt received a british patent on his improved design for a revolver in 1835, and two u. Lg gun book a history of the colt revolver 1836 to 1940. Colt firearms 1836 1958 by serven james e abebooks. Revolver book by jim rasenberger official publisher. As a teenaged seaman, colt carved a wooden model of a revolving cylinder mechanism, and he later perfected a working version that was patented in england and france in 1835 and in the united states.

Patented in 1836, the colt pistol with its revolving cylinder was the first practical firearm that could shoot more than one bullet without reloading. Introduced by colt s with the new line revolver in 1873, the. Excellent book on all colt firearms with a good deal devoted to 1836 1900, not only the guns, but accessories. In the pages of that book he found the history of gunpowder and the. This history of the colt revolver contains numerous illustrations. A history of the colt revolver, and the other arms made by colt s patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940. A key element to colt s success was vigorous protection of his patent rights. Patented in 1836, the colt pistol with its revolving cylinder was the first practical. A history of the colt revolver from 1836 to 1940 by.

This large and heavy 711 page hardcover no dust jacket a history of the colt revolver and other arms made by colts patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940 and other arms made by colts patent fire. The first practical revolvingcylinder handgun was invented in 1831 by samuel colt of hartford, connecticut, and patented on february 25, 1836, the year of the texas revolution. A history of the colt revolver the firearms classics library. A history of colt firearms colt, samuel haven, charles t. The history of the american west and samuel colt and his firearms. Packaging and condition was what could be expected by description, but item was in excellent condition. Thick quarto, publishers dark green pebbled cloth, slipcase.

The fiveshot gun could be fired without reloading and was the first commercial firearm. A history of the colt revolver by haven charles t belden. How the colt single action army revolver won the west. This revolver was designed as a solution to numerous problems encountered with the colt walker. A history of the colt revolver from 1836 to 1940 and the other arms made by colt s patent fire arms manufacturing company by charles t. Although it was introduced after the mexicanamerican war, it became popular among. This book presents the full story of colt firearms from their origin to the present time. In 1836, connecticutborn gun manufacturer samuel colt 181462 received a u. Patent re00,124 and was titled revolving gun to samuel colt on october 24, 1848. Between these years colt presented lectures onchemistry and did practical demonstrations of laughing gas. Excellent book on all colt firearms with a good deal devoted to 18361900, not only the guns, but accessories. As the factory designation implied, the navy revolver was suitably sized for carrying in a belt holster. Made by colts patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940. The official history of colt firearms, 1836present lj 11179, this concentrates on the individual models the company produced.

In 1836, an american, samuel colt, patented a popular revolver which led to the widespread use of the revolver. According to colt, he came up with the idea for the revolver while at sea, inspired by the capstan, which had a ratchet and pawl mechanism on it, a version of which was used in his guns to rotate the cylinder by cocking the hammer. History of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colt s patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940 by haven, charles t frank a. Interspersing his narrative with some biographical information on sam colt and his company, wilson traces the development of the company line with more than 400 photos. A history of the colt revolver and other arms made by colt.

Excellent book on all colt firearms with a good deal devoted to 18361900, not only the guns. It was the first commercial repeating firearm employing a revolving cylinder with multiple chambers aligned with a single, stationary barrel. The revolver was also issued to the armys dragoon regiments. Documents the first solid frame colt revolver, and the end of the line for it, at the death of of colt in 1862 and elisha root in 1864. On february of the 25, in the year 1835, the first united states patent was granted forcolt revolver. Rare and hard to find colt gun books, out of print, excellent condition.

Samuel colt, american firearms inventor, manufacturer, and entrepreneur who popularized the revolver. On the 25th february 1836, samuel colt was granted his first united states. For many reasons, colt s gun had a profound effect on american history. Gun, colt a fine copy of the book on the colt revolver. Colt s original company was the patent arms manufacturing company, located in paterson, nj, circa 1836 late 1841. Sam colts invention of the revolver gun scripophily. A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by colts patent fire arms manufacturing company from 1836 to 1940 hardcover december 12, 1988. Wilson wrote these books with the full cooperation of colt firearms and some of. To trace the story of the colt 45, youve got to go back 45 years before the o. A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made by. A history of the colt revolver and the other arms made. Samuel colt s paterson revolver was patented in 1836. Army, and it kept its monopoly until the single action system was superseded.