Two books on Colt guns! One has histories on all 7 Serpents: Cobra, Python, Diamondback, Viper, Boa, King Cobra, Anaconda. Two has 50+ double-action revolvers
Seven Serpents: The History of Colt's Snake Guns:
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Histories on all 7 models, as well as detailed information and specifications on most variations including dates of manufacture, finishes, barrel lengths, calibers, sights, grips, and additional features/options. 350 color photos
The only reference/coffee table book ever published exclusively on Colt's Snake Guns (double action revolvers). Models with chapter page totals include: Cobra (22 pages), King Cobra (34 pages), Python (140 pages), Diamondback (56 pages), Anaconda (28 pages), Boa (10 pages), Viper (10 pages).
Over 350 high-res digital color images depict all the variations, barrel lengths, finishes, plus many engraving options, and most revolvers are shown life-size! Shipping boxes are also pictured as well as the original Colt catalogs that pertain to the Snake Gun models. Some chapters also include images of original owners/instruction manuals, factory letters, warranty cards, hanging tags, test targets. Serialization charts are also provided in the back allowing the year of manufacture to be determined on most Snake Gun variations. Limited/Special Edition production totals are also included, plus a fascinating Snake Gun Performance Spreadsheet tracking the investment performance of these red-hot Snake Guns against alternate investments and commodities through June of 2015! A thorough Index completes this new publication, assuring readers they can can find what they're looking for quickly. Seven Serpents - The History of Colt's Snake Guns will undoubtedly be the best and edgiest firearms reference book published so far this millennium!
Colt's Double Action Revolvers - The Post-War Era:
Colt's Double Action Revolvers - The Post-War Era is the third book in a series of educational volumes related to Colt double action revolvers. Preceded by Seven Serpents - The History of Colt's Snake Guns and Colt's Python - King of the Seven Serpents. This book, with more than 400 pages of information and photographs, will satisfy those looking to increase their knowledge of the subject. Included is an entire chapter covering Colt's 2017 re-entry into the double action revolver market. High resolution photographs serve to help introduce the latest variations of the Colt Cobra, King Cobra, King Cobra Target, Python, and Anaconda revolvers. Many of these are being seen in print for the first time.
- Detailed information on more than 50 Colt double-action revolvers
- Professional firearms photography
- More than 600 photographs and images
- Colt catalogs and price lists
- Seldom seen Colt flyers and brochures
- Most up-to-date serial number information ever published
