9780889354982 - Colt's New Service Revolver: A Particularly Strong, Heavy Weapon di Mullin, Timothy J. (6 risultati)

hardcover. Condizione: Very good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very good+. 1st Edition.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Detailed study and history of this popular double action revolver produced from 1898 to 1943 and widely employed by the military and law enforcement. Brown grained leatherette with bright gilt spine title. Color pictorial dust jacket. Contents clean and bright with numerous color and black and white photographs and illustrations.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st. 1st ed. 272p. Photos. Oversize. As New Copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. 272 pages. Hardcover with a dust jacket. Almost 400 illustrations, over 250 in color. The most complete study of the Colt New Service Revolver ever published. A well-researched, entertaining and profusely illustrated guide to every aspect of this handgun. The Colt New Service was manufactured from 1898 through 1943 in a number of commercial and military models, with both standard and Target versions offered in on the civilian models. A total of over 356,000 were produced. There were eleven standard chamberings, and experimental models were made in .22 rimfire, .22 Hornet, and .41 Special. These handguns were also available in fancy engraved versions. There are 165 distinct models/versions depicted in this volume including some that are quite rare. In addition to a brief historical introduction and individual chapters on all of the models, including the top-of-the-line Shooting Master and the radically bobbed "Fitz Specials", plus Famous Users and Aftermarket Modifications, the author presents expert commentaries and reasoned analyses throughout on the value and usefulness of the New Service in the field and as a personal defense weapon, plus frank critiques and comparisons with contemporary Smith & Wesson products. An excellent reference book. Out of print and getting Scarce. Former owner's name penned in the front. Both the Book and the Dust Jacket are in Fine condition showing very little use. The Dust Jacket is protected with a "Mylar" type cover. An opportunity to own a beautifuly copy of an important reference book at a reasonable price.

Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Cobourg, Ontario, Canada: Collector Grade Publications Incorporated, 2009. First Edition. Quarto. 272pp. Color and b&w photographs and illustrations throughout. Illustrated dust jacket. Maroon leatherette boards with spine stamped in gilt; illustrated endpapers. Dust jacket lightly rubbed along edges with a small patch of creasing to crown. Boards show light shelfwear. Binding sound and pages unmarked; Near Fine.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. 1st Edition. 272 pages. Hardcover with a dust jacket. Almost 400 illustrations, over 250 in color. The most complete study of the Colt New Service Revolver ever published. A well-researched, entertaining and profusely illustrated guide to every aspect of this handgun. The Colt New Service was manufactured from 1898 through 1943 in a number of commercial and military models, with both standard and Target versions offered in on the civilian models. A total of over 356,000 were produced. There were eleven standard chamberings, and experimental models were made in .22 rimfire, .22 Hornet, and .41 Special. These handguns were also available in fancy engraved versions. There are 165 distinct models/versions depicted in this volume including some that are quite rare. In addition to a brief historical introduction and individual chapters on all of the models, including the top-of-the-line Shooting Master and the radically bobbed "Fitz Specials", plus Famous Users and Aftermarket Modifications, the author presents expert commentaries and reasoned analyses throughout on the value and usefulness of the New Service in the field and as a personal defense weapon, plus frank critiques and comparisons with contemporary Smith & Wesson products. An excellent reference book. Language: eng Language: eng.