Paterson Colt Pistol Variations. by Phillips, Philip & Wilson, R. L - 1979

Woolaroc Museum, 1979. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Book has very minor wear. Dust jacket has some waving on the spine. Elsewhere, minor wear. May require extra postage. ***PROMPT, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE!***

Dallas, TX: Jackson Arms, 1979. First Edition, First Printing. . Cloth. As New/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. First Edition, First Printing. Hard cover 4to in blue cloth w/golf dec and title. As New and unread/No DJ. INSCRIBED, SIGNED AND DATED BY AUTHOR Philip R. Phillips on front endpaper. 232pp inc. Index; illustrated in holograph facsimiles. reproductions, photos, some color.

Dallas, TX: Jackson Arms, 1979. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Photographs and Illustrations. VG/G, used, 232 pages. Navy colored cloth over boards with illustration and gilt text on upper and spine. Interior cleanno marks, binding tight. Shelf rubbing to dj, small chip to top edge of the upper near spine, corners rubbed, edges rubbed.

Bartlesville, CA & Dallas: Woolaroc Museum & Jackson Arms, 1979. Hardcover. SIGNED. First edition. Near Fine hardcover with very thick boards bound in dark blue cloth with stamped gilt titling and design to the front and spine with very light evidence of shelving and a discreet previous owner's name to the front paste down; lacking the dj. BOOKS SHIP THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WRAPPED IN PADDING, IN A BOX. A comprehensive history of the various Paterson Colt pistol variations with historical background on the Paterson, NJ, era of production of Samuel Colt's revolving-cylinder repeating pistols. The first section covers the pistols, models, calibers, serial numbers, and loading levers and includes sections on the Ehlers Pistols, pocket Patersons, belt Patersons, and holster Patersons. The historical section includes biographical information on Samuel Colt, his legal battles with the US government, his role as a salesman, his debts and accounts payable, and awards and newspaper coverage as… Read More

Dallas: Published by Jackson Arms for Woolaroc Museum, 1979 First edition. Presentation inscription, signed by author, Phillips. Quarto. [8], 232pp. Color frontis, numerous text illustrations and facsimiles, 44 photographic plates (19 in color). Appendices, bibliography and index. Blue cloth, gilt. Slight foxing to half title. A fine copy. Details the variations and historical background of the first successful revolving-cylinder repeating pistols. Covers the various pistols, models, calibers, serial numbers, loading levers, pocket Patersons, etc. The historical section provides a wealth of information on Samuel Colt, Government resistance, Colt the salesman, Colt vs. Dudley Selden, John Ehlers, Pliny Lawton, C. B. Zabriskie, Colt and Texas, Colt's debts, accounts payable, awards, classification of handgun types, etc..

1979. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/No Dust Jacket. Signed & Inscribed by R. L. Wilson. Published for Woolaroc Museum by Jackson Arms; Dallas, TX., 1979; 1st edition; SIGNED and inscribed by R. L. Wilson; very fine condition; no dust jacket; Philip R. Phillips; Guns

Used; Very Good. 13-B-03 Woolaroc Museum 1979 Hardcover. No dust jacket, probably as issued. SIGNED and Inscribed by Philip Phillips on front free end page. Text is otherwise clean and unmarked. Covers have light wear. Book Condition; Very Good . 1979. HARDCOVER.

Texas: Woolaroc Museum/Jackson Arms, 1979. limited edition. Hard Cover. nf/nf. A beautiful copy in similar dust jacket. This is a SIGNED presentation Edition. 309/1000 copies and signed by both authors.