I had read earlier reviews and wasn't expecting a lot, but the price on eBay was really reasonable. It is a good step above the coffee table book of Colts type of publication but is way, way below the sister Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. The author eems to have based his price info on Gunbroker.com sales. Variations among models doesn't track well for me. I tried to follow the 1911 XSE and enhanced models but was left scratching my head. An index might have been helpful. This is possibly a good started book or limited collector but is definetly not a heavy research tool in my humble oppinion.
I bought this book to so I would have some basic knowledge about Colt firearms. Now I have some understanding of various models, dates, finishes and values. There are more expensive and detailed books available but this one worked for me.
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Well done and researched from start to finish. Good for a Colt reference book. I would recommend its purchase.
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Good reference book on Colt prices and identify firearms.
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Excellent quality book. Hardcover and quality pictures and descriptions. Great.
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It contains information on the guns I have in my collection. Mike
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Extensive coverage of Samuel Colt and his firearms production with outstanding color photographs all in a hard cover book...an underrated value for the price.
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Good if your a collector of vintage Colt firearms!
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If you collect or just buy and sell Colt firearms then this book is a must have. It is full of info and has lots of great pictures that would be of use to any Colt firearm owner.
A good general reference books on Colts. It does not have the detail the Smith and wesson standard catalog has. Would recommend
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